Founded in 1761, Berkshire County includes over 30 cities and towns — from North Adams to Otis — and everything in between. EforAll launched to great fanfare across all of Berkshire County in Fall 2019 and is excited to support local entrepreneurs!
Berkshire County
Business Accelerator
The Accelerator is a free, one-year program offered twice a year in EforAll communities. It provides immersive business training, mentorship and access to an extended professional network. Anyone with a dream to start or grow a business is encouraged to apply.
Pitch Contests
Fast-paced, fun community events that enable early-stage entrepreneurs to gain valuable exposure and feedback on a business idea at no cost. Great opportunity to network and validate business idea with potential to win a cash prize from EforAll.
Berkshire County Entrepreneurs
Driving Social Change Through Great Outdoors
Upcoming Events
Berkshire County Summer 2023 All Ideas Pitch Contest
Event to be held on July 19, 2023. Must apply by July 05 @ 5 pm EST!
Berkshire County Fall 2023 Accelerator
Classes start on September 19, 2023. Must apply by August 09 @ 5 pm ET!
Summer Pitch Contest Workshop
News and Local Stories
The Blue Economy Comes to Bradford Street
The Provincetown Independent – May 10, 2023
New business accelerator aims to empower underserved entrepreneurs in Maine
Mainebiz – March 27, 2023
EforAll Launches its Business Accelerator Program in Maine to Expand Access to Entrepreneurship
Press Release – March 7, 2023
Holyoke’s Crave Restaurant is Dream Turned Reality
MassLive – February 21, 2023
Community Spotlight: Entrepreneurship For All (Radio Interview)
KUAF (NPR Affiliate) – Jan 27, 2023
Berkshire County Mentor Spotlight
Oskar Hallig – EforAll Berkshire County
What is your favorite part of being an EforAll mentor?
I love the interaction and meeting people, both mentees and other mentors. Being around creative people and trying to move themselves and the community forward is a great experience.
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Leadership Advisory Board
- Peter Taylor (Chair) – Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
- Jay Anderson – PERC & Pittsfield Cooperative Bank
- Jodi Rathbun-Briggs – Greylock Federal Credit Union
- Jonathan Butler – 1Berkshire
- Ben Farkas – H&F
- Pamela Green – BTCF, PEDA
- John Lewis – R3SET Enterprises
- Mindy Miraglia – Berkshire Camino
- Tom Bernard – United Way
- Justine Dodds – City of Pittsfield