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
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Upcoming Events
Berkshire County Fall 2022 Accelerator
Classes start on September 28, 2022. Must apply by August 25 @ 5pm EST!
Berkshire County Summer 2022 All Ideas Pitch Contest
Online event to be held July 27th, 2022. Must apply by July 15th @ 12 pm EST!
Check back soon for more events!
Local Stories and News
Desh Deshpande is expanding entrepreneurship to narrow the wealth gap
The Boston Globe – May 16, 2022
For Mentors Of Entrepreneurs, There Are Many Kinds Of Rewards
BusinessWest.com – May 12, 2022
Lori Trahan announces $1 million for EforAll small business programs
The Lowell Sun – May 4, 2022
40 under 40: Tessa Murphy-Romboletti
BusinessWest.com – May 3, 2022
M&T Bank commits $300K towards the Buffalo chapter of EforAll
Buffalo Rising – April 18, 2022
Berkshire County Mentor Spotlight
Abbie Von Schlegell – EforAll Berkshire County
What made you want to become a mentor?
“I wanted to share advice and experiences that I had and resources I knew of because people were really great to me when I started my business, and I wanted to do the same for others.”
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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
- AJ Enchill – Office of Senator Adam Hinds
- Ben Farkas – H&F
- Pamela Green – Smith-Green
- John Lewis – R3SET Studios
- Deanna Ruffer – City of Pittsfield
- Mindy Miraglia – Berkshire Camino