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
This Mom Entrepreneur Isn’t Afraid to Get Her Hands Dirty
Upcoming Events
Berkshire County Fall 2022 Accelerator
Classes start on September 28, 2022. Must apply by August 25 @ 5pm EST!
Berkshire County Small Business Resource Expo
Learn about available resources in the Berkshires that support business startups and growth. August 9th @ The Stationery Factory.
Local Stories and News
EforAll Makes Entrepreneurship a Reality (TV Interview)
Good Day KNWA – July 21, 2022
Students Are All Business As They Make Their Pitch
Itemlive.com – June 9, 2022
Supporting the Engine of Small Businesses
Boston Business Journal – June 3, 2022
EforAll Appoints Chief Operating Officer and Regional Director
Mass NonProfit News – May 25, 2022
Desh Deshpande is expanding entrepreneurship to narrow the wealth gap
The Boston Globe – May 16, 2022
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
- 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