As retirees and second home owners buy up housing stock, the local Cape Cod workforce struggles to bridge the housing-wage gap, often living in seasonal rentals and struggling to find affordable housing during peak summer months. Cape residents aged 25-44 have declined significantly as many cannot afford to live on Cape with income created from available jobs. EforAll opened its doors in 2018 to help bridge this housing-wage gap and has already supported entrepreneurs in 15 Cape communities.
Cape Cod
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.
Cape Cod Entrepreneurs
Cape Entrepreneur is Truly Delivering On its Promise
Upcoming Events
Cape Cod Fall 2022 Accelerator
Classes start on September 28, 2022. Must apply by August 10 @ 5pm EST!
Cape Cod Made – Summer 2022 Pitch Contest
Event to be held June 1st, 2022. Must apply by May 24th @ noon EST!
Pitch Contest Workshops
May 02, 14, 17 and 27, on Zoom.
Local Stories and News
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
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
Cape Cod Mentor Spotlight
Sarah Mason – EforAll Cape Cod
What is your favorite part of being an EforAll Mentor?
“I love the community EforAll builds around its programs. It’s a great network, the events are fun, I always meet interesting people and learn about all kinds of different businesses. Not only are you connected to the entrepreneurs, it builds a strong network of other mentors and professionals in different industries.”
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Leadership Advisory Board
- Patrick Cassidy (Chair) – Cape Cod on the Fly
- Diane Coletti – DHR International
- Carmen DiSanto – Falmouth Academy
- Jennifer Dooling – BankFive
- Rebecca Minard – SmartPak Equine
- Susan Penta – MIDIOR Consulting Inc.
- Dan Richards – STRADS Consulting
- Jennifer Rose – J. Rose Back Office Resources
- Kailey Steadman – The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank