Located in Central Massachusetts, Worcester is known as the “heart of the Commonwealth.” It has a rich history of industry and innovation and became a notable industrial city after the Civil War. After World War II, Worcester began to fall into decline as the city lost its manufacturing base to cheaper alternatives across the country and overseas. Worcester’s economy started to recover as the city expanded into biotechnology and healthcare fields and it has gotten national recognition as an entrepreneurial-friendly hub. Fun fact: Worcester resident Harvey Ball designed the world-famous Smiley Face in 1963.
Greater Worcester
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.
Greater Worcester Entrepreneurs
Fighting the Food Crisis In Worcester
Upcoming Events
Greater Worcester Summer 2022 Accelerator
Online classes start on July 12, 2022. Must apply by May 12 @ 5pm EDT!
Check back soon for upcoming events!
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
Greater Worcester Mentor Spotlight
Helder Machado – EforAll Greater Worcester
What made you want to become a mentor?
“I have had so many great mentors over the course of my career, and I wanted to pay it forward and help others as others have helped me in my business.”
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Leadership Advisory Board
- Christina M. Andreoli – Berkshire Bank
- Eric Busenburg – Euro-American Worldwide Logistics
- Mary Casey – Harbor Law Group
- Jeanne Esler – Esler Family Foundation
- John Esler – Esler Family Foundation (Finance Chair)
- Dina Gaudette – Gaudette Insurance Agency
- John Haffty – Navin, Haffty & Associates
- Robyn Kennedy – YWCA of Central Massachusetts
- Sheila King Goodwin – Fidelity Bank (Nominating Chair)
- Manasseh Konadu – ākra LLC
- Emmanuel Larbi – ākra LLC
- Ladd Lavallee – Laddawn Inc.
- Stacy Luster – Worcester State University
- Helder Machado – Machado Consulting
- Bart McCracken – Immedia Event Productions
- Bob Sommers – City Wide of Boston
- Kelsey Stuart – Hanover Insurance
- Monica Thomas Bonnick – Webster 5 Bank
- Elaine Vescio – Worcester State University (Board Chair & Programming Chair)