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
Helping Nonprofits Fulfill their Mission is her Business
Upcoming Events
Greater Worcester Fall 2023 All Ideas Pitch Contest
Event to be held on October 04, 2023. Must apply by September 14 @ 9 PM EST
Greater Worcester Winter 2024 Accelerator
Classes start on January 9th, 2024. Must apply by October 26th @ 5 pm ET!
News and Local Stories
EforAll picks Clark graduate as new Greater Worcester executive director
Worcester Business Journal – September 12, 2023
Lowell-based nonprofit business accelerator expands to Arizona, California and Texas
BOSTINNO – August 29, 2023
EforAll appoints new COO and its first Chief Development Officer
MassNonprofit News – July 27, 2023
EforAll appoints chief operating officer, first chief development officer
Berkshire Eagle – July 22, 2023
EforAll appoints new COO and its first Chief Development Officer
Mass NonProfit News – July 11, 2023
Greater Worcester Mentor Spotlight
Suzanne Graham-Anderson – EforAll Greater Worcester
What is your favorite part of being an EforAll mentor?
Seeing the growth of the mentees. Week after week, they are learning, absorbing, asking questions, turning their ideas into reality, and becoming thriving business owners.
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Local Partners
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 (Board & Finance Chair)
- Dina Gaudette – Gaudette Insurance Agency
- John Haffty – Navin, Haffty & Associates
- Manasseh Konadu – ākra LLC
- Emmanuel Larbi – ākra LLC
- Ladd Lavallee – Laddawn Inc.
- Helder Machado – Machado Consulting
- Bart McCracken – Immedia Event Productions
- Kelsey Stuart – Hanover Insurance
- Monica Thomas Bonnick – Webster 5 Bank