In 2018, SPARK Holyoke joined forces with EforAll to create an even stronger entrepreneur ecosystem for entrepreneurs in the local area. Just one year later, the EforAll Holyoke team can be found at their beautiful new co-working space in the heart of downtown Holyoke.
Holyoke
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.
Holyoke Entrepreneurs
This Business is All About Superheroes
Upcoming Events
Holyoke Spring 2023 All Ideas Pitch Contest
Event to be held on May 04, 2023. Must apply by April 21 @ 5 pm EST!
Holyoke Summer 2023 Accelerator
Classes start on July 11, 2023. Must apply by May 11 @ 5 pm ET!
Spring Pitch Contest Workshop
News and Local Stories
EforAll Launches its Business Accelerator Program in Maine to Expand Access to Entrepreneurship
Press Release – March 7, 2023
Holyoke’s Crave Restaurant is Dream Turned Reality
MassLive – February 21, 2023
Community Spotlight: Entrepreneurship For All (Radio Interview)
KUAF (NPR Affiliate) – Jan 27, 2023
Rodrigo Salas is Determined to Increase NWA Entrepreneurial Opportunities
Talk Business & Politics – January 19, 2023
How Cisco supports entrepreneurship today and every day
Cisco CSR Blog – November 15, 2022
Holyoke Mentor Spotlight
Miguel Rivera – EforAll Holyoke
What is Your Favorite Thing About Being an EforAll Mentor?
“My favorite part is to have the chance to give back to my community.
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Leadership Advisory Board
- Matthew Bannister – PeoplesBank
- Mychal Connolly – The Launch and Stand Out Agency
- Helen Gomez Andrews – The High End
- Jeffrey Hayden – Holyoke Community College
- Marcos Marrero – MassDevelopment
- Diane Martel – EforAll Mentor
- Nora McMahon – Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Sarah Meier-Zimbler – Holyoke Housing Authority
- Hope Ross Gibaldi -Learn in Motion