Lynn

Lynn for decades was known as “Shoe City,” as the shoe-making industry drove Lynn’s growth into the early nineteenth century. Since the last shoe factory closed in the 1980s, Lynn has been working hard on economic and cultural revitalization. In April 2018, The Boston Globe named Lynn one of the “Top spots to live in Greater Boston in 2018” and EforAll proudly offers both English and Spanish Business Accelerator programs in this diverse community.

Our Programs

Programas también disponibles en español en su comunidad.

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.

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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.

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Lynn Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneur Spotlight: Fare & Just Kitchen

Cape Cod Today – December 12, 2019

WALK THIS WAY FOR A SUCCESSFUL NEW BUSINESS

Fior Espinal is the founder of Wiggle Walks, a dog walking and pet sitting company serving the Massachusetts North Shore…

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Upcoming Events

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Local Stories and News

EforAll Receives Grants from Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation to Expand Access to Entrepreneurship among Under-Represented Communities at Eight Program Sites

Press Release – November 20, 2019

Deferred Dreams: How Student Loan Debt Disproportionately Affects Entrepreneurs of Color

MTV News – August 8, 2019

Entrepreneurs Accelerate through Lynn Business Program

Lynn Daily Item – March 22, 2019

EforAll Lynn Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Lynn Journal – November 26, 2018

Lynn Means Business: EforAll is the Fabric of the Community

Lynn Daily Item – March 25, 2018

Lynn Mentor Spotlight

Caroline Laramie

What is Your Favorite Thing About Being an EforAll Mentor?

“My favorite part of being an EforAll Mentor is seeing someone’s passion turn into a reality. I love seeing the spark that the process gives the entrepreneur. What I will say I was most surprised about though was the spark that it gave me to re-up my own confidence and abilities. After all, we are all just people trying to make this crazy life work!”

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Local Volunteer Opportunities

Our community engages over 200 volunteers each year to help support entrepreneurs who participate in our Business Accelerators and Pitch Contests. There are several volunteer options so you can apply for the one that best fits your interests and availability.

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