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 Pioneer Valley team can be found at their beautiful new co-working space in the heart of downtown Holyoke.
Pioneer Valley
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.
Pioneer Valley Entrepreneurs
Giving Beautiful Fabrics a Second Chance
Upcoming Events
Pioneer Valley Summer 2024 Accelerator
Classes start on July 9th, 2024. Must apply by May 9th @ 5 pm ET!
News and Local Stories
On the Cape, a new generation of business owners steps up
The Boston Globe – October 8, 2023
Inno on the Road: New startups entering Maine ecosystem already have an impact
BostInno – September 25, 2023
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
Pioneer Valley Mentor Spotlight
Tatiana Cole – EforAll Holyoke
What advice would you have for entrepreneurs?
To succeed as an entrepreneur, it’s crucial to find a support group of like-minded individuals who understand the unique challenges you face
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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
- Nora McMahon – Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Sarah Meier-Zimbler – Holyoke Housing Authority
- Hope Ross Gibaldi -Learn in Motion/ Valley Venture Mentors