Roxbury

Roxbury is the geographic heart of Boston and is at the intersection of Boston’s culture, history and identity. In the 1940s and 50s African Americans began to migrate from the south, making Roxbury a center of Black culture. Today Roxbury is home to a diverse community which includes African American, Hispanic, and Asian families. With EforAll, all local area residents with a dream to start their own business will receive the tools, support and network they need to be successful.

Our Programs

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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Roxbury Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneur Delivers Mobile B2B Solution

Sammy Ops is a mobile app-based end-to-end fleet management platform that delivers better visibility, accountability, and optimization for mixed fleets.…

This Local Walking Business Really Has Legs!

Live like a Local Tours is a series of walking tours to give people the chance to experience the food,…

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Upcoming Events

Pitch Night in Roxbury Winter 2021(Partnership with Roxbury Innovation Center)

Online event to be held September 28, 2021. Must apply by August 24 @ 5pm EDT!

Roxbury Winter 2022 Accelerator

Online classes start on November 30, 2021. Must apply by October 14 @ 5pm EDT!

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Local Stories and News

Startup Boston Recognizes Winners of Startup Boston’s Community Awards

Press Release – September 15, 2021

To launch the next generation of entrepreneurs, innovators in finance need to step up

Kauffmann Foundation article – June 30, 2021

EforAll Interview with WGBH’s “In It Together”

Audio Interview – May 31, 2021

White Men Are Now The Minority Of Business Owners In The United States

Forbes – May 23, 2021

A venture capitalist shines a light on ‘new builders’ outside the realm of big money

Star Tribune – April 28, 2021

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Roxbury Mentor Spotlight

Omama Marzuq – EforAll Roxbury

What is your favorite part of being an EforAll Mentor?

“Watching my entrepreneur blossom and become this remarkable business woman!”

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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 optionss so you can apply for the one that best fits your interests and availability.

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If you want to help support our entrepreneurs in the Roxbury area, please consider making an online donation today. Your contribution is greatly appreciated.

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