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.
Roxbury
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.
Roxbury Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneur Focused On a World Where Everyone Has a Home
Upcoming Events
Roxbury Summer 2022 All Ideas Pitch Contest
Event to be held on September 1, 2022. Must apply by August 11th @ 12 pm ET!
Roxbury Winter 2023 Accelerator
Classes start on January 10, 2023. Must apply by October 27 @ 5pm EST!
Check back soon for more events!
Local Stories and News
EforAll Makes Entrepreneurship a Reality (TV Interview)
Good Day KNWA – July 21, 2022
Students Are All Business As They Make Their Pitch
Itemlive.com – June 9, 2022
Supporting the Engine of Small Businesses
Boston Business Journal – June 3, 2022
EforAll Appoints Chief Operating Officer and Regional Director
Mass NonProfit News – May 25, 2022
Desh Deshpande is expanding entrepreneurship to narrow the wealth gap
The Boston Globe – May 16, 2022
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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Leadership Advisory Board
- Guivens Andre – Founder & CEO, Aime
- Eric Ashman – Bothered Mind Advisors
- Bob Brennan – Fairwinds, formerly of Iron Mountain and Veracode
- Monique Clarke – Senior User Experience Designer, Fidelity Center
- Greg Nicastro – Troilnnovations
- Vivian Vitale – Vivian Vitale Consulting
- Marianne Collins – CollinsEdge Consulting
- Andrea Forsht – Quickbase