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Cambridge Local Thirst – Thursday, 2/16 @ West Side Lounge

Join us for “Local Thirst!”

Got the February doldrums? Too much to do, not enough time, sick of it getting dark at 5:00, why not go out and have a drink? I’m sure that’s a good solution.

Join me and your other local business people for the February Local Thirst at the West Side Lounge on Thursday, February 16 from 5:30 to 7:30. We can discuss the state of the economy, business plans, marketing strategies, employee relations, or what you had for lunch, (we’re pretty open on the topics). If all else fails, I’ll regale you with stories of what the West Side Lounge used to be, the Acropolis Restaurant and its neighbor, the much beloved Nick Beef and Beer House (also known as Nick’s eef and ear House or Nick’s Beef and Beer Hose).

Your February host,
Gavin Kleespies
Cambridge Historical Society

Harassment Prevention in the Workplace – Business Improvement Seminar

Harassment Prevention in the Workplace – 3/1/12

Presented by Amy Carlin, of Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP

CLF is excited to bring back Amy Carlin, of Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP. as a presenter for the next business improvement seminar sponsored by Cambridge Trust Company.

When: Thursday, March 1, 2012 from 9 am to 11.

Where: CCTV’s new studio space in their community board room in Central Square on 438 Massachusetts Avenue.

Cost: $25 and includes breakfast from Veggie Galaxy!

Why:Harassment in the workplace poses serious risk to your business. Both corporate and personal liability can result from unlawful harassment. Learn how to prevent sexual harassment and other illegal harassment in the workplace, and what all of your managers and employees should know about keeping your business free of unlawful harassment.

Attendees will learn:

  • How to implement a harassment prevention policy
  • What conduct and behaviors can be construed as workplace harassment
  • What the legal consequences are of harassment in the workplace
  • How to develop internal procedures for reporting and investigating conduct that is or is perceived as harassment

Purchase Tickets

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased securely through Google Checkout. If you’d like to purchase more than 4 tickets, email cambridgelf@gmail.com.

Think Local, Thank Local Celebration party on January 24th!

We are throwing quite a party in January! Combining a Think Local, Thank Local celebration party with our monthly “Local Thirst” gatherings, this event is open to all CLF friends, supporters, and businesses.

In addition to our usual festive local discussions, we will be presenting the Cambridge Housing Assistance Fund with all the donations from the 2011 Think Local, Thank Local campaign.

This will take place at Christopher’s Restaurant on 1920 Massachusetts Avenue in Porter Square from 5-7 pm on January 24th.

Think Local Thank Local 2011

Think Local Thank Local Cambridge Local First is launching its fifth annual “Think Local Thank Local” campaign for charity. This year, over 31 locally owned and independent Cambridge businesses will donate a portion of their proceeds to the Cambridge Housing Assistance Fund (CHAF).

Participating businesses in the “Think Local Thank Local” campaign pledge a percentage of their revenues during the first week of peak holiday shopping after Thanksgiving. They promote “Think Local Thank Local” in their stores, on storefront signs, and in other media. The campaign aims to mutually energize both the local charity and the affiliated local businesses. Past campaigns have benefited local charities On the Rise and Food For Free.

To support CHAF, please shop where you see a “Think Local Thank Local” sign. The campaign will begin the day after Thanksgiving and runs until Friday, December 2 this year.

2011 Think Local, Thank Local Participants:

Central Square: 1369 Coffeehouse, Harvest Co-op Market, New Leaf Legal, Veggie Galaxy, Toscaninis, Picante Mexican Grille, University Stationery
East Cambridge: Mayflower Poultry Company
North Cambridge: Home Care Contractors
Harvard Square: Irving House at Harvard, Clothware, Harvard Book Store, Patricia Mazza Real Estate, Silver Clay Fabulous Gifts, Veggie Planet
Huron Village: Easy Chairs Antiques, The Fishmonger, Full Moon Restaurant, Half Crown-William Henry Furniture, Marimekko
Inman Square: 1369 Coffeehouse, Boutique Fabulous, Stellabella Toys
Kendall Square: Cambridge Brewing Company, Xylem
Mid-Cambridge: Harding House, A Bed and Breakfast
Observatory Hill: Didriks, Reside Inc.
Porter Square: Cambridge Common, Cambridge Naturals, Christopher’s Restaurant, Henry Bear’s Park, Home Care Contractors, Joie de Vivre, Porter Square Books, Salon Luna, Stellabella Toys, TAGS Hardware, West Side Lounge

Fresh Pond: Longleaf Lumber

For more information on Cambridge Housing Assistance Fund view their Membership Listing where you will find a link to their website and more.

Next Local Thirst Event Coming in January

Our next Local Thirst will combine our networking night with the Think Local Thank Local party. Save the date in January and details will follow soon.