Cambridge residents, students, and visitors now have a new destination website courtesy of Cambridge Local First. Website visitors are invited to “choose their own adventure,” as they discover the hundreds of locally-owned independent businesses in Cambridge. The site features live updates from the CLF Instagram account and an integrated membership management system, among other exciting . . . read more

By Marc LevyThursday, June 20, 2019Last revised on: Saturday, June 22, 2019 Thursday, June 20, 2019Last revised on: Saturday, June 22, 2019 Fresh Pond Market, a small Huron Village grocery store open since 1922, is for sale. But the Najarian brothers who own it aren’t selling to just anyone. Fresh Pond Market, a small Huron Village grocery store . . . read more

The City of Cambridge has launched a Small Business Recycling Pilot program for businesses with up to 50 employees. Pilot businesses will receive free collection of up to three 65-gallon carts of recyclables twice per week, starting this Fall/Winter. Special consideration will be given to businesses that are: 51% women or minority-owned 51% Cambridge resident-owned Not . . . read more

Throughout April, we at Cambridge Local First focus on the small, the large and the unexpected strategies our business members are using to make their corner of the world a little more eco-friendly. Fortunately for all of us that support local business, the very fact that a business is independent means that it is much . . . read more

Join us April 6, 2017 in Harvard Square for a breakfast seminar with employment law attorney, Amy Carlin, of Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP. Small business owners and managers must be knowledgeable about state and federal employment laws that impact their businesses.The goal of this seminar will be to provide a practical overview of those . . . read more

While the drama continues at the national level, we are focusing on some significant accomplishments here in Cambridge and keeping an eye on upcoming legislation in the state.  Here is your Cambridge Local First Government Affairs update for February, including: Central Square Re-zoned Trash Pick-up, Lab Spaces and More Business/Business District Grants Available Cheaper Filing . . . read more

As we start 2017, the Government Affairs Committee is keeping abreast of proposals before the City of Cambridge which may impact locally-owned independent businesses.  Here are a few highlights and items of note from happenings in the City: Central Square Restoration Petition This zoning petition, also referred to as the Sater Petition, seeks to implement changes . . . read more