My wife and I have owned and run Cambridge Naturals since 1974. Yes, that is 46 years of independently owned retail operation! We were originally on Massachusetts Ave just north of Harvard Square and for the past 14 years in Porter Square. We have long been a solid business, growing (if modestly) every year and […]
As a long-time board member of Cambridge Local First, I have held variouspositions in the organization and recognized the value it offers to locally owned,independent business owners. For fifteen years CLF has operated with an active board and hundreds ofmembers, both business owners and residents. The work of keeping our membersinformed about best practices in
Cambridge, MA – Cambridge Local First (CLF) stands in solidarity with Black communities. Our work does not end with words of support or acknowledgement that Black Lives Matter. To start, we invite you to join us as we increase advocacy with and for Black-owned businesses and enhance diversity among our member businesses and Board. In
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My name is Ashley Ann Thomas, and I am a junior studying mathematical economics at MIT. During the Spring of 2020, I worked as a marketing intern at CLF. My tasks included highlighting local businesses on social media and reaching out for membership renewals. Participating in this internship has not only strengthened my skill set
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April 7, 2020 East Cambridge Savings Bank today announced donations to nine nonprofit organizations that are serving children, families, and senior citizens who are experiencing hardships as a result of the ongoing COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic. These organizations are meeting critical needs such as providing meals for students who are out of school, food for families who
Cambridge Local First is a non-profit network of 400+ local and independent businesses here in Cambridge. Our mission is to support, promote, and celebrate a “local economy community” by educating the public and government about the significant environmental, economic, and cultural benefits of a strong local economy. the past five weeks, we at Cambridge Local
I grew up in Cambridge and when I came back to Cambridge as an adult, mom and chef, I started my personnel chef business in Cambridge. Cambridge Local First was an important part of my understanding of how to transition from home cook to small business owner. At the feet of the members I gleaned important
Increase cash flow today. Bring in customers tomorrow. COVID-19 is hurting all of our businesses, and we are actively looking for more ways to help businesses. One local company, Nift, has been hard at work building a store to sell e-gift cards on behalf of merchants like you. You do NOT currently have to be
Now more than ever, local businesses are feeling the effects of losing visibility and market share in America’s ecosystem – rising rents, decreased sales volume, and increased competition from online providers. But, there is a pent up cultural demand and economic imperative to support these businesses and our communities. Join us for a panel of
Progress Made, But More Work to be Done To Keep American Business Alive (Cincinnati, OH) – March 25, 2020 – In response to the COVID-19 economic response deal announced today by the Senate and the Administration, the Save Our Economy Now! coalition released the following statement by Nicola Williams, Owner, The Williams Agency, Board Member
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