As wave of protests call for equity in black lives, black business owners face their own challenges

By Davit Antonyan on Thursday, June 11, 2020, on Cambridge Day. You can check out the article on Cambridge Day’s site here. Even in a Black Lives Matter moment, black business owners have concerns about a lack of support – right down to difficulties getting funding and loans born out of a pandemic. Nicola A. Williams, president […]

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Cambridge Local First Stands in Solidarity with Black Communities.

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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East Cambridge Savings Bank Supports Local Organizations Leading COVID-19 Response and Relief Effort

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

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How to Take Action!

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

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