Support Cambridge Local Businesses and Win Great Prizes! This winter has been rough on both Cambridge residents and businesses. The good news is that spring is just around the corner. In an effort to encourage shopping at Cambridge businesses, the City of Cambridge is launching the Lovin’ Local raffle card game from March 16 –

It’s been a tough winter on all of us, but it’s been especially hard on small businesses and on the local economy. Thankfully, the Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC) has approved a snow storm loan to assist small businesses in their recovery from lost revenue as a result of the storms we’ve had. MGCC plans

Taking guesses on your tax form can quickly turn into the IRS and your business engaging in the world’s most dangerous game. Here are the latest updates on individual mandate and self-employed tax law brought to you by Hajiani CPA. For more details or a consultation on taxes or accounting please contact Alamir Hajiani at

Have you ever had any questions regarding health care benefits for your employees? Unsure of how recent changes in healthcare legislation, including Obamacare, will impact your business? CLF can help! This seminar, sponsored by Cambridge Trust Company, will discuss how businesses can manage health care benefits for their employees. WHEN: March 18th from 9-11AM WHERE:

The Institute for Local Self –Reliance has just released the results from its 2015 Independent Business Survey, and the results put a smile on all of our faces! According to the data the ILSR collected, thanks to organizations like CLF, business in an area supported by a Local first network received more business as compared to areas

Whoever said you needed to show love for another person on Valentine’s Day? Show some love for yourself and visit on of Cambridge’s local spa, acupuncture, and massage centers like Moose and Mimi Relaxolgy, Antonina Bodywork, or Acupuncture Together. Community Card Members receive discounts on services at all three!   Feeling some aggression from the

AppleCinema will be showing the new 50 Shades of Grey movie on Valentine’s Day. Check it out and see what all the hype is about!   If you’re in the mood for a twisted comedy, Brattle Theater will be showing Secretary at midnight on February 14th.   If you are looking to wind down and

Pathways to Extraordinary Customer Service Thurs, Feb 19 | 8am-12:30pm | NonProfit Center Boston | 89 South StreetPresented by SBN, Cambridge Local First, and Cambridge Trust Company Paul Saginaw, the legendary small business leader & co-founder of Zingerman’s in Ann Arbor, MI is coming back to lead his latest & greatest version of his popular & practical workshop