- 3/15: Conversations on the Edge: Inequality & Wealth Distribution looks to be a fascinating conversation hosted by the Cambridge Center for Adult Education.
- 3/19: Women in Cambridge is kicking off the year with another one of their popular local social events for women business owners, residents, and employees. CLF has been actively involved since the beginning, and Executive Director Adriane Musgrave looks forward to seeing you there!
- 3/24: Musica Sacra's new concert, "Double Takes: One Text, Two Perspectives," features two versions of Dixit Dominus — one composed by Handel and one composed by Monteverdi, both set for chorus, soloists, and strings.
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Business Training & Opportunities
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- 3/20 @ 10 am: Supplier Diversity Office Pre-Certification Workshop at Cambridge City Hall Annex. If you apply for certification as a minority, woman, veteran, and/or disadvantaged business enterprise, this pre-certification workshop is required.
- 3/22 @ 9 am: Wynn Boston Harbor Local Vendor Fair at Anthony's of Malden. Learn how to become a local vendor to the new development.
- 3/28 @ 9 am: Health Connector for Business Webinar via online webinar. Learn about health insurance options available for your business and employees.
- 3/29 @ 6 pm: Adwords Seminar at the CCTV Computer Lab. Learn about advertising online via Google, Facebook, and Bing.
- 4/10 @ 9 am: Small Business Summit at Google Cambridge. Spend some or all of your day learning about online marketing, retail trends in Cambridge, and sustainable business practices as you make new connections with fellow business owners. Make sure to register in advance. CLF hopes to see you there!
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- The Cambridge Community Foundation has partnered with the City of Cambridge, led by Mayor Marc McGovern, to establish a Legal Defense Fund for Immigrants. Currently, only 37% of all immigrants and 14% of detained immigrants go to court accompanied with a lawyer. Represented immigrants are 5 times more likely to obtain relief than their unrepresented counterparts. Urgent funds are needed before May 15.
- Nonprofit member Just-A-Start launched a $48 million project to renovate 112 units of affordable housing in Cambridge; all year long it will also be celebrating its 50th anniversary.
- A construction company that generates thoughtful digital content? S&H Construction, a loyal CLF member for the past 10 years, helps its customers better understand the home renovation process in Builder's Notebook.
- Lamplighter Brewing Company unveiled a big new taproom for pop-ups, beer Olympics and other fun activities.
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- 3/24: On the Rise will host its 5th Annual Empty Bowls Project fundraiser, sponsored by CLF member 1369 Coffeehouse and held at CLF member Puritan & Company. Take home a beautiful handmade pottery bowl and enjoy soup from a variety of local restaurants - many of which are also CLF members!
- 3/25: Sumiao Hunan Kitchen is hosting A Pinch of Ginger Brunch to benefit the Joslin Diabetes Center.
- 3/29: Friends of Cambridge Rindge & Latin School (FOCRLS) are selling tickets to their annual Spring Bash.
- 4/6: Cambridge School Volunteers (CSV) are selling tickets to their annual fundraiser. This year's theme is Back to the '80s.
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The Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (CRA) recently announced its annual Forward Fund 2018 - a micro-grant program offering $5,000 to $25,000 for physical improvement projects that better Cambridge's built environment for the benefit of all the city's residents, workers, and visitors. Independent small businesses, retailers, neighborhood groups, human services organizations, inventors, artists, educators, entrepreneurs, civic organizations, and more should apply before April 17. Contact Carlos Peralta to learn more. |
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