Register Today for the Local Business Summit

Reminder! Today is the last day to register for the Local Business Summit featuring CLF members.

Final slots are reserved for Cambridge businesses. Please reach out if you need assistance.

On Tuesday, April 10, the City of Cambridge is sponsoring a Small Business Summit to help local business owners grow their revenue and connect with their peers. Come learn about digital marketing and retail/consumer trends that will help you stay competitive. Cambridge Local First will be there along with your fellow business owners.

Cambridge Naturals: Emily Kanter, second-generation co-owner of the nationally renowned natural products store will talk about how her family business has thrived in an increasingly competitive business environment by putting 'local' at the heart of what they do. Closing Keynote at 4pm.

Graffito SP: Jesse Baerkahn founded his urban placemaking firm over ten years ago with the philosophy that unique local businesses are the secret sauce to building community and ensuring neighborhoods thrive. He's become a regional expert on how to marry development, local business, and community interests so everyone wins. Presentation at 11am.

Small Business Summit
9 am to 4 pm
Google Cambridge 355 Main Street 5th Floor

Can't make the Summit? Or just can't wait to hear what these local leaders have to say?

Don't worry: you can get your local business fix early by checking out the podcast Keeping Shop by Rachel Wentworth, co-founder and co-owner of CLF member Forty Winks, a lingerie boutique in Harvard Square. In her latest episode (#40), she talks to Emily Kanter about:

Taking over a family business
Allowing yourself the time to see the full picture of your business before making changes too quickly
Opening a second location
Creating a mission-centered business and ensuring that your core values are embedded in your growth
Educating customers to feel comfortable buying your product
The power of non-salesy selling

Stay tuned for additional podcast features with local business owners.