07/15/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/15/2024 16:59
Join Cambridge in Celebrating National Black Business Month
The City Host Events, Workshops, and Networking Opportunities for Local Business Owners
This August, the City of Cambridge is proud to celebrate National Black Business Month, a month-long event dedicated to recognizing the invaluable contributions of Black-owned businesses to our local community and the national economy.
Throughout the month, the city will host a variety of events aimed at supporting and promoting Black business owners. These include networking opportunities, community gatherings, trainings, and informational sessions designed to foster connections and growth within the Black business community.Residents are encouraged to join the celebration by patronizing Black-owned businesses and engaging with local entrepreneurs.
Cambridge's celebration of National Black Business Month is part of the Economic Opportunity and Development Division's ongoing efforts to foster an inclusive and sustainable economy, and uplift entrepreneurs facing systemic barriers such as institutional racism. Other efforts have included updating theBusiness Diversity Directory, celebrating National Small Business Month and Women's Business Month, running workshops for emerging food entrepreneurs, hosting a Supplier Diversity Fair, and more.
National Black Business Month was establishedin 2004 by Frederick Jordan and John William Templeton to honor and empower Black businesses navigating the often dauntingobstacles they encounter. Cambridge first joined in this celebration in 2021, partnering with the Cambridge-Somerville Black Business Network and Cambridge Local First to create a thriving and supportive environment for Black entrepreneurs.
Please check back as events will be added throughout the month.All events are freeand open to all.
Thursday, August 1 - City of Cambridge National Black Business Month Kick-Off EventThursday, August 15 - Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) Info Session
Sunday, August 25 - Black Vendor Fest at the 5th Annual "Everybody Gotta Eat Cookout",
About: The Cambridge Community Development Department partners with Everybody Gotta Eat to host a Vendor Fair with regional businesses owned by Black and brown entrepreneursat the 5thannual Everybody Gotta Eat Community Cookout. Free and open to all
No registration required
For more events and registration details, visit: http://www.cambridgema.gov/BlackBizMonth