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Interactive Live and Online Workshops!

The Economic Opportunity and Development Division works with a variety of local organizations and professional groups to provide business development programs and services to Cambridge residents, entrepreneurs, and businesses. 

Click here for a list of previously recorded workshops and events that are now available for viewing.

Please note - Registrations close 2 HOURS BEFORE the workshop begins (unless otherwise noted below). Classes may be canceled or postponed due to lack of registration. Please call the Division at 617/349-4637 to check the status of a workshop.  

All workshops are free for Cambridge business owners and residents unless otherwise noted.

Presented by (CCTV) Vinny Prezioso) If you have questions about our workshops, please contact Rona Abrahams at rabrahams@cambridgema.gov or 617/349-4637.        

April

Developing Your Own Website Through Square Space (Series)

Do you want your business to have it's own presence online? Create your own website with Squarespace. Presented by CCTV (Vinny Prezioso)

In this workshop, your will learn how to:

  • Structure your website
  • Manage content
  • Keep your website up to date

Business owners may need to purchase a business web domain or subscription to Squarespace.

  • Dates: Tuesdays, April 14, April 21, April 28, and May 5, 2026
  • Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. 
  • Location: Workshops will be held online via Zoom.
  • Registration is required. Register here.

A minimum of 4 participants is required with a maximum of 20. This workshop includes a series of 4 lessons. Each lesson informs the next. Participants should plan to attend all 4 lessons.

Please contact Rona Abrahams at rabrahams@cambridgema.gov if you need assistance with registration.  

May

Succession Stories: Local Lessons on Selling a Business

Join us for a coffee talk about small business succession planning. Hear from local businesses about their experience selling or buying their business. This event is best for small business owners and organizations that support small businesses. It is open to all and not limited to Cambridge.

The panel with feature:

Julia Hallman, Owner, Formaggio Kitchen 

David Sandberg, Co-owner, Porter Square Books

Joshua Gerber, Owner, 1369 Coffee House 

Gerry Wolf, Founder/Former Owner, 1369 Coffee House 

Caleb Zedek, Co-owner, Circus Cooperative Cafe

This event is moderated by John Allen of Allen Business Advisors and sponsored by the Cambridge Community Development Department.

Contact Sarah Jane Huber at shuber@cambridgema.gov with any questions. 

  • Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
  • Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
  • Location: Sullivan Chamber, Cambridge City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave.
  • Registration Required. Register Here.

Selling Online with Squarespace (Series)

Ready to take your retail business online? Let’s turn visitors into customers! Presented by CCTV (Vinny Prezioso)

This workshop will walk you through how to:

  • Set up a professional online store using Squarespace
  • Upload photos of products
  • Write compelling product or service descriptions
  • Connect your website to social media
  • Promote your products

Small business owners should leave feeling prepared to securely sell online. Business owners may need to purchase a business web domain or subscription to Squarespace. Each session informs the next. Participants should plan to attend all 4 workshops.

  • Dates: Tuesdays, May 12, May 19, May 26, and June 2, 2026
  • Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
  • Location: Workshops will be held online via Zoom
  • Registration is required. Register here.

A minimum of 4 participants is required with a maximum of 20. This workshop includes a series of 4 lessons. Each lesson informs the next. Participants should plan to attend all four sessions.

Please contact Rona Abrahams at rabrahams@cambridgema.gov if you need assistance with registration.