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Interactive Live and Online Workshops!

The Economic Opportunity and Development Division works with the Cambridge Community Television (CCTV), Center for Women & Enterprise, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, SCORE Boston, Growth with Google, and local organizations 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 cancelled 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. If you have any questions about our workshops, please contact Rona Abrahams at rabrahams@cambridgema.gov or 617/349-4637.  

November

Small Business Enhancement Program Information Session

  • Date: Monday, November 13, 2023
  • Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
  • Location: Online via Zoom
  • Description: Have you considered applying to our Small Business Enhancement Program but need more information? Come to our info sessions to learn more about the program, eligibility, use of proceeds, and show you how to apply.
  • Register online. 

Small Business Enhancement Program Information Session

  • Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
  • Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
  • Location: Online via Zoom
  • Description: Have you considered applying to our Small Business Enhancement Program but need more information? Come to our info sessions to learn more about the program, eligibility, use of proceeds, and show you how to apply.
  • Register online. 

Small Business Leasing 101 Workshop

  • Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
  • Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
  • Location: The Foundry Building, 101 Rogers St., Cambridge, MA or online via Zoom
  • Description: Are you interested in leasing a physical space for your small business but do not know where to start? This workshop is for you? At this in-person or online workshop, you will: learn about the retail leasing process, receive a printed copy of Graffito's "Tenant Roadmap to Retail Leasing" Toolkit, and more. Program and materials provided by Graffito SP.
  • Registration is required. Register here. Please make sure to indicate whether you will be attending the workshop in person or online. Registration ends at 3:30 p.m. on November 15, 2023.