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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.       

March 

From Records to Results: Turn Numbers into Growth

Learn how to complete a monthly financial check-up for your small business. This workshop will help new and established business owners identify tools to make better financial decisions. Get the confidence to manage your finances and feel prepared to talk about business financials! 

this workshop is presented by Zenagos, and will help business owners:

  • review financial documents
  • understand the key numbers
  • track marketing and sales performance
  • make plans based on finances.

This workshop is good for businesses at all stages. Cambridge businesses who attend these workshops may be eligible for free one-on-one financial coaching.

  • Date: Monday, March 16, 2026
  • Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
  • Location: Hybrid - City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, Second Floor Conference Room or online with Zoom
  • Registration is required. Register Here.

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

Access to Capital for Contracting Workshop

Join our practical, business‑focused webinar designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners ready to win government contracts. You'll learn how to get financially prepared, understand key documents, access working capital, and confidently budget and manage your finances throughout the entire contract process.

This session will walk you through what it takes to be financially ready before bidding on city or state government contracts, including the documents, tools, and strategies needed to stay financially healthy from start to finish.

The webinar will cover:

  • understanding financial readiness for bidding
  • key financial documents and reporting
  • tools and resources to access working capital
  • budgeting for contract fulfillment
  • tips for maintaining financial health during contract execution
  • Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
  • Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.    
  • Location: Online (Webinar link provided upon registration)  
  • Registration is required. Register here. 

Contact Tyrone Fells at 617-349-7223 or TFells@cambridgema.gov if you need assistance with registration.

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 Planning Conversations: Local Stories about Selling Your Business

Join us for a coffee talk about small business succession planning. Hear stories 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. This event is moderated by John Allen of Allen Business Advisors and sponsored by the Cambridge Community Development Department.

  • 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.