The following events are free and open to all. These events recognize, support, and are inclusive for all who self-identify as women or with womanhood, including transgender, gender fluid, and non-binary persons.
To add your event or to inquire about other Women’s Business Month activities please contact Christina DiLisio, Economic Development Specialist, at cdilisio@cambridgema.gov.
National Women's Business Month
The City of Cambridge celebrates National Women’s Business Month each October to recognize the importance of women-owned businesses and highlight the women entrepreneurs who contribute so much to the local Cambridge economy.
National Women’s Business Month commemorates the Women’s Business Ownership Act of 1988, which authorized the federal government to issue loans to businesses controlled by women. Before then, many states required a male co-signer for women to access capital via a business loan. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) reports that by 2019 women-owned businesses represented over 42% of all U.S. businesses and there are over 13 million women-owned businesses and counting.
In Cambridge, we celebrate Women’s Business Month with a series of City-sponsored events and networking opportunities held throughout the month. All events are free for Cambridge residents and business owners. Everyone is encouraged to join the celebration by supporting Cambridge women-owned businesses and entrepreneurs during the month of October and beyond. To find women-owned businesses in your neighborhood, visit the online Cambridge Business Diversity Directory.
Schedule of Events
City of Cambridge Women’s Business Month Kick-Off Event
Date: Thursday, October 9, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Celebrate the start of Women’s Business Month with an evening at Asaro Bakery!
New to Cambridge, but not new to business, the Barsheshet family behind Asaro Bakery pumps out delicious house-made baked goods, breads, and sandwiches that are inspired by both local flavors and global trends. Join us to hear from Jessica Barsheshet about launching this cafe that is not just a business but a community hub where every visit is an opportunity to indulge in the simple pleasures of great coffee and delicious treats. We’ll have light food and info about city resources on hand as we network and soak up all the warm ambiance and heavenly aromas.
Registration is required. Please click the button below to access the Registration Form.
Register HereWomen’s Entrepreneurship Network Fall Meet Up
Date: Wednesday, October 29, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Running a business can be hard! So don’t do it alone. Join the Cambridge Women’s Commission and the Economic Opportunity & Development Division (EODD) at Page & Leaf Cafe for our Fall Meet Up. We’ll be celebrating one full year of the re-launch of the WEN. Page & Leaf is the newest outlet from the team behind Diesel Cafe and Bloc Cafe and shares a space with Porter Square Books inside the Lesley University building in the heart of Porter Square. We’ll be joined by members of the ownership team who will share more about this unique location and partnership.
WEN welcomes Cambridge women entrepreneurs and business owners from all industries, stages, and backgrounds to share needs and connect in a casual but supportive environment.
This event is free and light refreshments will be provided.
Space is limited. Registration is required.
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