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 will celebrate National Women’s Business Month during 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 National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) reports that by 2024 there were 14.5 million women-owned businesses in the U.S. generating $3.3 trillion in annual revenue.
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: Wednesday, October 7, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Celebrate the start of Women’s Business Month with an evening at 212 Kitchen!
212 Kitchen, just outside of Central Square on Western Avenue, offers authentic Chinese cuisine in the heart of Cambridge. Owner Grace Du and her team in the kitchen are known and celebrated for their wholesome clay pot dishes, handmade dumplings, and Chinese leek pies. Come join us for this special kickoff and be treated to home-cooked goodness. In addition to food and beverages, we will have info about city resources on hand as we network and lift up women businesses.
Registration for this event is required through our online form.
Register HereWomen’s Entrepreneurship Network Fall Meet Up
Date: Wednesday, October 14, 3:00 – 4:30 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 Vida Coffee for our Fall Meet Up. Vida Coffee is the newest venture for owner Kana and her food business chops really show in the high-quality drinks and sandwiches at this cheery cafe. Come experience Matcha like you’ve never had and specialty treats like bolo bao and waffle egg puffs.
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 through our online form.
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