Cambridge Hosts Annual Supplier Diversity Fair

In 2023, Cambridge published the results of a Disparity Study that reviewed data to determine whether race or gender acts as a disadvantage to businesses seeking to sell goods or services to the City. The study revealed a major imbalance, showing that minority, women, and veteran owned businesses were underutilized. These businesses face unique challenges when trying to connect with buyers and market themselves to the City. Cambridge is committed to purchasing goods and services from a wide variety of businesses. More competition leads to better prices and higher quality goods and services for the City.

The Cambridge Supplier Diversity Program helps address this imbalance by providing more opportunities for underrepresented businesses to work with us. We offer resources to prepare businesses to bid on contracts and host events that connect diverse businesses directly with buyers in City departments.

On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Cambridge will host its annual Supplier Diversity Fair with buyers from all City departments, including Community Development, Public Works, Schools, Police, and Human Services. Diverse businesses that provide the following goods and services are invited to attend:

• Facilities and Janitorial
• Landscaping and Snow Removal
• Catering
• Printing and Graphic Design
• Consulting (IT, marketing, event planning, specialized services, etc.)

Registration is free and required. Businesses do not need to be certified to participate.

2026 Cambridge Supplier Diversity Fair

• Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
• Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
• Location: First St Market, 59 First St, Cambridge, MA 02141

Businesses can register here: Vendor Registration for the Cambridge Supplier Diversity Fair

For more information, contact Tyrone Fells at TFells@cambridgema.gov.