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Answers to basic questions about Cambridge demographics and statistics

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Building on the City of Cambridge's commitment to reducing barriers and working with more diverse business owners, the City has completed its first ever Disparity Study focused on the procurement of goods and services.

As part of the City’s Supplier Diversity Program, the Community Development and Purchasing Departments are hosting a three-part workshop series for business owners who are interested in learning more about the City’s procurement process. Workshops are aimed at demystifying the procurement process for business owners in three sections – small contracts, invitations to bid and written quotes, and request for proposals. Businesses are encouraged to come to one or all the workshops.

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Learn how to confidently hire designers, photographers, and other creative pros to work on your small business. This hands-on workshop helps Cambridge small business owners define their brand, plan smarter marketing, and leave with a practical worksheet and clear next steps.

This page includes Step by Step business guides, lists city departments that have resources for businesses, and other resources.

To achieve the goals of its Net Zero Action Plan and to encourage buildings subject to BEUDO to take steps to significantly reduce their energy use, the City conducted research, qualitative analysis, and stakeholder engagement to inform the development of a voluntary, comprehensive retrofit program.

2010 report evaluating proposal to create a year-round public market on the site of the Lechmere MBTA Station, once the station has moved.

Interested in sharing your thoughts on vending with the City of Cambridge? Attend an upcoming community engagement meeting!