Cambridge Local First

This crazy cool otter who lives on the side of the USQ building in Union Square is reminding you to register for The 617 Day Small Business Summit on Wednesday, June 17th. She also points out that it is free to attend if you sign up at 617day.org and that a morning of learning, connecting, eating delicious breakfast, and supporting local small businesses is exactly what you need right now. Link in comments.

Join us at the 2026 617 Day Small Business Summit! Admission is free but space is limited, so register today! Link in comments.

How 617 Day became Cambridge's small business holiday It was a bright summer day when business owners, local leaders and community members filed into Harvard Square’s dimly lit and aesthetically retro Comedy Studio. As people mingled, sipping coffee and feasting on a full service breakfast, they eagerly awaited a day of learning and networking. What ...

Happy Earth Day!

Beyond the Paper Straw: Cambridge Businesses Putting the Earth on the Menu In honor of Earth Day, Cambridge Local First visited three local businesses committed to serving sustainable foods and employing eco-friendly practices both at the table and behind the counter: Urban Hearth | urbanhearth.net | 2263 Massachusetts Ave. | 617-682-7295 | Reservations recommended. For Ch...

Love you, Pari!

You may recognize Pari Kim from Love on the Spectrum 🧩❤️ Now she’s taking us around Cambridge as a Lesley grad and proud MBTA super fan 🚇🎓 🚉 Charles/MGH Station (your Red Line link between Cambridge + Boston) 🌮 Felipe’s Taqueria 🍕 OTTO Pizza 🍦 JP Licks 🍪 Violette Bakers 🪐 Museum of Science . . #cambridgeusa #cambridgemassachusetts #visitboston #boston #bostonma

Cambridge Local First is starting its 21st year with the greatest group of board members any organization could ask for. Feeling the FOMO? You should! DM us to find out how you can get involved in the next 20 years of building a thriving, local economy that puts small businesses front and center!

Giving thanks for all of you who support our independent business community all year long. Look forward to seeing you on

CLF is turning twenty! To celebrate two decades of supporting small business in our community, we are inviting members to come party with us TOMORROW NIGHT! I've seen the menu 😋😋😋 You don't want to miss this...

RSVP to [email protected] to reserve your spot.

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Join us in celebrating our incredible sister organization .mass on five years of providing a vibrant ecosystem for black owned businesses in and
Everyone is invited and RSVPs are encouraged. Link in bio.

https://www.cambridgeday.com/2025/06/19/at-the-first-617-day-summit-many-of-the-lessons-show-that-small-businesses-rely-on-tiny-gestures/

At the first 617 Day summit, many of the lessons show that small businesses rely on tiny gestures - Cambridge Day A small-business summit Tuesday had a tone of seriousness that pervaded despite including comedy, singing, acai bowls and Chinese food.

Meet Susu Wong, a dynamic leader at the crossroads of digital marketing, gender equity, and small business empowerment.
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As the founder of Tomo360, a marketing agency serving mission-driven small nonprofits and businesses, and co-founder of Women Accelerators, a nonprofit advancing women into leadership roles, Susu has spent over a decade leveling the playing field for underrepresented entrepreneurs. Her work combines strategy with heart, offering both practical tools and a powerful network of support.
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With a background in tech, corporate marketing, and DEI advocacy, Susu brings a rare blend of business acumen and social impact. She’ll be joining the panel, “The Future of Small Business Funding: Fueling Growth for Local Economies with Creative Capital Solutions” — and you won’t want to miss her insights.
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