A Weekend of Local Flavor: Recap of the Small Business Marketplace

Written By Olga Vanegas

On June 28 and 29, the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority welcomed the community to the Small Business Marketplace at 1175 Cambridge Street, a free two-day event celebrating local small businesses and creative community spirit.

Visitors enjoyed shopping from local vendors, wine tastings by Marzae Wine, fun arts and crafts for kids, and a seed giveaway and potting activity. Attendees also had the chance to share ideas to help shape the future design of the newly acquired CRA space, which aims to provide affordable retail opportunities for local entrepreneurs.

Special thanks to the Cambridge-Somerville Black Business Network (CSBBN) members who joined us:

  • Artifact Soapworks @artifactsoapworks 

  • Cini Coffee @cini.coffee

  • Stinkies Dogs and Cats Too @stinkysgrooming

  • Ivyees @ivyees

  • IK Ecojewelry @Ik_ecojewelry

  • Great Eastern Trading @greateasterntradingco

Presented in collaboration with the Sustainable Business Network, Cambridge Savings Bank and Cambridge Local First, this event brought neighbors together to shop local, support small businesses, and reimagine what a shared community space can become.

Olga Vanegas
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