Interesting.  Have your favorite small business participate in the survey below! Ruth From: Cambridge Community Development Department - Economic Development Division <psaffari@cambridgema.gov> Reply-To: <edd@cambridgema.gov> Date: Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 11:42 AM To: Ruth Ryals <rryals@comcast.net> Subject: EDD Newsletter Updates from the City of Cambridge Economic Development Division What's Happening Congratulations to the 2019 Small Business Challenge Winners!  The Small Business Challenge offers grant funding to Cambridge businesses, business associations, and groups of neighborhood businesses to implement projects that invigorate their business district through improved design, marketing and promotion strategies, and enhanced business resilience. The 2019 Small Business Challenge winners have implemented the following projects:  · Cambridge Local First launched an updated website that will support the organization's membership recruitment and business promotion efforts. · The Central Square Business Association developed a marketing booklet that promotes and highlights the Business Improvement District (BID) formation efforts in Central Square. · The East Cambridge Business Association developed a catalog of professional and branded photos for use in promoting East Cambridge and Inman Square. · The Harvard Square Business Association refreshed existing outdoor cafe tables and chairs for public use in Harvard Square. CDD is currently accepting applications for the 2020 Small Business Challenge. To learn about eligibility and the application process, visit our website. Harvard Square Station Busway Improvements are Underway Starting June 23, the MBTA began improving the Harvard Station's underground busway tunnels which were last renovated in the 1980s. Construction will be phased to maintain bus service above ground during construction with one tunnel remaining open at all times. The planned construction will require closure of one tunnel at a time for a six-month period. Learn more about the MBTA project at MBTA.com/harvardbus. Support Harvard Square businesses during this construction project by participating in the Harvard Square Loyalty Program! View More News from CDD Save the Date - November 30th Cambridge is Celebrating Small Business Saturday This year the City of Cambridge is celebrating Small Business Saturday! In an effort to support small and neighborhood businesses, the Community Development Department will be working with business associations and business owners to encourage local residents and visitors to shop local this holiday season. We are asking business owners to please fill out a 3-question survey letting us know if you are planning any events, specials, or other activities on November 30th or during the rest of the holiday season. We will use this information to help coordinate a citywide effort. Click here to fill out the survey The survey will be available until November 1, 2019. If you have any questions about the City's Small Business Saturday initiative, please contact Pardis Saffari at psaffari@cambridgema.gov or 617-349-4654. Explore the Small Business Data Dashboard The Small Business Data Dashboard displays data from Cambridge's local business market in accessible graph, chart, and text formats. The dashboard helps local businesses access business climate data including major business costs, customer base demographics, development indicators and more. The dashboard also links to license and permitting information and other small business resources available through the City. ‌ ‌ ‌ CambridgeMA.gov/CDD Cambridge Community Development Department | 344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139 Unsubscribe rryals@comcast.net Update Profile | Our Privacy Policy | About Constant Contact Sent by psaffari@cambridgema.gov