Cambridge Business Diversity Directory Form

The Cambridge Business Diversity Directory is a tool connecting local businesses owned by historically excluded proprietors to customers. The Directory aims to elevate businesses owned by women, people of color, veterans, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals of Portuguese descent. The Directory serves as a marketing and networking tool to connect these businesses with consumers, companies, and other institutions.


Those listed in this directory range in longevity, from businesses and entities that recently opened in Cambridge to legacy businesses and entities that have been in operation over 50 years. Businesses and entities listed in this edition have elected to be listed as self-identifying members of a historically excluded group. Though the Cambridge Business Diversity Directory is updated regularly, it is not a comprehensive representation of the many diverse businesses and entities operating in the city.


The City of Cambridge does not discriminate based on race, color, sexual orientation, religion or country of origin. The City will provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.


For questions, please contact Allyson Allen at aallen@cambridgema.gov or 617/ 349-9122


Resources for historically disadvantaged businesses

Eligibility requirements for inclusion in Diversity Directory

Diversity Directory

Diversity Directory Open Data Set

Business Information

This is the name we will display to the public.

Enter a street address (not a P.O. Box). Pick a primary location if your business has multiple locations.

Your business must be based in Cambridge, MA

Display Place of Business?

Would you like us to display this address or keep it private? If you a sole proprietor, online business, or a home-based business, you may not want to share your residential address.

Enter the primary business phone number.

Display Phone Number?

Would you like us to display this phone number or keep it private?

Enter the general email address for your business. Do not enter a personal email address unless it is your preferred email address for customers to use.

Display Email Address?

Would you like us to display this email address or keep it private?

Please note: URL must begin with http:// or https://

What year did your business open?

Business Owner or Entity Information

Select all that apply

Choose a different term for "Identifying As"?*

The race, ethnicity, and other categories of disadvantaged business you chose for “Identifying As” in the previous question will be displayed on both the Cambridge Open Data Set and the Cambridge Business Diversity Directory Dashboard. The Dashboard allows for a high degree of customization and is the platform that most customers are likely to use for finding diverse businesses in Cambridge. If you prefer to use a different term (e.g. Trans-owned, BIPOC-owned), select "Yes" and enter it in the provided box.

Please enter the term you would like us to use in the Dashboard to identify your business.

Business Description

Select all that apply.

Business Structure*

Select one that best fits your business.

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Provide the tagline for your business or a very short description of the goods or services you offer. Long descriptions may be edited.

Business Photos

You may upload one or more images of your business to display in the Dashboard. Suggested photos: business exterior, the business owner, or a sample of products. All photos are subject to review at the discretion of Community Development Department staff. Please use only .jpeg/.jpg/.png file formats.

Drag and drop files here or

Disclaimer

The City of Cambridge reserves the right to apply additional criteria before accepting interested businesses or entities and may request proof of the above criteria through such materials as the Cambridge Business Certificate issued by the City Clerk’s Office.

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