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Cambridge Business Planning Program

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Program Overview

Are you interested in starting a business? The Cambridge 10-week Business Planning Program may be right for you!

The City of Cambridge and the Center for Women and Enterprise work together to provide this training program to eligible Cambridge business residents and business owners. During the class, eligible Cambridge residents and business owners will learn to:

explore your business idea
how to market yourself and your business
build a network of fellow business owners
complete a business plan to guide you in starting and growing your company

During the program, you can also receive one-on-one advice from experts and teachers. In the last class, participants will pitch their business idea to the class and business experts.

Spring 2023 Program Details:

Time: 5:30 P. M. – 8:00 P. M.
Dates: Mondays March 13 – May 15, 2023
Location: Online (access to a computer is necessary)
Free for up to twelve (12) HUD-eligible Cambridge residents and/or business owners. You do not need to own a business to apply.

Eligibility Requirements

This program is funded through Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, so eligibility is based on HUD guidelines. Please read the Eligibility Guidelines for more information about whether you qualify for this program.

Applying to the Program

Applications to the Spring 2023 Program are currently being accepted. To apply to the Cambridge 10-Week Business Planning Program, you must complete both steps:

1. Complete the pre-screening application. Application form closed on February 28, 2023.

2. Attend the “Steps to Starting Your Own Business!” prerequisite workshop: