CSBBN.Mass

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The Cambridge-Somerville Black Business Network, facilitated by Nicola Williams of The Williams Agency and sponsored by the Sustainable Business Network of MA (SBN) and Cambridge Local First (CLF), brings together Black entrepreneurs and identifies specif

04/27/2026

🌸 Spring Black Business Pop-Up Vendor Spotlight 🌸

Discover creativity, culture, and delicious flavors this spring! ✨
We’re excited to highlight these amazing vendors joining us at the CSBBN Spring Marketplace:

📸 PhotosbyMarcia – Capturing powerful stories, portraits, and meaningful moments through photography.
🌿 Love Balungi – Natural beauty and wellness products inspired by heritage, self-care, and holistic living.
🍪 Haitian Artisan Crafted Snacks – Delicious, handmade treats rooted in Haitian tradition and flavor.

📍 Where: One Brattle Square, Harvard Square (Old Eastern Bank)
📅 When: May 1–3
🔗 Stop by and support local Black-owned businesses!

Come shop, connect, and celebrate community this spring. 🌸✨

04/24/2026

🌸 Spring Black Business Pop-Up Vendor Spotlight 🌸

Treat yourself and discover delicious flavors this spring! ✨

We’re excited to highlight these amazing vendors joining us at the CSBBN Spring Marketplace:

☕ Cini Coffee – Specialty coffee crafted with rich flavor and care for every cup.
🍽️ Nussli118 – Elevated culinary creations blending global flavors with a modern twist.
🍰 Treats From Scratch – Homemade baked goods made from scratch with love and quality ingredients.

📍 One Brattle Square, Harvard Square
📅 May 1–3

Stop by, shop local, and support Black-owned businesses! 🌸✨

04/23/2026

🌸 Spring Black Business Pop-Up Vendor Spotlight 🌸

Discover bold style, creativity, and expression this spring! ✨
We’re excited to highlight these amazing vendors joining us at the CSBBN Spring Marketplace:

🌿 IK Ecojewelry – Eco-friendly jewelry crafted from natural, sustainable materials that blend beauty with conscious design.
✨ Jiumano – An apparel brand rooted in creativity, individuality, and artistic expression.
💬 The Elephant In The Room – Statement apparel that sparks conversation and encourages bold dialogue.

📍 Where: One Brattle Square, Harvard Square (Old Eastern Bank)
📅 When: May 1–3

Stop by to support local Black-owned businesses and connect with the community! 🌸✨

04/21/2026

🌸 Spring Black Business Pop-Up Vendor Spotlight 🌸

Discover creativity, craftsmanship, and unique finds this spring! ✨
We’re excited to highlight these amazing vendors joining us at the CSBBN Spring Marketplace:

🧼 Artifact Soapworks – Handcrafted soaps and body care products made with natural ingredients for a nourishing self-care experience.
🖤 Maxine Lorenzo Designs – One-of-a-kind handcrafted fashion pieces designed to stand out.
🛍️ Elcee Jay Creations – Handmade creations crafted with care, offering unique pieces perfect for gifting or treating yourself.

📍 Where: One Brattle Square, Harvard Square (Old Eastern Bank)
📅 When: May 1–3

🔗 Stop by, shop local, and support Black-owned businesses!

Come shop, connect, and celebrate community this spring. 🌸✨

04/17/2026

🌸 Spring Black Business Pop-Up Vendor Spotlight 🌸

Treat yourself to self-care essentials this spring! ✨
We’re excited to highlight these amazing vendors joining us at the CSBBN Spring Marketplace:

🍯 Logwood Company, LLC – Ivyees Everything Honey, offering raw, natural honey products crafted with care.
🧴 KQ’s BUTTAs – Rich, whipped body butters to keep your skin soft, hydrated, and glowing.
💆🏾‍♀️ ScalpHelp™ – Products designed to support scalp health and nourish your hair care routine.

📍 Where: One Brattle Square, Harvard Square (Old Eastern Bank)
📅 When: May 1–3
🔗 Stop by and support local Black-owned businesses!

Come shop, connect, and celebrate community this spring. 🌸✨

02/24/2026

🌿✨ 38 Years of Impact. 10 Years of Awards. ✨🌿
Join us for the 10th Annual Sustainable Business of the Year Awards!

We’re honored to share that Robin Young, award-winning host of Here & Now on WBUR, will be hosting this special evening 🎙️

Since 1988, the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts has championed the Triple Bottom Line — People, Planet, and Profit. This year, we’re celebrating 7 incredible businesses helping make Massachusetts Local, Green, and Fair.

This is more than an awards ceremony — it’s a reunion. Join our partners, awardees, and community for an evening of reflection, connection, and celebration.

🗓️ March 5, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Nonprofit Center, 89 South Street, Boston
🎟️ Sliding scale donation: $50–$120

🎟️ Get your tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-26-sustainable-business-of-the-year-awards-tickets-1981005466678?aff=oddtdtcreator

Learn more about SBN:
https://www.sbnmass.org

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🌱

02/19/2026

We’re excited to share that our Show Your Love for Black-Owned Businesses Marketplace in Harvard Square was recently featured on NECN! 🎉

Hosted by the Cambridge-Somerville Black Business Network in partnership with the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts, Cambridge Local First, Eastern Bank, and the Harvard Square Business Association, this Black History Month pop-up brought together more than a dozen amazing Black-owned businesses at One Brattle Square in Cambridge.

Over two vibrant days, the community came out to shop unique, handcrafted products — from soaps and sauces to jewelry, bags, and gifts — while celebrating and supporting local entrepreneurs.

A special thank you to Francisca Baduya for covering the event and spotlighting our vendors and mission.

Stay tuned for our next marketplace! 🖤

02/06/2026

🧡Find last minute Valentine's Day gifts at this seasonal marketplace! We're excited to spotlight our first three vendors; Still Life Studios, Preshes Treasures, and Sankofa Shield 🧡

Still Life Studios is a creative coworking space in Cambridge focused on reuse and sustainability, that encourages visitors to make time for passion projects. 🖌️

Preshes Treasures, Rhode Island based business, a sustainable second-hand clothing business in Rhode Island. Focused on giving high-quality, pre-loved fashion a second life 👕

At Sankofa Shield, we offer powerful, all-natural insect repellent inspired by ancestral wisdom. Our carefully crafted formula, infused with lemongrass, cedar, coconut, peppermint, and eucalyptus oils, provides long-lasting protection against pests without harmful chemicals. 🌿

📍 Location:
One Brattle Square, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 02138

📅 Event Dates & Times:
Friday, Feb 6, 2026, 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
🥂 Reception with light refreshments: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Saturday, February 7, 2026, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

💸 Admission: Free!

Shop Local, Connect Community, and Support Black-owned Businesses!

02/05/2026

Black History Month Black Business Pop-Up Vendor Spotlight! 🌟
KQs BUTTAs L.L.C/ScalpHelp ™/Treats From Scratch/Akakpo & Co.

💚Find last minute Valentine's Day gifts at this seasonal marketplace! We're excited to spotlight our next four vendors; KQs BUTTAs L.L.C, ScalpHelp ™, Treats From Scratch, and Akakpo & Co.💚

🌿KQ’s BUTTAs is a Boston-based, woman-owned brand crafting handcrafted body care and candles with natural ingredients and intention. Rooted in soul care as much as body care, the brand delivers glow-worthy products that nourish, comfort, and delight the senses from head to toe.✨

🌟ScalpHelp™ is a Boston-based scalp-wellness brand supporting Black women who wear protective styles, natural hair, locs, braids, and extensions. Blending mental health, beauty, and wellness, the brand offers natural scalp oils and education to make scalp care soothing, accessible, and deeply rooted in community care. 🪮

❤️Treats From Scratch is a made-to-order specialty dessert shop inspired by family, personal experiences, and tradition. Every dessert is crafted with high-quality ingredients, original family recipes, and a whole lot of love. 🧁

💍Akakpo and Co. is a storytelling design studio that uses Adinkra symbols to create meaningful jewelry, housewares, and apparel. Each piece is designed to be lived with, gifted intentionally, and cherished for its connection to identity, heritage, and purpose.💛

📍 Location:
One Brattle Square, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 02138

📅 Event Dates & Times:
Friday, Feb 6, 2026, 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Reception - with light refreshments: 5-7PM
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

💸 Admission: Free! RSVP here (https://2026februarymarketplace.eventbrite.com)

Shop Local, Connect Community, and Support Black-owned Businesses!

01/29/2026

Black History Month Black Business Pop-Up Vendor Spotlight! 🌟
Maxine Lorenzo Designs/Jahzara Fashion House/IK Ecojewelry

💛Find last minute Valentine's Day gifts at this seasonal marketplace! We're excited to spotlight our first three vendors; Maxine Lorenzo Designs, Jahzara Fashion House, and IK Ecojewelry 💛

Maxine Lorenzo Designs handcrafts and designs chic and unique one of a kind women handbags. Collection consists of clutches, hobos, crossbody, totes in beautiful fabrics and vegan leather. 👛

Jahzara Fashion House presents an selection of clothing and accessories that celebrate individual style and distinction. Our offerings range from designs with understated accents to intricate cuts and artistic embellishments that make a bold statement. Our inspiration draws from the rich tapestry of African and Caribbean cultures, seamlessly intertwined with elements of nature, vintage aesthetics, and innovative design. 🧤

IK ECO JEWELRY specializes in crafting eco-friendly handmade jewelry that represents a beautiful fusion of art and sustainability. Their dedication to carefully sourcing natural resources allows us to create unique and environmentally conscious pieces. Each item showcases the handcrafted craftsmanship and creativity that goes into making them not just accessories, but wearable works of art that leave a positive impact on the planet. 💍

📍 Location:
One Brattle Square, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 02138

📅 Event Dates & Times:
Friday, Feb 6, 2026, 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Reception - with light refreshments: 5-7PM
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

💸 Admission: Free! RSVP here (https://2026februarymarketplace.eventbrite.com)

Shop Local, Connect Community, and Support Black-owned Businesses!

Address

99 Bishop Allen Drive
Cambridge, MA
02138

Website

https://www.sbnmass.org/cs-black-business-net, https://www.instagram.com/csbbn.mass/

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