East Cambridge Business Association

Representing about 150 businesses, the East Cambridge Business Association (ECBA) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit membership group for the East Cambridge and Inman Square neighborhoods. Founded in 2008, it brings together family-run establishments that have served the area for nearly a century and large employers in life sciences and technology. Its role is to nurture partnerships between large and small companies, residents, workers and the City of Cambridge.

The association encourages residents and visitors to explore the district’s restaurants, bars and shops, and points to the neighborhood’s Portuguese cuisine as a highlight. Events organized by the ECBA have included an Inman Square street festival celebrating food, music, artists and crafters, a Halloween night with trick-or-treating through local businesses, a handmade craft market, and Le Grand Prix Elmendorf du Pain, a bread competition with Elmendorf Baking Supplies.

What to Know

• The ECBA ran Rib Fest for 17 years with local restaurants and sponsors.
• Branded apparel, including Live Poultry merchandise, is available through ECBA Outfitters.
• A member directory helps people find local businesses in the district.
• The organization posts event updates on Instagram.