East Cambridge Business Association

The East Cambridge Business Association is a membership organization founded in 2008 that represents about 150 businesses in the East Cambridge and Inman Square neighborhoods of Cambridge. Its members range from small, family-run establishments that have operated in the area for close to 100 years to global companies in the life sciences and technology sectors. The association works to strengthen connections among businesses, residents, employees and city departments.

For visitors and residents, the ECBA promotes the district’s family-owned bars, restaurants and retailers, including spots serving the area’s Portuguese cuisine, and keeps a searchable member directory. It also runs community events, including an outdoor festival of food, music and local artists in Inman Square, a family-friendly Halloween event, and a market for handmade goods from local craftspeople. Its Rib Fest ran for 17 years.

What to Know

• The ECBA teamed with Elmendorf Baking Supplies on a Paris-inspired bread competition and street festival.
• The Halloween event includes trick-or-treating at local businesses and an outdoor movie.
• ECBA apparel and merchandise are sold through ECBA Outfitters.
• It is a member of the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce.