Cambridge Businesses Honored at 2024 Legacy Luncheon Awards

On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, the City of Cambridge kicked off National Small Business Month by hosting the Cambridge Legacy Business Luncheon. This event celebrates some of the oldest businesses in Cambridge.

Eighteen local businesses, representing a variety of neighborhoods and specialties, were presented with awards recognizing their rich contribution to Cambridge's retail environment. Each of the businesses have been in operation for over 25 years or more and nominated by a member of the Cambridge community. This year’s honorees include Black-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses, as well as businesses owned by entrepreneurs with disabilities and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs.

Congratulations to the 2024 winners honored at the event:

• Andy's Diner, established in 1958
• Bedworks, established in 1976
• Bob Slate Stationer, established in 1930
• Coady Florist, established in 1917
• Coast Cafe, established in 1999
• Felix Shoe Repair, established in 1913
• General Optical Co, established in 1980
• Giro Studio, established in 1962
• Greek Corner Restaurant, established in 1989
• Harvard Book Store, established in 1932
• Jose Mateo Ballet Theater, established in 1985
• Leo Carroll Jewelers., established in 191948
• Miracle of Science Bar & Grill, established in 1991
• Nomad, established in 1990
• Nu Image Barbershop, established in1983
• Savenors Market, established in 1939
• The Bryn Mawr Bookstore, established in 1970
• The Garment District, established in 1986

Honorees were chosen according to the Legacy Business Program application and cross-referenced with historical records, state registries, and news articles. For more information about the Cambridge Legacy Business Program and how to nominate a legacy business, check out www.cambridgema.gov/legacybusiness.