January 2014 
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Thank You!
 
We can't think of a better way to start off the new year than by letting you know that we not only reached -but exceeded - our 2013 year-end campaign goal!
  
We set an ambitious target for this campaign - raise $40,000 by December 31st.
 
We are thrilled to say that you and your fellow supporters answered the call - by contributing a total of $48,434!

Your generosity will fuel our work to continue to create a stronger Lower Cape community.

With sincere gratitude,

CDP Board of Directors and Staff

New Year, New Look  
A Note from Jay  
 
As we enter Jay Coburn_1.9.13 the new year, we decided it was time to give our monthly e-newsletter a fresh look and feel.  Don't worry, we'll still bring you the content you've come to expect  - about our work and most importantly the people affected by it.  Now each month, however, you'll notice these stories highlighted by the various areas the CDP affects, including Affordable Housing, Business Development and Sustainability.  And while each of these is focused on a distinct issue, they are also highly inter-related, which our stories will tell.  Businesses cannot take root and flourish without a diverse pool of potential employees and consumers.  Those workers and consumers cannot reside locally without access to affordable housing and decent-paying jobs.  Finally, energy conservation, including a greater reliance on renewable resources, creates economic advantages for individuals, families and businesses and promotes the long-term health of the physical environment.  And, of course, we'll list our upcoming events and radio shows.  So, let us know what you think.

Enjoy,
Jay - short
Affordable Housing
2013 Housing Rehab Loan Program Accomplishments
Lead Into 2014 Program
 
In conjunction with HECH, we oversaw construction work on 41 housing rehabilitation loan projects totaling $1,197,833, allowing 41 homeowners to to make critical home improvements, including correcting  code violations, replacing roofs and windows, upgrading heating systems, adding insulation and other important energy efficiency upgrades. This work also resulted in $1,100,860 in payments to local contractors.

   

If you're interested in this program or know someone who may be, applications are available for 2014.  Learn more.   

Business Development 
Expanded Revolving Loan Fund Allows
Flexibility for Local Ground Fishermen

We are pleased to be able to offer local ground fishermen the opportunity to access flexible capital to repair vessels, purchase new gear, lease ground fish quota and refinance fisheries-related debt.  In conjunction with the MA Department of Fish & Game and its Division of Marine Fisheries we are one of the organizations in the state designated to deploy a $250,000 Revolving Loan Fund .

 "Fishermen on the Lower Cape have had to adapt to so many changes in their businesses over the past several years," said CDP Executive Director, Jay Coburn.  "In addition to declining stocks, getting access to financing has been one of the greatest challenges.  We are pleased to make this loan fund available and to be able to provide the technical assistance and support our local fishermen need to succeed."  Read More 
Sustainability
Making the Move to a Greener Business

    

Local moving company, Magnum Moving & Storage decided it was time to make their business 'greener' and did so by becoming Cape & Islands Green verified in December 2013.   

 

According to Magnum Moving &  Storage Owner/CEO, Steve Magliano, "Magnum has been recycling cardboard and plastics generated by our business for many years.  While receiving our green verification, our eyes were opened to the additional simple day to day practices of additional recycling methods. For instance, we installed 2 paper only bins.  To our amazement, we are recycling an additional 40 to 50 pounds per week of discarded office paper.  I would encourage all of my fellow business owners on the Cape to seek their green verification. "    

 

Upcoming Events
QuickBooks® Level 2 Training                        
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The Level 2 training goes deeper into the use of QuickBooks® and helps businesses fully utilize the software to run reports and customize their application. 

When: Wednesday, January 29th 2014
Where: CDP Conference Room
Register: capecdp.org
More Information: Contact Pam at 508-240-7873 x18 or by email.
First Time Home Buyer Education                        
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Title Sponsor
                                
If you're thinking about buying you're first home, think about taking our First Time Home Buyer Education.  Learn about: credit health, budgeting, home inspection, home energy audits and insurance protection.  Class graduates are also eligible to access affordable mortgage products, like the SoftSecond, a low-interest, low down payment mortgage with a fixed rate.
When: 4/10/14 6pm - 8pm, 4/15/14 6pm - 9pm, 4/17/14 6pm - 9pm
Where: CDP Conference Room
Register:  capecdp.org
More Information: Contact Andrea at 508-240-7873 x22 or by email .

Radio Show
Tune In to This Place Matters
WOMR
  92.1 WOMR & 91.3 WFMR   
Wednesdays 12:30pm 

Also on Lower Cape TV                            

    

Join host Susan Lindquist & her guests for a lunchtime
 talk about life on the Lower Cape.

January 22nd: Joe Kriesberg, President of MACDC and Jay Coburn discuss the 2014 roll-out of the Community Investment Tax Credits.      

January 29th: Fisherman, Doug Feeney and CDP's Director of Business and Credit Programs, Sheila Hoogeboom talk about the CDP's Micro Loan Program and Business Support services.  

February 5th: Hadley Luddy, Executive Director of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod and the Islands

February 12th: Paul Rumul, Chairperson of the Cape and Islands License Plate Committee, talks about the plate and its impact.

Click Here to Listen to or Watch Past Shows

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