July 2015

A Note from Jay

Kudos to Our Local Business Community

One of our top priorities here at the CDP is supporting local businesses. We do this through our training, education and loan programs. We also support local businesses by using them as vendors for our programs. From trash removal services for our affordable rental homes to printers for our fund raising appeals and annual report, we "buy local." And we buy local because so many of our local businesses support the CDP.

This year, a record 36 local businesses sponsored the CDP's participation in the 23rd Annual Bob Murray Housing with Love Walk. Together, they have contributed $13,000 to help the CDP provide safe, affordable, year round places to live for our low- to moderate-income neighbors. Several businesses sponsored the Walk at the $1,000 level and will receive a $500 state tax credit through the CDP's participation in the Community Investment Tax Credit Program.

Local business also provide the CDP with in kind contributions that support our efforts or help us with special fundraising events. Our 3rd Annual July 4th Fireworks Benefit was hosted by Land's End Inn in Provincetown and a host of local businesses donated food and drink for the event, as well as items for the silent auction. This event raised over $4,000 for the CDP.

Click through for a list of business that supported the Housing with Love Walk and July 4th Benefit. I hope you will join us in supporting local businesses so that your dollars are reinvested in our community.

As always thank YOU for your interest and support.

Safe, Stable & Affordable Housing

Housing Rehabilitation Opportunities on Outer Cape

We have opportunities for eligible homeowners and landlords in Wellfleet, Truro and Provincetown in need of home repairs!

Through the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program, qualified property owners can receive 0% interest, deferred payment loans up to $35,000 for critical repairs to their home. Repairs include, but are not limited to roofing, heat, windows, siding, septic, lead paint abatement and energy efficiency upgrades.

Get expert assistance on planning the work, choosing a quality contractor, and oversight of the work.

To be eligible for the program, homeowners must own their own home; be a year round resident; be in good standing with federal, state and local taxes and carry homeowners insurance; and earn at or below 80% of the area median income. One fifteenth (1/15) of the assistance received is forgiven each year the homeowners continues to own and occupy the home.

You can find out more by contacting our Housing Rehab Program Manager, Jean Stanley at (508) 240-7873 x14 or by email. Funding is limited and available on a first come first serve basis. Please help spread the word!

Strong Local Businesses

Funds Support Fishing Business

Mike Russo and CDP Executive Director, Jay Coburn

Mike Russo has been fishing for over three decades. He's a groundfisherman--targeting pollock, cod, white hake and haddock. More recently, he's been finding it necessary and more profitable to go further offshore from his port in Provincetown to catch these species--with trips up to five days. To ease these longer trips, Mike needed to make some improvements to his boat, F/V Gulf Venture. While seeking financing he became aware of the Groundfish Revolving Loan Fund we administer through the MA Division of Marine Fisheries. According to Mike, "the program was a good fit." Through the program, groundfishermen are able to make boat repairs and improvements, buy quota, refinance debt and lease quota or days-at-sea. With the loan he received, he has been able to insulate the fish hold in his boat, increase the boat's net carrying capacity to carry more gill nets and rebuild the main engine and transmission. And so far this season, everything has gone as planned as a result of the changes. Mike commented about the loan, "The biggest thing for me was the ease of working with the CDP Business & Credit program staff. It went very smoothly. They listened to what I had to say about the business and respected it. We learned a lot from one another and I'm really grateful."

A Sustainable Future

Farmers Markets Boosting Local Economies

Have you visited a Farmers Market this summer? With more and more communities offering Markets--including many on the Lower Cape--their positive effects are being felt on local economies. The Farmers Market Coalition, a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening farmers markets across the United States, put together this piece highlighting how Farmers Markets are stimulating local economies. During our first season with the Orleans Winter Farmers' Market we too began to see indicators of positive local impact. With an average weekly attendance of 300 consumers and 20 vendors, there was the added revenue but that was not all. The connections that were made, the education that was shared, and the relationships that were nourished are factors that will have a lasting impact in our community and on our economy. So as we indulge in the bounty of locally grown produce this summer and prepare for the second season of the Orleans Winter Farmers' Market it is with the knowledge of how it is strengthening our community.

For more about how to participate in the 2015-2016 Orleans Winter Farmer's Market, read below.

Upcoming and Ongoing

23rd Annual Bob Murray Housing With Love Walk

Our team of Walkers participated in the 23rd Annual Bob Murray Housing With Love Walk this week. Hundreds of walkersrepresenting 11 housing organizations on the Cape walked together to raise awareness for the need for more affordable housing opportunities on the Cape, as well as the funds to support their efforts to make this happen. If you'd like to support one of our Walkers or our team, please follow this link.

With great appreciation to all of the local businesses who sponsored our participation in the Walk! Click Here for Full List.

SCORE Individual Business Counseling

Could your business use some extra guidance? Want to bounce business ideas off of someone? The CDP has arranged with Cape Cod SCORE to offer Individual Business Counseling with SCORE counselors right here in Eastham. Sign up today!

When: Wednesdays - August 19th and September 16th from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (1 hour sessions).

Where: CDP Conference Room 3 Main Street Mercantile, Unit 8 in Eastham

Sign Up: capecdp.org

More Information: Contact Pam at 508-240-7873 x18 or by email

2nd Annual Summer Evening on the Farm

Halcyon 2014

Join us to celebrate the CDP's work to support local farmers, food producers and shellfishermen.

Enjoy tasty local bites and cocktails at the beautiful Halcyon Farm in Brewster. Meet local growers, shellfishermen and food producers. Network with others interested in the local food movement. And learn more about the CDP's programs targeted to these business owners, particularly the Orleans Winter Farmers' Market.

See pictures from our 2014 event. Halcyon 2014

Set on one acre, Halcyon offers diversified organic vegetables. The Farm's produce can be found at the Orleans and Wellfleet Farmers' Markets, as well as through their seasonal CSA Program.

When: Wednesday, August 26th
Where: Halcyon Farm--3915 Main Street, Brewster
Ticket Price: $45 Buy Tickets
More Information: Contact Moira Noonan-Kerry at (508) 240-7873 �25 or email moira@capecdp.org.

Winter Farmers' Market Applications Available

Calling all farmers and food producers! Looking to extend your sales through the winter season? Apply to become a vendor at the 2015 - 2016 Orleans Winter Farmers' Market.

* 10 markets on 1st and 3rd Saturdays from Dec - April

* Vendors selling products that are grown, made, caught or produced by them within Barnstable County are urged to apply

* Applications are currently being accepted on a rolling basis with priority given to those who submit a complete application by September 1st

* For details and an application, visit our website or contact Andrea at (508) 240-7873 x10 or by email at andrea@capecdp.org.

We are also hiring a Market Manager. Find out more.

We're Hiring

Fiscal Manager

The Fiscal Manager is a full-time senior position providing day to day bookkeeping and accounting support to the Director of Fiscal & Operations. Read More.

Affordable Rental Housing

We manage 70 rental homes throughout the Lower Cape. Availability changes on a regular basis. Please contact our Director of Property Management at 508.240.7873 �17 or email alice@capecdp.org. If you have questions and for more information. You can also find out more on our website.

Currently we have openings on our list for 3-bedroom rental in Wellfleet.

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July 29th: Rob Doane, Chief Business Officer of the Aquaculture Resource Corporation (ARC) in Dennis and Katherine (Kat) Garofoli, Administrator at the Dennis Conservation Trust join us to discuss transition plans, business growth and conservation at ARC.

August 5th: Executive Director, Dick Kraycir and Operations Manager, Dorothy Bassett talk about the Chatham Marconi Maritime Center and the history of wireless communication on Cape Cod.

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