A Note from Jay  The Backbone of Our Success
One of the hallmarks of Community Development Corporations, like the Community Development Partnership (CDP), is our connection to the people we serve, and the importance we place on involving our clients, residents and community leaders in setting our program priorities. As a certified Community Development Corporation, we are required by the Commonwealth to have a diverse and representative Board. This Board is charged with ensuring our programs help to improve the lives of our low to moderate-income neighbors. Our sixteen member Board of Directors is made up of residents of the eight Lower Cape towns. They bring a variety of skills and expertise-as small business owners, bankers, and advocates for affordable housing and sustainable economic development. One of our Board members is a resident of one of our affordable homes, while another Board member is a loan client. Our Board also has many Committees, comprised of both Board members and community volunteers. These committees work to better inform the Board's role in setting policy and serving as stewards of our precious resources.
Two years ago, we created an Advisory Council to enable us to broaden our base of community leaders who are invested in our success and further strengthen our connection to the communities we serve. The Advisory Council now consists of over 60 members. These individuals serve on Committees, and advise the staff and board as we sharpen our existing efforts and explore new program initiatives.
A primary reason for our success over the years has been the commitment of our Board and Advisory Council members to help us focus our efforts to meet community need with the greatest impact, and help us secure the resources we need to do the work we do. I am so grateful for all our Board and Advisory Council members do to enable us to create opportunities for people to live, work and thrive on the Lower Cape.
As always thank YOU for your interest and support.
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Safe, Stable & Affordable Housing
Taking Care of the Home You Love
As a follow-up to our popular First Time Home Buyer Education, we're offering a class for new homeowners and anyone interested in tips on how to manage their most important asset.
We're excited about the class topics and the local experts who will be joining us, including:
* Managing Your Budget - Robinson
Financial Solutions
* Are You Covered? The lowdown on insurance - Rogers & Gray Insurance
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Strong Local Businesses
Teaming Up to Set-Up Start-Up's for Success
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With support from The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod, we are offering our workshop series for small business owners at the early stages of starting a business. Participants learn about creating a clear vision, assessing strengths, analyzing the market, and getting started.
"Part of being a local bank is investing in the communities where we live and work," said  Joel Crowell, President and CEO of The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod. "One of the best ways to do this is by offering educational opportunities to Cape Codders about growing a successful business. We're proud to partner with the Community Development Partnership for their Smart Start Fall Workshop series. We encourage anyone looking to start or grow their business to attend."Get More Details and Sign Up
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A Sustainable Future
Increasing Energy Efficiency
Within many of the programs and services we provide to both business owners and homeowners, energy efficiency has become a foundation. We wanted to share this image because it does such a great job laying out various energy efficiency options and gets you thinking about measures to implement both in your home and in your business.
One of the significant things we've been able to do is install 420 solar panels on some of the affordable rental homes we own and manage across the Lower Cape. Just in this most recent quarter a portion of them (264 panels) generated a total revenue of $11,000. These same panels have generated $47,000 in revenue since they were installed just about 3 years ago. When you add that with the savings realized from some of these other measures it's a win-win for the budget and the environment.
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Take Your Green Business to the Next Level
This workshop if for businesses who have completed Level 1 Verification and are committed to taking their sustainable practices to the next level. Attendees will learn from the experts about what's new in energy efficiency and solid waste management. And how to create an effective marketing strategy to promote their green business.
Speakers Include:
David Quinn, Barnstable County Regional Waste Reduction Coordinator
Matt Dudley, Cape Light Compact - Commercial and Industrial Program Manager Pam Andersen, CDP, Business & Credit Program Manager
When: Thursday November 5th from 1:00-5:00 PM
Where: CDP Conference Room, 3 Main Street Mercantile, Unit 8 in Eastham
I Want to Sign Up: capecdp.org
Find Out More: Contact Pam at 508-240-7873 x18 or by email.
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A Winter Farmers' Market can offer vendors an opportunity for year round sales. This training will help vendors strengthen their individual businesses and the Winter Market as a whole. Topics include:
- Risk Management
- Record Keeping
- Marketing and Sales
- Orleans Winter Farmers' Market vendor orientation
Open to all growers and producers of value added products.
When: Thursday November 19th from 5:00 PM-8:30 PM
Where: CDP Conference Room, 3 Main Street Mercantile, Unit 8 in Eastham
I Want to Sign Up: capecdp.org
Find Out More: Contact Andrea at 508-240-7873 x10 or by email .
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Do you have a strong business but know you need to improve on one or two things?
Join us for a workshop series for existing business interested in growing, improving or refreshing their business. Working in a confidential setting, business owners will be able to address current issues that challenge them on a day to day basis, including: 
- Understanding the financial health of your business
- Making more money
- Managing employees and professional services
- Setting up systems
- Balancing home and work
When: The workshop consists of three classes on the following dates--Thursday, December 3rd; Tuesday, December 8th and Thursday, December 10th from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Where: Judge Welsh Meeting Room, Provincetown Town Hall
Sign Me Up: capecdp.org
Find Out More: Contact Sheila at 508-240-7873 x13 or by email. This series is co-hosted with the Provincetown Economic Development Committee and sponsored by the Provincetown Part-Time Resident Taxpayers Association
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Orleans Winter Farmers' Market
Enjoy fresh, locally raised and produced food throughout the Winter at the 2015 - 2016 Orleans Winter Farmers' Market. Starting Saturday, December 5th!
When: 10 markets on 1st and 3rd Saturdays from December 5th - April 16th 9 AM to Noon
Where: Nauset Regional Middle School (cafeteria) - 70 Route 28 Orleans, MA
Find Out More: www.capecdp.org
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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: Wednesday, December 16th from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (1 hour sessions).
More Information: Contact Pam at 508-240-7873 x18 or by email
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Director of Economic DevelopmentThe Director of Economic Development is responsible for leading the Economic Development Department in planning, executing and evaluating the organization's strategic business and credit programs that have measurable impact in the community. Additional responsibilities include participating in program resource development, grant writing, marketing, community outreach, and stakeholder relations. Find Out More.
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Affordable Housing Opportunities
Affordable Rentals
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.
Housing Rehabilitation Program
Attention homeowners and landlords! Receive up to $35,000 for critical repairs to your 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. Funding is limited and available on a first come first serve basis.
Opportunities in Dennis, Harwich, Eastham,
Wellfleet, Truro and Provincetown.
You can find out more at our website or by contacting our Housing Rehab Program Manager, Jean Stanley at (508) 240-7873 x14 or by email.
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Tune In to This Place Matters
  92.1 WOMR & 91.3 WFMR
Join host Susan Lindquist & her guests for a lunchtime
talk about life on Lower Cape Cod.
If you have an idea for a guest or topic - Contact us
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This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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