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December 2024

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WHAT A YEAR!

As we near 2025, we want to thank our generous supporters and highlight the vital work they make possible.

We worked with 262 small business owners strengthening their operations through training, technical assistance, and access to capital, including 219 business owners representing low- and moderate-income, women, LGBTQIA, veteran, and immigrant communities
We approved 8 loans totaling $186,515
We offered more than 150 hours of technical assistance, support and advice during monthly office hours at the Brewster Chamber of Commerce, Chatham Works, The 204 Cultural Arts Building, the Orleans Chamber of Commerce, and the Provincetown Commons
We held 16 workshops in collaboration with the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension, The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod, The 204 Cultural Arts Building, Provincetown Commons, SCORE, WE CAN, and the Wellfleet Chamber of Commerce
We leased 87,795 pounds of scallop quota to 15 fishermen through the Cape Cod Fisheries Trust.

January 2025 CDP Workshops

Start your new year off right. Whether you are an artist, artisan food maker, or a business owner looking to improve your record keeping, we have something for you!

The Art of Maximizing Your Potential

January 14th 9 am - 3:30 pm

The 204 Cultural Arts Building, Harwich

QuickBooks Online

January 16th, 23rd & 30th 9:30 - 11 am

Virtual

Bringing Your Food Product to Market

January 27th & February 3rd 5:30 - 7 pm

CDP Office in Orleans

Creative Development Series

Marketing Yourself and Your Online Presence

January 28th 5 - 6:30 pm

Hybrid: Provincetown Commons or via Zoom

CDP Referral Program

December's winner is Theresa Parker.

She will receive a $50 gift card to a CDP client business.

REFER A BUSINESS TODAY! YOU MAY BE JANUARY'S LUCKY WINNER!

Upcoming Office Hours

To schedule an appointment, visit the CDP Business Events page or email Pam or Tricia

Thank you to our community partners for the opportunity to use their space to meet with clients and for their support of small businesses and entrepreneurs.

MAKE an appointment for Free Small Business Assistance

EforAll Spring Accelerator & Healthy Communities Pitch

EforAll Cape Cod is accepting applications for its Spring Accelerator which runs from March 4th to May 29th. Deadline to apply is January 15th at 5 PM

The EforAll Accelerator Program is a free, 12-week program offered twice a year. This program offers a unique combination of immersive business training, mentorship, and access to an extended professional network. Anyone with a dream to start or grow a business or nonprofit is encouraged to apply.

Questions? Attend an EforAll Info session at the Provincetown Commons on January 6th.

Learn more and apply today!

EforAll Cape Cod, Provincetown Commons, and Community Development Partnership are co-hosting a Pitch Contest at The Provincetown Commons!

Do you have a business or non-profit idea within the theme of health and/or health equity? If your business idea makes Cape Cod healthier, we’d like to hear about it.

EforAll Pitch Contests are lively two-hour events that offer entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their business idea to a friendly audience and receive valuable feedback from experienced judges.

Attend the EforAll information session at the Provincetown Commons on January 6th and learn more.

The deadline to apply to pitch is March 12th at 12 Noon.