Introducing the CDP Update

We are excited to introduce a new way to communicate with you—our valued donors and supporters. Starting this month, we will shift from our usual monthly newsletter to an update every two months. Going forward, we will alternate between sending a newsletter and an update. So, you can expect to receive a newsletter next month, followed by an update the month after, and so on.

Our monthly newsletter has become one of our most successful projects, with nearly 2,700 subscribers, strong open and click-through rates, and an impressively low unsubscribe rate. Over the past year, we have made various design, font, and color adjustments to enhance consistency, readability, and accessibility. These improvements have made it easier for our readers to skim and engage with the content that matters most to them.

Creating high-quality content and in-depth stories for our newsletter requires a significant investment of time, which is often in short supply. With February marking our first CDP UPDATE, we aim to provide valuable content and recent highlights to keep you informed. By making this change, our team will be able to allocate more time to new engagement priorities that will help further our mission.

We look forward to hearing what you think! Thank you for your continued support.

Jay Coburn

President & Chief Executive Officer

Laura Cannata

Chief Advancement Officer

Welcome New Leadership

In January, the CDP Board appointed Bill Madden, a Commercial Loan Officer with Cape Cod Five to its Board of Directors. Bill has been involved with the CDP since 2021, serving on its Advisory Board, and later also on the Economic Development Council. Bill is filling an open seat and will stand for election to a full three-year term at the CDP’s Annual Meeting this spring. A resident of Orleans, he also serves on the Orleans Affordable Housing Trust. Learn more about Bill here.

Bill shared, "It is important for organizations like the CDP to have the resources and opportunities to help people. Nobody can do it all by themselves. I want to see the community I grew up in become a place where people can start families and careers to build fulfilling lives. The community needs it."

Donor & Supporter Survey

We value your feedback and would appreciate learning more about your experience with the CDP. Please participate in our short Donor & Supporter Survey by Friday, February 21st. Your responses will help us improve our engagement efforts, ensuring that we connect with you and others in meaningful ways.

CDP Open House March 27th

The CDP team is excited to announce that we are settling into our new, modern office in Orleans, located in Hilltop Plaza at 180 Cranberry Highway, Unit 5. Our new space is a significant improvement, featuring a large conference room for meetings, freshly painted colorful walls, and high-quality equipment. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make our new office home a reality.

Please save the date for our Open House on Thursday, March 27th, 3:30-5 PM. An email invitation will be sent later this month.

We Heart You

If you receive a phone call from the CDP on Wednesday, February 12th, please be sure to pick up!

It’s our annual Donor & Supporter Thank-a-thon, and our board members and staff will be calling to express their gratitude for the positive impact you make. We also want to learn more about why you choose to support our work.

Seeking Nominations

We are excited to announce that nominations are open for our annual community service and entrepreneurship awards.

These distinguished awards, the Gwen Pelletier Award for Excellence in Community Service and the Norm Edinberg Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurship, seek to recognize and honor outstanding individuals who have left an indelible mark on the Lower Cape community through their selfless service and commitment to fostering economic diversity and entrepreneurship.

We invite community members to actively participate in this important process by submitting nominations for deserving candidates by Friday, March 14th. Click the links below for nomination forms. Award recipients will be announced at the CDP's annual meeting in late April/early May.

·     Gwen Pelletier Award for Excellence in Community Service

·     Norm Edinberg Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurship

CDP Programs

CDP program teams planned a busy winter, offering a variety of helpful and timely workshops to support small business owners and affordable housing advocates. Please visit our website to learn more about our programs and to sign up.

CDP Client Spotlight

Visit the Salty Market, located at 2 Highland Rd. in N. Truro, for comfort and fun Fridays and Saturdays from 2 PM to 7 PM. You’ll be glad you did! You can learn more about Salty Market and its owner and founder here.

Fridays: Enjoy Farm-to-Table Snacks, authentic Pinchos, Tacos, and a selection of wines and cheeses.

Saturdays: Indulge in Ramen for dine-in or take-out. You can pre-order your ramen by calling 508-487-0711 starting at noon on Saturday.

Your support and involvement are invaluable. Thank you for making our work possible and for positively impacting our community.

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