Community Development Partnership

Community Development Partnership We create opportunities for people to live, work and thrive on the Lower Cape.

The Community Development Partnership leads the Lower Cape in building a diverse year-round community of people who can afford to live, work and thrive here. To accomplish our mission, we promote, develop and manage affordable housing; nurture the launch and growth of small businesses; and facilitate collaboration with business, non-profit, and government partners. Since its inception in 1992, the

CDP has become a leader in developing and delivering innovative programs that foster an economically and environmentally sustainable Lower Cape Cod community. As a community development corporation, we value economic, racial & ethnic diversity and foster a sense of inclusion and participation of local area residents, business owners, and leaders. Throughout our thirty-year history, the CDP has continued to adapt to the ever-shifting economic and demographic landscape of our area while maintaining our commitment to strengthening and expanding the building blocks of a vibrant local economy. The CDP is a steward for critical community resources such as stable and affordable rental housing for low-and-moderate-income residents, micro-loan funds that help unleash the entrepreneurial spirit in the region, and fishing quota that has preserved our small-scale fishing fleet.

Summer may be winding down, but for small business owners, now is the time to turn that momentum into a strong Q4.Join u...
09/03/2026

Summer may be winding down, but for small business owners, now is the time to turn that momentum into a strong Q4.

Join us Wednesday, September 16 from 5:30–7:30 PM at Wild Water Collective in Orleans for The Art of Doing Business: Riding the Summer Momentum into Q4 Success — an interactive roundtable designed for local entrepreneurs and small business owners to connect, share what’s working, and talk through what comes next.

✨ Featuring Jessica Gomes, The Beaded Wire
🎤 Facilitated by Erika Nickerson, Beach Cottage Living

Come ready for conversation, fresh ideas, and connection with other people doing business on the Lower and Outer Cape.

Space is limited — register at the link:https://capecdp.org/event/creative-business-2

Presented with support from Trust Bank and Development Growth Capital Division.

09/01/2026

Hard to believe Summer Evening with the CDP was just 1-week ago!

We’re still smiling.

What a magical night — and what an incredible reminder of what can happen when a community comes together.

We are humbled by the generosity, energy and enthusiasm that surrounded us, and especially excited by the many new connections made throughout the evening. To everyone who joined us, supported us, sponsored us, shared our story and stepped up for this community: thank you.

This video is more than a look back at an amazing evening. It’s a calling card for the CDP — a glimpse of who we are, the community we’re building, and the momentum behind where we’re headed.

And we want to keep that momentum going.

Want to learn more about the CDP? Become a CDP Ambassador? Introduce us to someone who should know our work? Invite us to a meeting or gathering? Or simply sit down with us and hear more about what’s ahead?

Let’s connect. We’d love to set up a time.

We’re humbled. We’re energized. And we’re incredibly excited for what’s to come.

We’re all in — and we hope you’ll join us.

A few first glimpses from an unforgettable **Summer Evening with the CDP**—with many more to come. 💛The weather was perf...
08/28/2026

A few first glimpses from an unforgettable **Summer Evening with the CDP**—with many more to come. 💛

The weather was perfect. The CDPainkillers were a hit, the mocktails refreshing, the food delicious, and music from Natalia & Keb set the mood. Against the beautiful backdrop of Truro Vineyards + South Hollow Spirits, 250+ friends—old and new—came together to celebrate the Lower and Outer Cape we love and imagine what’s possible for its future.

Then the Provincetown Town Crier got our attention—and the stories took over.

Board member Nate Mayo helped share the CDP story and his own history here.

Liam Rowland shared his deeply personal journey as a chef, entrepreneur, father, and new owner of Salty Market in Truro. His words moved so many of us—and the hug from his 10-year-old daughter when he finished was a moment we won’t soon forget.

We heard from people building their lives here—from a newly hired Brewster EMT able to serve his community and stay local, to an Eastham business owner navigating what it takes to take the next step.

Andrea Aldana shared her vision for what comes next: not simply talking about what our region is losing, but imagining what we can build together—a place where people can afford to live near where they work, entrepreneurs can take a chance on an idea, families have childcare, and the next generation sees opportunity here and chooses to stay.

Then came the paddle raise.

You raised them high. You were **ALL IN.**

There were moments that left us speechless—including an extraordinary surprise from one incredibly generous donor. We’re still finalizing the numbers, but we can already say: **you exceeded every expectation.**

We made new friends, continued conversations, strengthened relationships, and saw a growing community of CDP Ambassadors ready to open doors, make connections, and help move this work forward.

To our sponsors, donors, partners, volunteers, friends, and guests: thank you for investing in this work and believing in what’s possible.

**The next story hasn’t happened yet. Together, we’re going to help write it.**

Thank you for being **ALL IN.** 💛

More photos, stories—and a very exciting final total—to come!

The season may be winding down, but the ideas don’t have to. 💡We’re looking forward to **The Art of Doing Business**—a c...
08/26/2026

The season may be winding down, but the ideas don’t have to. 💡

We’re looking forward to **The Art of Doing Business**—a chance to come together, look back at the season, and talk about **what worked, what we learned, and where we want to go next.**

This roundtable is all about conversation: sharing successes and challenges, hearing what worked for others, setting new goals, and exchanging ideas that can help keep the momentum going into the months ahead.

We can’t wait to hear what everyone brings to the table!

And we’re here! ☀️🥂 Summer Evening with the CDP is tonight!We’re ready for an incredible evening at Truro Vineyards + So...
08/25/2026

And we’re here! ☀️🥂 Summer Evening with the CDP is tonight!

We’re ready for an incredible evening at Truro Vineyards + South Hollow Spirits—live music, amazing food and drinks, old friends, new friends, and a beautiful summer night together.

Still want to join us? Online ticket sales are closed, but come on over to Truro Vineyards—we won’t turn you away!

We can’t wait to welcome you, celebrate our community, and enjoy Summer Evening with the CDP.

See you tonight! We’re All In! 💛

Our whole team is ALL IN and ready to welcome you to Summer Evening with the CDP tomorrow! It takes a team to bring an e...
08/25/2026

Our whole team is ALL IN and ready to welcome you to Summer Evening with the CDP tomorrow!

It takes a team to bring an evening like this together—and we’re so grateful for our incredible staff, sponsors, partners, friends, and colleagues who have helped make it possible.

Now, we’re ready to celebrate with all of you. Here’s to summer, community, connection, and a beautiful evening together at Truro Vineyards + South Hollow Spirits. We can’t wait to see you! 💛

Our own Emma, was featured in the Cape Cod Chronicle!
08/24/2026

Our own Emma, was featured in the Cape Cod Chronicle!

We’re proud to have Emma Fillion on the CDP team — and equally proud to see the impact she’s making across the Lower and...
08/21/2026

We’re proud to have Emma Fillion on the CDP team — and equally proud to see the impact she’s making across the Lower and Outer Cape.

In a recent feature in the Cape Cod Chronicle about her work on After Hours, the community she created for young adults on Cape Cod, Emma asks an important question:

“Is this a place where there is potential to make a life that people would be content with?”

At the CDP, that question is at the heart of our work. Building a strong year-round community is about more than housing or jobs. It’s about connection, belonging, opportunity, and creating a place where people can build a life and thrive.

Emma brings that spirit to her work every day — connecting residents, creating opportunities for people to engage in their communities, and helping build a stronger future for the Lower and Outer Cape.

We’re so proud of Emma’s dedication, creativity, and commitment to community — both through her work at the CDP and through After Hours. 💙

08/19/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO! 🎉

Summer Evening with the CDP is almost here, and Andrea has a sneak peek at what’s in store. Great food, local flavors, live music, incredible people — and a beautiful evening at Truro Vineyards, all in support of the Lower and Outer Cape communities we love.

There’s still time to register — and you won’t want to miss this one!

📅 Tuesday, August 25 | 6–8 PM
📍 Truro Vineyards + South Hollow Spirits

Come celebrate with us, connect with friends old and new, and Join the Journey. We’re all in!

🎟️ Register today! https://capecdp.org/event/summer-evening-with-the-cdp

Ready to turn your summer lessons into a strong finish to the year? ✨Join the CDP and Erika Nickerson of Beach Cottage L...
08/14/2026

Ready to turn your summer lessons into a strong finish to the year? ✨

Join the CDP and Erika Nickerson of Beach Cottage Living for The Art of Doing Business on Tuesday, September 16 at Wild Water Collective in the Town of Orleans, MA. (Orleans Chamber of Commerce)

This interactive evening is designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs across industries. A panel of guest speakers will help you take a fresh look at your business as we head into the final months of the year.

We’ll revisit your summer goals, talk honestly about what worked (and what didn’t), and turn those lessons into actionable strategies for a strong Q4 — including holiday planning, marketing, and setting your business up for success through year-end.

📅 Tuesday, September 16
📍 Wild Water Collective, Orleans
🎤 Speakers + full agenda coming soon!

A special thank you to MassDevelopment, our program funder, for making this programming possible, and Rockland Trust, our workshop sponsor, for supporting our local business community.

Save the date, bring your ideas, and let’s finish the year with purpose and momentum.

Address

PO Box 2786
Orleans, MA
02653

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15082407873

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