Local/Regional Resources

Local Resources:

Town of Yarmouth:

A great resource to learn more about community information and services, government, doing business in Yarmouth, visiting, and the history of the town,

Yarmouth.ma.us

Regional Resources:

Arts Foundation of Cape Cod:

The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod (AFCC) is the regional arts agency for Barnstable County and Cape Cod’s only nonprofit arts and culture organization that serves all artists, all art forms, and all cultural and historical centers. We link the Cape’s artistic community and its residents and visitors. We know that the arts are a life-enhancing force and are essential to the economy, health, and vitality of Cape Cod. We believe our work is making a significant and measurable impact on the creative economy while enhancing Cape Cod’s reputation as a cultural destination.
Artsfoundation.org

MassHire:

The MassHire Cape and Islands Workforce Board (CIWB) is a regional, private sector-led agency responsible for overseeing all publicly funded vocational education and training programs serving the entire Cape and the Islands region. masshire-capeandislandswb.com

Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce:

The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce acts as the voice of Cape Cod, uniting business, industry, and the community in our common goal: “A Wonderful Way of Life.” The Chamber is a private, not-for-profit entity governed by a board of directors elected by our 1,300+ member organizations.

The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to helping visitors to our region make the most of their vacation experience. Our professional, knowledgeable staff is happy to suggest accommodations, restaurants, transportation services, visitor attractions, and more.
Capecodchamber.org

Cape Cod Commission:

The Cape Cod Commission’s mission is to keep a special place special and to protect the unique values and quality of life on Cape Cod by coordinating a balanced relationship between environmental protection and economic progress.
Capecodcommission.org

Cape Cod SCORE:

SCORE has more than 11,000 volunteers working out of 320 offices throughout the U.S., all dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses to start, grow and succeed. There are more than 50 members of Cape Cod & the Islands SCORE, all certified business professionals offering free confidential business advice, face-to-face mentoring, workshops, and tools.
capecod.score.org
SCORE Digital Library

Cape Cod Young Professionals:

CCYP connects Cape Cod’s emerging leaders, engages them in the community, and supports their efforts to advance, personally and professionally.
capecodyoungprofessionals.org

Cape Cod Technology Council:

CCTC’s mission, sometimes done in collaboration with others, is to communicate, promote, educate, and mentor the advancement of technologies within all sectors on Cape Cod and adjacent areas in southeastern Massachusetts to aid and abet their advancement and economic viability as well as that of the geographical regions in which they reside.
Cctechcouncil.org

Cape Cod Volunteer:

Matching people with meaningful volunteer opportunities on Cape Cod.
Capecodvolunteer.org

Cape Light Compact:

Cape Light Compact is a nationally recognized award-winning energy services organization operated by the 21 towns and two counties on Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard. The Compact’s mission is to serve its 200,000 customers through the delivery of proven energy efficiency programs, effective consumer advocacy, competitive electricity supply, and green power options.
Capelightcompact.org

Coastal Community Capital:

We promote economic development through small business growth, and management of the region’s small business loan fund, and provide entrepreneurial support through free business counseling and our annual workshop series. Coastal has unlimited access to an array of funding sources including SBA 504 loans, loan guarantees, and direct lending which are constantly evolving to provide the best solution for borrowers.
Coastalcommunitycapital.org

Cape Cod Blue Economy Foundation:

The Blue Economy Project is a regional initiative to promote and sustain a maritime-focused economy on Cape Cod, the islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, and southern Plymouth County. bluecapecod.org

OpenCape:

Advancing internet connections through our 100% Fiber Optic Network to improve the quality of life and expand economic opportunity throughout Cape Cod, the Islands, and Southeastern Massachusetts. opencape.org

Creating A Responsible Environment for the Cape & Islands (CARE):

CARE for the Cape & Islands™ was founded in 2012 as the Cape and Islands’ first travelers’ philanthropy initiative. As a travelers’ philanthropy initiative, CARE seeks to encourage, support, and create opportunities for visitors to donate their “time, talent, and treasure” to help preserve and protect the very things they travel here to see and enjoy: exquisite natural beauty, plant, and wildlife habitats, Cape & Islands culture and history.
Careforthecapeandislands.org

SEED Corporation:

As a regional non-profit economic development corporation, South Eastern Economic Development (SEED) Corporation focuses on job creation by financing all types of small businesses in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. SEED makes loans ranging from a $1,000 Micro Loan to a $5 Million SBA 504 Loan and also administers a small business technical assistance program.
seedcorp.com

Housing Assistance Corporation Cape Cod:

Housing Assistance Corporation was founded in 1974 as a pilot project to test the use of rental vouchers to help secure housing for year-round workers on Cape Cod. Since that time, our programs have expanded to assist more than 190,000 low- and middle-income households on Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. haconcapecod.org