THE COMMUNITY BUSINESS SERIES - Community Development Corporations - Dr. Greg MacLeod

THE COMMUNITY BUSINESS SERIES: The set of unique videotapes and booklets by Dr. Greg MacLeod documenting the outstanding success and potential of Community Development Corporations in action. "Hands on" advice from the people who have done it. Blueprints for success - strategies that work. And, now available internationally:

MONDRAGON: Established over 30 years ago, The Mondragon Experiment is the most successful worker's co-operative in the western world. "Mondragon" documents the economic model of Don Jose Maria, and the establishment of the famous technical school. The vast economic development complex of Mondragon today, employing 40,000 people, provides the original blueprint for C.E.D. in action.

Video & booklet: USD 25.00

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GNP DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION: Illustrates the experiences of a Newfoundland community development group in action. The rugged and isolated coastal location makes economic progress a difficult challenge. Nevertheless, determined residents have formed a successful business development corporation which supports resource based industries, such as fishing and forestry - and encourages other "business for people."

Video & Booklet: USD 25.00

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BCA & COMMUNITY FINANCE: Access to capital is critical for the success of community based business. When government and banks are reluctant to invest in areas of high unemployment, communities must develop their own innovative sources of finance. BCA is a Community Venture Capital Corporation - the working model of a new wave of community finance initiatives. Community self-finance makes all things possible.

Video & booklet: USD 25.00

THE CONCEPT IN OPERATION: The Community Business Corporation is a new but successful vechicle for community economic development. It's structure is designed to stimulate both economic and cultural initiatives. Through a practical analysis of community business ventures, and the concept of community itself, Dr. MacLeod illustrates what can be achieved when people work together towards a common goal.

Video & booklet: USD 25.00

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NEW DAWN: Presents a Business Development Corporation in an urban setting. Organized to establish ventures that offer both economic and cultural benefits to the community. New Dawn consists of a diversity of companies, the flagship company operates 250 apartments & commercial real estate, with assets over 10 million dollars. New Dawn Enterprises is the most successful and longstanding Community Development Corporation in Canada.

Video & booklet: USD 25.00

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CHETICAMP: Focusing their power as a small minority group, the Acadians of Cheticamp worked together diligently for survival. Economic cooperation and a fierce pride in their cultural identity became the foundation of the Cheticamp Cooperative Complex. Solidarity, enlightened leadership and an undeterred belief in themselves has made Cheticamp a model of community economic opportunity.

Video & booklet: USD 25.00

This set of Community Business Series Videos & Booklets are invaluable resource and inspirational tools for community economic development. Essential working case studies for community leaders, libraries, organizations and individuals. "The Community Business Corporation" - the wave of the future.

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Dr. Gregory MacLeod is the leading authority in C.E.D. (community economic development) in Canada. A renouned writer, lecturer, and hands on founder of successful business corporations, his extensive experience is now available to all in " From Mondragon to America"