 | Rebuilding Communities: Local Economic Development Michael Shuman, an attorney, economist, and small business expert, is the Vice President for Enterprise Development for the Training and Development Corporation, based in Bucksport, Maine. In Part 1 of this candid interview, Mr. Shuman talks about RE-building local communities in a world of diminishing energy resources like oil and natural gas. He explains how keeping your dollars in the community also just makes good business sense. Mr. Shuman is author of five books and numerous articles on the relationship between community and international affairs. His work has appeared in The Nation, The New York Times, Foreign Policy, and The Washington Post. |
 | Manila Resource Development Corporation Video Presentation Manila Resource Development Corporation ( MANRED) is a placement and consultancy company involved in deploying highly skilled professionals to local and overseas companies. For over 27 years, MANRED prides itself as an institution in the industry -- one of the few pioneers in the business that has withstood the test of time. We operate in an environment that lives with our credo "quality manpower deployed on time." |
 | UBC students homeless due to Bastion Development Corporation http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20081011/BC_homeless_students_081011/20081011/?hub=BritishColumbiaHome |
 | Lifting UP Brooklyn Faith-Base Conference, Part 25 of 25 Practicum Panel: Putting Together a Real Estate Project, Question and Answer, Part 4 of 4 Brooklyn's churches, synagogues, temples and mosques are anchors in their communities. Many play, or have the potential to play, an active role in community revitalization, often as landowners. In organizing this half-day conference, however, it was BEDC's goal to assist religious institutions in their efforts to improve their neighborhoods in a manner that will serve both themselves and the greater community. The conference provided practical instruction on topics such as forming local development corporations to facilitate revitalization efforts, navigating real estate transactions, and planning for contextual neighborhood development. |
 | Pastor Dan @ EBALDC 10.07 Dan receives an award at the East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation annual event, and shares about life at Oak Park Apartments |
 | EL MAMBO Award-winning "El Mambo" music video created by Public Benefit Corporation's SCOOP-TV students at the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation in Detroit, Michigan. Original music by local artist Supreme. |
 | AEDC Spotlight on Finisar AOC Allen Economic Development Corporation spotlight on local company - Finisar Advanced Optical Components. Finisar's Advanced Optical Components has led the industry in high volume VCSEL technology since introducing the first commercially available VCSEL in 1996. For precision optical sensor applications, our VCSEL superior reliability, low drive current, high coupled power, narrow and circularly symmetric beam, and versatile packaging options (including arrays) are enabling solutions not possible with other optical technologies. Finisar's Advanced Optical Components has shipped more packaged VCSELs than any other company. We offer various standard and custom VCSEL packages including arrays, TO can, LC, SC, optical subassemblies and optical front end solutions, and mating detectors. Our world-renowned R&D team is continually developing higher speeds and expanded wavelengths. |
 | Plutonic Power Corporation - Corporate Video Plutonic Power is a green energy company currently developing a suite of non-storage (run of river) hydroelectric projects in British Columbia. The company's flagship project, the 196 Mega-watt East Toba and Montrose project, is currently under construction, with operation to begin in 2010. Plutonic's run of river projects are environmentally benign, consistent with the Province of British Columbia Energy Plan, desirable as a source of electrical generation and able to significantly impact BC's current energy needs. Plutonic's projects are divided into three areas: Hope, Howe Sound and the Green Power Corridor (GPC). Non-storage (run of river) hydroelectric is one of the most environmentally friendly and commercially viable sources of electricity generation available. Our company is committed to continuously work with First Nations, stakeholder groups and local communities in the development of its green energy projects. Plutonic Power Corporation is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol PCC |
 | The story of Shamrock, Texas. What does a person look like after being robbed at gunpoint by corrupt local officials and living under daily threats of injury and death to his wife, children, himself and his business? This is a narrative of the crimes committed by the Shamrock Economic Development Corporation (who was owed *no* money by the radio station licensee) against KBKH 92.9-FM (http://www.kbkh.com), the radio station in Shamrock, Texas. The entire story of the drugs, crime and corruption in Shamrock, Texas, can be found at http://www.shamrocktx.us (with opinions and commentary) and at http://www.shamrockedc.com (in a "nothing but the court certified facts" format consisting - mostly - of actual court documentation). Note: This video was recorded during 2004 and will soon be replaced with a new and updated version that more accurately reflects the crimes committed byShamrock, Texas, officials and a district attorney (who made it all possible) who is now serving federal time for using and selling drugs IN HIS COURTHOUSE OFFICES!!! As you can see, Shamrock, texas, is a VERY interesting place. |
 | DaMill's Stop the Violence Song The West Haven community kicked-off its Safe Summer Sports Program in style. DaMill was there with his "Stop the Violence" song at the United Center. Chicago, IL. Near West Side Community Development Corporation put the day's events together. Part of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation's New Communities Program. |
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