Michael Gurstein, Ph.D. ** NOTE ** New E-Mail as of Sept. 1, 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ECBC/NSERC/SSHRC Associate Chair in the Management of Technological Change Director: Centre for Community and Enterprise Networking (C\CEN) University College of Cape Breton, POBox 5300, Sydney, NS, CANADA B1P 6L2 Tel. 902-563-1369 (o) 902-562-1055 (h) 902-562-0119 (fax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://ccen.uccb.ns.ca ICQ: 7388855 ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 07 Jul 1999 17:19:20 -0700 From: Tompkins Institute <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Festival of Community Economics This is a forwarded announcement. For more information, please contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] *************** Festival of Community Economics A Learning Vacation in Two Parts: International and Atlantic Canada Tompkins Institute, University College of Cape Breton Dr. Greg MacLeod, Director PART I: Mondragon-Valencia Conference 19-20 August 1999 The Mondragon Co-operative Corporation, chosen by the United Nations as one of the top fifty social-economic innovations in the world, is the best example of worker ownership. Forty thousand workers are shareholders in this $12 billion corporation, producing a wide range of products from refrigerators, auto parts, furniture, and machine tools. Hosted by Dr. Greg MacLeod, author of From Mondragon to America, this international conference will feature guest speakers from Mondragon and Valencia, Spain. PART II: Atlantic Federation of Community Development Co-operatives/Corporations Workshop (Atelier) 21 August 1999 Community-based groups have a great deal of interest in economic development, but few concrete examples and models. A network of community and investment co-operatives and corporations do exist but the need to communicate is great. It is important that these groups share experiences in developing new business ventures and become aware of government programmes available -- also valuable to unemployed workers. This workshop, designed to provide hands-on experience, will feature practitioners from Atlantic Canada who will share their know-how with fledgling groups. Martin Donkervoort, Manager of Shareholder Relations, CROCUS Funds (Winnipeg), will be a festival reactor. CROCUS is a $130 million investment fund sponsored by credit unions and labour unions in Manitoba. Gerard Perron, manager of Quebec City regional development co-operative, will be another reactor. Registration Fees (include meals): Community Economic Development members (Affiliates): $60.00 Others: $100.00 Students/Unemployed: $50.00 (bursaries available) To register, please send cheque or money order to: Festival of Community Economics Tompkins Institute University College of Cape Breton P.O. Box 5300 Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P 6L2 Canada All other enquiries: 902.563.1266 (tel); 902.563.1366 (fax) E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Conference Programme will follow upon registration. Supported by International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation (ECBC), and BCA Holdings Ltd. Stephen MacLean University College of Cape Breton P.O. Box 5300 Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P 6L2 902.563.1266 (tel); 902.563.1366 (fax)
