This
initiative started as an inspiration of George's when he retired from his
position as founder and chairman of the Clear Picture Corporation ( www.clearpicture.com ) and moved to the
rural area of River John and Tatamagouche, first to a small farm and then to a
residence in Tatamagouche. He soon became aware of the predicament of many of
the small farm owners and other neighbors, who worked at multiple jobs during
the day and on their limited free time, worked their farms. The pressure is
unrelenting and exhausting. It is not uncommon for the men to die prematurely
in their mid fifties.
Was
there a way to provide additional income to neighbors while responding to the
need to protect communities in the face of peak oil?The answer seemed to lie with the Internet.
Most
of the past year has been spent researching potential suppliers and products
and establishing supplier relationships, creating the initial core team which
only happened in the most recent six months,
and developing the website and initial promotion pieces.
George is the founder and chairman (retired) of Clear Picture (www.clearpicture.com) a highly
successful Internet-based survey company serving Fortune 100 companies
including IBM. Intel and AXA Insurance.
George received a doctorate in psychology from New
YorkUniversity
and spent two decades teaching and conducting research in human communication
at several universities in the United States
and Canada.
Dr. Marshall has written three books on the application of computers in
business for Prentice Hall.
His most recent book published
in 2003 is entitled, From a World of Madness to a World of
Sanity: Guides for Action is based on his three decades of
involvement with the Shambhala Community and Buddhism.
He currently lives in the village of Tatamagouche
in northern Nova Scotia and is
establishing Internet-based initiatives that are aimed at creating grass roots
economic development to support community protection and movement to the use of
renewable energy.
His two children, Dana and
Adam, both visual artists, and families live in Holland.
George may be reached at
or by phone at 902-657-0345.
Michael Latinski is a
licensed electrician, interprovincial status since 1986, for residential,
commercial, and industrial installations. Mike is an electrical contractor
through his company, North East Electric. In addition he is an insured
Authorized Renewable Energy Distributor for wind, solar power, solar thermal,
and hydroelectric systems.
Rudi
Michael Dietrichhas been an
independent businessman for over 35 years
in the wholesale, retail and manufacturing sectors.
In addition he is an accomplished web developer and is the web master forTGGSenergy.
or by phone at 902-657-0345. 