ADSL and the Cadouin Community of Communes: A global project in support of local activity

In order to energize the region, the Cadouin Community of Communes’ elected officials favour cooperation among the actors. The Cadouin Community of Communes develops many partnerships with neighbouring communities and other institutional actors, (for example, tourism, recreation centres, household waste collection ...).

Economically, the willingness of elected officials has been to work extensively with local enterprises. For this, it turned to the chamber of trade. This team has worked closely with local businesses, on issues of economic leadership and development of individual businesses.
Local businesses, mobilized by collective action, decided to create the Association of Development of Local Expertise - ADSL. Roland Kupcic, a woodworker, is President of the association. Mireille Lespinasse, butcher, is Treasurer. Patrick Schmitz, manager of VFM Computers, is the Secretary.

The Development Project

Following a regional diagnosis, elected officials and companies have considered a program of actions. Individual and group actions are present. These actions are supported by the State through the FISAC (Intervention Funds for Services, Crafts and Trade) and the Greater Bergerac Area, via the Leader.


2009 Actions

-Study on the consumption flow
The objective is to define the commercial area and to analyze household consumption and business activity. This study will be used by elected officials, or by companies wishing to expand their business.

-Marketing Diagnosis
For businesses, the diagnosis made by a marketing professional lets companies revitalize their offer by adapting to consumer changes.


-Development of the Internet as a tool
Through the site www.pays-de-bergerac.com, the association wants to give all companies a window on the Internet.

-Regional marketing
Companies want to work on their collective image. For this, they are working on signs at the town’s entrance, as well as promotional tools.


-Action study for group trade activities
Objective: Increase traffic at points of sale through group action

-Local-knowledge fair
This annual event aims to enhance the diversity and quality of local businesses’ expertise. The last fair highlighted the catering industry. For this fair, Alain Bordes, professional photographer, made a photographic report of local know-how.