Keep Transactions and Commerce in the Ecclesia:  To promote “the social and divine good” for all mankind; in this life, and in the life to come. Both the righteous and the unrighteous, as well as their families, can be blessed by having their basic needs of: food, shelter, clothing and employment met. Ecclesiastical entrepreneurship places Christ in the center of all human interactions, enterprises, commerce, and transaction; and should manifest divine character and integrity.

Keep Commerce in the Community (the Family, Friends, and Neighbors):  Locally-owned businesses, in comparison to nationally-owned companies, thermodynamically keep more of the energy circulating within their communities when serving local businesses.  When service providers and farms are utilized, they continually strengthen the economic base of the community.                                                          
                                                              

Maintain Loyalty:  Communicating commitment, promoting family brand loyalty, and standing firm with those convictions improve an organization’s public image of integrity. 

Vested Interest in Community Service:  Non-profit organizations receive an average 250% more support from smaller business owners than they do from large firms. The enhancement of the non-profit community in its mission, also enhances Prado Group’s global footprint.
                                                                                       

Genus Loci (Sense of Place):  When people travel and go on a unique vacation, they generally seek out destinations that offer them a sense of being and purpose; “someplace,” not just “anyplace.” One-of-a-kind businesses are an integral part of the distinctive character of the community mosaic. We seek unique individuals with unique talents and unique creative ideas, which may have been suppressed or inhibited by economic or global forces. Prado Group seeks to bring the best plans of the best individuals from the “Blue Sea” of humanity to improve mankind.

Reduce Environmental Impact:  Local manufacturing and purchases require less transportation to market. Businesses who generally establish their enterprises in town or city centers (as opposed to developing on the fringes) enhance city growth and outward expansion. Working on the fringes of the city contribute less to (urban) sprawl, congestion, habitat loss and pollution.                  
                                                                                              

Create More Jobs:  In the U.S., small businesses are the largest employer of citizens nationally (+/- 65%); and in the local community, they provide the most jobs to residents. By promoting entrepreneurship and cultivating the Middle-class sector for growth and development, both young and old can move towards maximum employment, versus under-and-unemployment.                                                                                                

Better Service:  Local businesses often hire people with a better understanding of the products they are selling, and provide better service to the customers through building community and Relationships.             

Community Investment:  Local business owners who live in their communities are less likely to leave because they are more vested in the community’s future when they invest their money where they live. Community service organizations also know the pulse and needs of the local community; thus providing needed services.
 

Tax Efficiency:  Local businesses in town centers require comparatively little infrastructure investment and make more efficient use of public services, in comparison to nationally-owned companies who may not have a vested interest in the local community. Also, wherever possible, applicants should inquire and seek tax credits given by local municipalities and federal agencies for their business operations and locations. These incentives are generally offered to corporate or business entities that promote economic growth, job-creation, and community development and enhancement.

Local Prosperity and Ecclesiastical Enterprise:  A growing body of economic research has shown that in an increasingly homogenized world, entrepreneurs and skilled workers are more likely to invest and settle in communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character. Under current market conditions, it is often perceived as cheaper to buy distantly produced goods.  Larger multinational companies use their economies of scale (volume buying) to attract consumers to purchase goods manufactured from afar by offering lower prices.  However, the added costs are not always factored in; for example, transport, packaging, facilities, inspections, and their associated environmental costs.  Hence, Prado Group will capitalize on the advantages of both models where it is most beneficial and efficient to promote Ecclesiastical entrepreneurship and economic “best practice.”  Furthermore, newly established local and global trading routes and connections within these communities will be socially-minded, and geopolitical in nature.