SIERRA NEVADA – Sierra Business Council hosts Sierra Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Partnership (Sierra CAMP), a collaborative effort of organizations, businesses, and local governments to improve climate resilience and advocacy in the Sierra Nevada. Sierra CAMP promotes and facilitates regional climate adaptation and mitigation strategies, serves as a climate action capacity-building hub for Sierra/Cascade communities, […]
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Sierra SBDC & Sierra Commons to Host Free Capital Summit on Dec. 2
Grass Valley, Calif. – On Friday, December 2nd at 9:00AM, the Sierra SBDC at Sierra Business Council and Sierra Commons are hosting a free Capital Summit at the Golden Empire Grange at 11363 Grange Ct., Grass Valley sponsored by River Valley Bank. This in-person event provides entrepreneurs a networking opportunity with a variety of lenders to […]
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Sierra Business Council is offering free energy audits through the Sierra Nevada Energy Watch
Sierra Business Council is celebrating Energy Awareness Month this month! We welcome everyone to celebrate by saving energy–and we can help! Sierra Business Council operates the Sierra Nevada Energy Watch (SNEW), an energy efficiency program funded by Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E). Energy Watch programs are funded by PG&E in order to provide energy efficiency […]
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CA Small Business Grants applications open Dec 30 – Jan 8, SBC available for assistance
December 24, 2020 – The California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant will OPEN DECEMBER 30. A total of $475 million will be available in two rounds. Round one will distribute $237 million and opens December 30 at 6am and closes January 8 at 11:59pm Sierra Business Council’s Small Business Development Center is working with our […]
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Access, Water Safety, and Stewardship Come Full Circle with the Lake Tahoe Water Trail Map & Access
Truckee, CA September 2, 2020 – More and more visitors coming to the Sierra and concerns about the transmission of COVID-19 have underscored the need for education about stewardship and safety in the Lake Tahoe region. With safety top of mind, Sierra Business Council encourages all Lake Tahoe paddling enthusiasts to purchase a Lake Tahoe […]
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$225,000 Nevada County Last-Mile Broadband Grant Application Available
November 12, 2019 – The application process for the Nevada County Last-Mile Broadband Grant, managed by Sierra Business Council (SBC), is officially open. The focus of the Nevada County Last-Mile Broadband Grant Program is to provide resources that help make the financial case for new and existing Internet Service Providers to invest in building broadband […]
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Tour the Zero Net Energy 2018 Fine Homebuilding House Located in Nevada City
Nevada City, CA March 13, 2019 – Sierra Business Council and Fine Homebuilding have partnered to offer local development stakeholders and fans of modern, sustainable architecture an open house tour and presentation of the 2018 Fine Homebuilding House. Built by Atmosphere Design Build in Nevada City, the handcrafted home has been built to the highest […]
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Nevada County Developing Energy Action Plan, Requests Community Input
Truckee, Calif. October 12, 2018 – Nevada County and Sierra Business Council (SBC) are working together to develop an Energy Action Plan for the County and they want to hear from you. The goal of the Energy Action Plan is to accelerate energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water efficiency projects done by residents, businesses, and public […]
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Grass Valley Business Resilience Workshop: Disaster-proof your business from wildfire
Grass Valley, CA. May 8, 2018 – One in four small businesses never reopen after a disaster. Nine in 10 fail within a year unless they are able to reopen within five days of a disaster. Don’t let your business become part of this statistic. Learn how to “Disaster-Proof Your Business” at this upcoming half-day […]
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Sierra Business Council Announces Winners of 2018 Sierra Vision Awards
Truckee, CA February 9, 2018 – Sierra Business Council (SBC) is thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s Sierra Vision Awards. The Sierra Vision Awards recognize and honor leadership in restoring and invigorating our local communities, economy, and environment. This year’s nominations, made by community members throughout the region, were an impressive collection of […]
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Nominate Your Favorite Local Leader for a Sierra Vision Award
Truckee, CA November 1, 2017 – Can you think of a local leader in your community deserving of recognition? Sierra Business Council (SBC) is inviting the Sierra Nevada community to nominate individuals, organizations, businesses, and government agencies for the 2017 Sierra Vision Awards. The Sierra Vision Awards recognize and honor leadership in restoring and invigorating our local […]
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Looking for Entrepreneurs: Sierra Small Business Development Center Designated Hub for BlueTechValley Innovation Cluster
Truckee, Calif. September 7, 2017 – The Sierra Small Business Development Center (SBDC), managed by Sierra Business Council (SBC), has been awarded funding to work with the BlueTechValley Central Valley Innovation Cluster (BTVIC). The BTVIC was spearheaded by the International Center for Water Technology at Fresno State as part of a grant from the California […]
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Nevada City Area Take Charge Tour on April 29
NEVADA CITY, Calif. March 17, 2017 – The Take Charge Tour: Best Practices in Energy and Water is a local event featuring a collection of homes and businesses in the Nevada City area that display cutting edge systems and innovative designs tailored to meet foothill community needs while addressing the high electricity and resource burden of buildings. […]