Sierra Commons

Nevada City, CA – This month, Nevada County’s nonprofit business hub, Sierra Commons, is launching a fundraising campaign to support a new community program called a Kitchen Incubator that will give local food entrepreneurs the tools they need to start and grow a successful commercial food business.  “The vision of the Kitchen Incubator is to […]

Nevada City, CA – February 1, 2023 – Get ready to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is Impacting Nevada County jobs and the local community. Sierra Commons invites the public to join and engage in thought-provoking conversations about AI during their February 16 Tech Meetup. “Even people who don’t consider themselves tech-savvy are now accessing powerful […]

Nevada City, CA – Nevada County Board of Supervisors has named the local nonprofit group Sierra Commons as one of three grant recipients who will receive funds to bolster economic development in the region.  Sierra Commons will receive a Community and Economic Resiliency Grant to support a new Business Accelerator program focusing on starting technology […]

Nevada City, CA – It’s May, the wildflowers are in full bloom along the river trails, and longer, warmer days mean adventure is accessible to everyone in Nevada County.  It’s also Small Business Month and an excellent time for adventurous spirits to turn their dreams and creative ideas into new local businesses that will keep […]

The Sierra Commons Business Ignitor Course has helped hundreds of Nevada County entrepreneurs kickstart their businesses. Going beyond the classroom and the knowledge gained from a team of highly qualified instructors, it’s a remarkable student experience — a safe place for students to open up about personal challenges and fears about starting an enterprise. It’s also a place […]

Nevada City, Calif. – Sierra Commons, Nevada City’s small business center and coworking space, is launching the Future Forward Business Ignitor Course. As Fall approaches, changes to our local economy are accelerating.  The end of Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and shifting job market dynamics are leading many people to reevaluate their personal and professional priorities.  Entrepreneurship […]

NEVADA CITY, Calif. March 29, 2021 – This April, Sierra Commons is offering a six-week Business Igniter Course covering all the basics you need to know to thrive in your business endeavors. Over the past decade, Business Ignitor graduates have started and reignited hundreds of local businesses. The decision to take the Ignitor Course is […]

Nevada City, CA – March 10, 2021 – Sierra Commons, Nevada City’s small business center and coworking space is launching a special Spring Forward Business Ignitor Course. While building on the proven model of Ignitors past, and continuing to leverage the efficiency – and necessity – of remote learning, Spring Forward’s instructors are experts from […]

Nevada City, CA – September 23, 2020 – Since March 2020, Sierra Commons has made dramatic shifts to respond to the rapidly changing needs of small businesses and remote workers. The Sierra Commons E-Commerce Business Ignitor Course, offered free to the public, helped 70 businesses build viable online strategies. The class served industry sectors including brick-and-mortar […]

NEVADA CITY, Calif. January 20, 2020 – Sierra Commons is kicking off 2020 with its signature “Business Ignitor” starting March 4. This intensive, six-week training program is designed for people who want to kickstart a small business or who are ready to take their existing enterprise to the next level. Classes are held Wednesdays from […]

Nevada City, Calif. August 5, 2019 – Sierra Commons, Nevada City’s small business center and coworking space is relaunching their signature Business Ignitor Course. Rebranded as Ignitor X, the entire curriculum has been re-envisioned to meet the present-day needs of entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and small business owners. Registration is now open. Classes start on August 14th, […]

NEVADA CITY, Calif. March 22, 2019 – On March 31, 2019, Sierra Commons will hold its first-ever Outdoor, Fitness & Recreation Gear Swap so that local outdoor enthusiasts can load up on gently used – and gently priced – outdoor, fitness and travel gear. “The trails are opening up, and that means it’s time to […]

September 11, 2018 – Starting this month, Nevada City’s business ignitor campus and co-working space, Sierra Commons is expanding its venue offerings, mentorship and education opportunities to help local entrepreneurs grow their businesses. To kick things off, Sierra Commons will hold a free Ice Cream Social from noon – 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 13 […]