Sierra Business Council

Did you hear SBC's Project Manager Brittney Gutierrez and the Town of Truckee Town Manager Jen Callaway on 101.5? Listen to the interview here and join us at the Steve Randall Community Rec Center in Truckee tonight from 5-7 pm to check out the community dark sky photo competition winners.

If you live in the Sierra and don’t have access to high-speed broadband, the state needs to hear from you! The CPUC is currently accepting input from internet consumers via the link below. This input will help direct future broadband funding to areas where it is most needed in our communities. Follow this link for instructions on how to provide your input between now and Aug. 2: https://lnkd.in/gDMhzZhD

As part of the Truckee Tahoe Building Decarbonization Pilot Program, SBC hosted a contractor in-person class on July 17th. The training was focused on providing local contractors with the skills to install heat pumps for space heating and cooling and water heaters in snowy winter climates. The class was lead by experienced contractor and trainer, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance and attended by 11 contractors. Huge thank you to Liberty Utilities for hosting our training! For those who were unable to attend the in person training, we also offer 10 on-demand trainings available online. To access the online trainings or if you would like to learn more about the program please email cta@sierrabusiness.org.

On behalf of our partners at We Prosper Together, we would like to invite you to join us at the next Sacramento Region California Jobs First Convening on July 16, 2024 at the Red Hawk Casino in Placerville. This event will inspire explorative discussions around the industries in this region, the challenges they face, and how we can create innovative solutions as one. Following the convening, we will have a cocktail reception where everyone can network and further discuss the day’s insights. We Prosper Together: Powering Up the Capital Region!, a California Jobs First Business Growth & Innovation Convening Date: July 16, 2024 Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (including the reception) Location: Red Hawk Casino Register: Your presence at the Business Growth Convening series would be a valuable contribution to our collective goal of fostering inclusive business growth and resilience in our region.

We need your help! In order for future broadband funding to go where it is needed most, we want members of the public to let us know whether the current broadband map accurately depicts your home or business. Does the map show internet service is available where you know it isn’t? If you have service, does the map accurately show the internet speeds you are experiencing in your community? Your participation will help make sure your area is eligible for future grant funding through the CPUC's Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program (BEAD) program. Follow this link to provide your input between now and Aug. 6: https://lnkd.in/gDMhzZhD

Great News! The climate bond was signed by acting Governor Mike McGuire in the evening of July 3, 2024. SB 867 is a first-of-its-kind, $10-billion Climate Resilience Bond that will be put before the voters on the November 5, 2024, ballot. Polls show Californians support investments in clean drinking water, wildfire prevention, clean air and protecting our lands. Thank you #CALeg for putting #SB867 on the ballot! #2024ClimateBond @CASpeakerRivas @ilike_mike @CAgovernor

The Sierra Jobs First Draft Strategy Packet is live! This Packet contains the draft strategies that were developed from conversations with Sierra Jobs First Collaborative and industry experts, data and research published in the Sierra Jobs First Regional Summary at the end of 2023, and community feedback collected at our May and June workshops. Click the link below to review our draft strategies, tactics and desired outcomes and provide feedback. The public comment process will run through July 8th, so please get involved and share your thoughts, comments, and suggestions. Stay tuned to this channel over the next few weeks where we will highlight specific points from the plan. Thank you for taking part in this important process! https://lnkd.in/dHnj6B4h

Congrats American River Conservancy for protecting these important watersheds! Check out this video about their recent acquisition, the El Dorado Ranch!