Sierra Commons

Sierra Commons, continuing to pick up some serious steam, has just expanded its office into the adjoining space on the third floor of the Stonehouse.  The new space adds around a hundred square feet of office space, a kitchen and an extra bathroom, which gives us an even bigger platform to support emerging businesses.  And feed them.  Currently, the space features some art from our newly featured local artist, Chris Duccini (more here), and some open desk space for new members. (more…)

According to an article on YubaNet, Nevada County currently leads every other county in California with 33% of its population listed on Donate Life California’s tissue and organ donor registry (versus the statewide average of 26%). Yet another statistical representation of Nevada County’s bleeding hearts. Driven by people like the ones in our own Nevada County, Donate Life California now boasts a total of 6 million citizens on its donor registry, making it the largest donor registry in the United States. (more…)

A bowl of stone fruit, a couple of broken fountains and a marble lamp – an unusual assortment of items you might say, however all connected for Chris. “The fruit, the lamp, the fountains were all items that my family regarded with great reverence while growing up.” Why? Because his grandfather, Gaetano Duccini, created them and were among the few remaining pieces the family had from his work as a sculptor. (more…)

I don’t usually get too rowdy in public, but several times in the past couple years I’ve found myself at odds with Nevada City bartenders. Why? Because I wanted to watch the President speak on TV.

Tonight is the State of the Union, and this time I have an alternative. (more…)

Last night Sierra Commons hosted The Exchange’s first social night of 2010, with guest speaker Duane Strawser of Tour of Nevada City bicycle shop. Duane reflected on his success–an inspiring story for those who want their business to be rooted in the community they live in. (more…)

The Exchange is hosting their first social of 2010, Wednesday, January 20, 5:30pm at Sierra Commons in Nevada City.  The guest speaker will be Duane Strawser, owner of Tour of Nevada City Bicycle Shop. Duane was instrumental in bringing the Amgen Tour of California to Nevada County. He is also the former president of the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce. (more…)

Sierra Commons is offering a FREE DAY here,  just to prove once and for all that co-office life rules.

Bring your laptop and your Nalgene water bottle (which you can re-fill at our water cooler)  and come on by for an hour, two hours, or the whole day . We still have space available here in our semi-private room ($250/month, bring your own desk) our open room ($200/month, desk supplied) and our nomadic, first-come, first-served memberships are just $100 month. Check out the space and see which one suits you. Have a meeting in the conference room. Send a fax. Make a phone call in the quiet phone room. Make some popcorn or some coffee. Tell Sierra Commoners your business ideas. Listen to theirs.

As the sun sets, or maybe a little before, we will go outside and watch the ribbon cutting ceremony for our new sign. If it’s warm, you can stay out there. If it’s cold, come on in. Either way, have a drink! They’re free too!

Last Thursday, Nevada City’s Planning Commission approved our plans to put a sign in the space depicted in the accompanying photo. Subsequent to this event a local paper reported on it and referred to our organization as “Sierra Commons Business Ignitor.” This was flattering and descriptive, but not entirely accurate. We expect the sign to clear things up.