Sierra Commons

Sierra Commons will host a presentation by the Sierra Green Building Association (SiGBA) on green business and ecological and economic sustainability as part of the “Keep the Sierra Green” Business Program.

This program is an important part of the SiGBA mission to “educate and promote environmental building and business practices for a sustainable lifestyle in the Sierra Nevada communities.” Anyone interested in sustainability and either becoming or supporting a green business is welcome to attend. For info on SiGBA and how to sign up for the event, please visit the SiGBA website. More info will be posted here as the event nears.

The Sierra Business Council, as part of its Sierra Nevada Energy Watch program, will be offering a FREE three day workshop on energy auditing skills for individuals/businesses in small and medium-sized commercial facilities (under 500kW).  The workshop will be held in Auburn from April 14-16.

According to the SBC website and the Workshop flier, the focus of the workshop is to help identify retrofitting opportunities that would help reduce overall energy usage and increase efficiency.  For businesses and entrepreneurs, this would mean a long-term reduction of energy costs and well as a lower carbon footprint. (more…)

Looking for ways to get your business up and running?  Curious about available careers in the growing Green industry?  Need help with your business plan?  How about help with human resources?  Or tips on using social media to market your business?  The Economic Resource Council, or ERC, is an organization dedicated to assisting business retention, expansion, and creation in Nevada County.  Outlined below are some upcoming events listed on their Community Calendar.  These events should help anyone with their business endeavors and ongoing education and evolution as an successful entrepreneur. (more…)

SEDCorp, a private, non-profit regional economic development organization, is continuing to ramp up its business training.  For those of you who were interested in, but missed out on, February’s SEDCorp Business classes, have no fear.  Due to high demand, SEDCorp will be offering Coryon Redd’s Internet Marketing classes in March. Check out the dates they will be offered below, and head over to the Nevada County New Business Network for more info on the cost and how to sign up.
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Last Thursday, Sierra Commons hosted Barry Friedman for the second installment of the Speaker Series. The night was a fantastic success, as Barry gave an inspirational presentation to a “sold-out” audience.
Drawing from his own experiences, he shared some of his personal lessons learned and gave an emotional call-to-arms, encouraging those in attendance to pursue their passions and dreams as entrepreneurs. Check out the photos below… (more…)

Last Sunday, after Nevada City’s Mardi Gras parade, Sierra Commons hosted local artist, Chris Duccini, and several of his works of art for our second art exhibit. Several dozen people turned out to check out his paintings, many of whom brought their children and families. There were food platters, wine, music (streaming from Pandora and even some live music, the latter provided by two local musicians, a violinist and guitarist). Check out the photos below… (more…)