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Latest Developments
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Sierra Business Council June 2016
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Summer may not have technically arrived quite yet, but it sure feels in full swing here at SBC! There's just something about warm weather and sunshine that makes you feel like celebrating, and that's exactly what we're going to do.
Read on below for the exciting announcement of the 2016 Sierra Vision Award winners, along with fun upcoming events in Tahoe/Truckee and the Central Sierra, a look at how the Sierra wound up fairing in the FY 2015 Cap-and-Trade program (spoiler alert: there are some amazing ongoing projects in our region, but the Sierra's still appears left out of a majority of the funding allocations - sign up for the Sierra CAMP email list to learn more!), and big news on a loan program for Truckee small business owners.
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2016 Sierra Vision Award Winners
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We are so excited to announce the winners of the 2016 Sierra Vision Awards!
The Sierra Vision Awards recognize and honor leadership in restoring and invigorating our local economies, communities, and environment. We'll be working with the winners to plan celebratory events in each of their respective communities, so stay tuned for news on how you can commend these Sierra visionaries.
Until then, help us congratulate this year's winners!
Loren Clark -
Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Loren is being recognized for his commitment to the triple bottom line, the understanding that our economy, our environment, and our communities work best when working together. Loren was critical in implementing the
Placer Legacy program that protected thousands of acres in Placer County. Additionally, Loren laid the ground work for the
Placer Conservation Plan, which aims to promote economic development in the region while protecting nearly 50,000 acres of critical habitat. Finally, his skill set in landscape photography cannot be ignored, Loren has captured incredible images of the Sierra Foothills that showcase his respect and understanding of the region.
Greg Wiliams, Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship
Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship (SBTS) has expanded in range and scope in recent years, but their core vision set by Executive Director, Greg Williams, remains the same: restore, maintain, and build recreational trails that can be enjoyed by all users for today's users and future generations to come. SBTS focuses on trails in Tahoe and Plumas National Forests, but their commitment to involving nearby communities in their efforts along with educating users on the impact recreational trails have on local economies is one that can be appreciated across the region.
David and Jamie Orr, Tahoe Mountain Lab
Tahoe Mountain Lab is aiming to establish a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem in South Lake Tahoe by attracting top-notch talent, creating economic opportunities for local youth, and acting as both a business incubator and community hub. Co-founders Jamie and David Orr are credited with instilling a positive feedback loop in Tahoe Mountain Lab, helping businesses establish themselves and then providing the tools for those same entrepreneurs to in turn attract and retain new talent. By acting as leaders in community-based innovation, Tahoe Mountain Lab is putting South Lake Tahoe on the entrepreneurial map.
Joe Lane, Mountain Rambler Brewery
Mountain Rambler Brewery is not only a community hot spot where residents and visitors alike can come socialize, find out the latest in local news, and enjoy great beer and food, it's an education in local history, geology, and biology. The beers, made in-house, are named after local peaks, flora, and fauna - just one example of owner, Joe Lane's commitment to the Eastern Sierra community. It's become a base to start or end one's night, an integral part of Bishop, Joe's hometown, after only a year in operations, one that is committed not only to the community it serves but to the environment around it.
Congratulations to all of our winners, and a big thank you to everyone who nominated a person or organization for a Sierra Vision Award. Our region is one filled with empowered people doing amazing things!
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Tahoe/Truckee and Central Sierra Green Drinks Events
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This coming
Tuesday, June 14th, is going to be a big day for Green Drinks in the Sierra Nevada!
Tahoe/Truckee Green Drinks is partnering with
Tahoe Food Hub to cohost this sustainability-focused networking event at the
Farm Shop in Alpine Meadows from 5:30 - 7:00 pm.
Stop by for free drinks and small bites, great conversation and networking opportunities, and a seedling sale! If you're heading to Bluesdays at Squaw, Tahoe/Truckee Green Drinks is your perfect pre-show event.
And if you find yourself in the Central Sierra on Tuesday, check out our
Central Sierra Green Drinks event co-hosted with
Timeless Art Gallery, happening from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Learn how Timeless Art Gallery supports the Town of Arnold's creative community while meeting new people, catching up on community issues, and enjoying a free beverage and light refreshments.
If you're in the Tahoe/Truckee area or the Central Sierra, we hope to see you at a Green Drinks event this Tuesday!
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SBC's Sierra CAMP Lays Out CA Allocation of Cap-and-Trade Funds to the Sierra
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How much of the State's cap-and-trade money went to the Sierra in Fiscal Year 2015?
Only 2.36% of $870 million!
Learn more by visiting the
Sierra CAMP website for our analysis on cap-and-trade spending in the Sierra Nevada.
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Loan Program Established for Truckee Small Businesses
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Click
here to learn more about this exciting opportunity for Truckee entrepreneurs!
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