Sierra Solutions Conference
Tools for Sustainable Communities, Economies and the Environment
October 3-4, 2008
Mammoth Resort Conference Center
Mammoth Lakes, CA [View Map]
Be inspired to help form the future. The Sierra Business Council and the Sierra Nevada Conservancy invite you to this year’s most powerful gathering in Mammoth Lakes, CA. Sierra Solutions will highlight those leading the sustainability charge in the Sierra Nevada – those who believe, “The Sierra Nevada is a place that serves as a model for the rest of the nation – it is a place where we pursue a green economy, support valuable ecosystems, and design sustainable communities.”
This year’s Conference will highlight solution-based tools, processes and opportunities for ensuring sustainable and vibrant sierra communities, landscapes and local economies. Don’t miss this fabulous opportunity to network with other leaders in the region.
Registration Fees*
Before August 8th
Early Registration - $175
Early Registration plus SLI Dinner - $230
Early Registration plus SLI Dinner (SBC Member/SLI Alumni) - $220
Early Registration - Friday Only - $125
Early Registration - Saturday Only - $75
After August 8th
General Registration - $250
General Reg plus SLI Dinner - $305
General Reg plus SLI Dinner (SBC Member/ALI Alumni) - $295
Friday Only - $150
Saturday Only - $100
Please note that pricing for Friday includes both lunch and a dinner/dance event, and pricing for Saturday includes lunch only. Breakfast can be arranged on your own or you may register for breakfast for $18 each by calling SBC at 530-582-4800.
*If you are a SBC Member or SLI Alumni please contact SBC for the dinner discount password.
Refunds
If your plans change: Refunds, less a $30 processing fee, will be granted if the request is received by email, phone or fax by September 3, 2008. Refunds less a $75 processing fee will be granted if the request is received by September 18, 2008. No refunds will be granted if a request is made after this date. Please email refund requests to atoso@sbcouncil.org. Please Note: Refunds will only be processed one week after our event.
Accommodations
Mammoth Mountain Resort is offering a group rate to conference attendees and rooms are being offered pending availability. Please use the link to the left for detailed information about group rates at Mammoth Mountain Inn and The Village Lodging located at Mammoth Mountain Resort, and to explore a wide range of alternative lodging options in the area.
Sierra Leadership Institute Dinner – Thursday, Oct. 2nd
This is a public event and all are encouraged to attend. Join us for the fabulous Sierra Leadership Institute Alumni Dinner! Ride the gondola to McCoy Station on Mammoth Mountain and enjoy a wonderful dining experience with your colleagues. The gondola will be available 5:30-10:30pm free of charge. Dinner for Alumni and SBC members is $45, non-members $55. The social hour will start at 6pm and dinner will be served at 7pm. A contribution of $5 will be made to the Susan Carpenter Endowment Fund for every dinner ticket sold. Reservations can be made in conjunction with your conference registration online or we can assist you at 530-582-4800.
Sierra Nevada Youth Empowerment Program
Sierra Solutions also marks the first year we are instituting a Youth Empowerment Program as part of our conference. Urban and rural youth from throughout the state of California will convene to discuss community issues and bridge the divide between their experiences. If you are interested in participating as a mentor in this program, please contact Nikki Riley at nriley@sbcouncil.org.
Commitment to Sustainability - Here’s how this conference demonstrates a commitment to reducing its footprint and convening a diverse range of attendees:
Sierra Business Council, the Sierra Nevada Conservancy and Mammoth Mountain Resort are committed to creating a green and sustainable conference. We’re demonstrating this by providing meals made from local food, offering lodging in walking distance to the conference venue, providing childcare information, presenting a diverse array of housing to suit your budget, supplying a few biodiesel buses for public transportation, providing you with a way to carpool, and making a goal of limiting our waste for the entirety of the event. Click here for a complete schedule of transportation.
Ride Sharing
This year we’re using eRideShare.com, a FREE service for connecting our conference attendees going the same way. ErideShare is also used by commuters and travelers but offers a secure service for group and event attendees. We hope that you'll find this service a good way to commute or travel inexpensively and network on your way to Sierra Solutions.
Connect in 5 steps:
1. Go to www.erideshare.com
2. Register for free
3. Use the password “sierra” to enter Sierra Solution’s private group
4. Search for potential matches or post a ride request
5. Click on contact names to connect
Disclaimer for Ride Sharing
This service is provided solely to assist commuters in identifying potential carpool partners. SBC does not assess the suitability of individuals participating in this carpool program and removes ourselves from any liability in connection therewith.
Initially, participants should identify themselves by their email address only and not by last name, address, telephone number, or other personally identifiable data. Participants are solely responsible for determining whether and when it is appropriate to meet with or share personal information with a potential carpool partner.
It is solely your responsibility to notify your insurance provider of your intent to carry passengers and insure that you have adequate insurance coverage to protect yourself and your passengers.
Additionally, if you’re interested in offsetting your carbon emissions for your trip, we’re encouraging you to visit the Terrapass Website at www.terrapass.com. TerraPass carbon offsets fund clean energy and other projects that result in direct, measurable reductions in carbon emissions. Get started by calculating the footprint for your flight or drive to Mammoth Lakes.
 Please visit our conference partners' website by clicking on their logo here.
General Conference Inquiries: 530.582.4800
Sponsorship Inquiries: Steve Frisch, 530.582.4800 ext. 15, sfrisch@sbcouncil.org
Press Inquiries: Nikki Streegan, 530.582.4800 ext. 12, nstreegan@sbcouncil.org
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