Sierra Business Council is a member-based organization of over 700 individuals and businesses who are committed to pioneering innovative solutions in the Sierra Nevada.
We've been walking the talk since 1994. We are the Sierra Nevada’s sustainability organization and continue to demonstrate that vibrant communities, fair and prosperous economies, and healthy thriving ecosystems are not competing interests. When all three thrive, everyone wins. OUR MISSION To pioneer innovative projects and approaches that foster community vitality, environmental quality, economic prosperity, and social fairness in the Sierra Nevada.
OUR VISION In the Sierra Nevada, change and challenge create opportunities. Through innovation, integrity, and respect, the Sierra Business Council fosters and harnesses these opportunities by implementing and modeling proactive adaptation to a shifting environment, economy, and population. These measures will empower the Sierra Nevada to become the best place to raise a family, seek adventure, engage in community, grow a business, to learn, and find meaningful work – a place of hope and accomplishment. The region’s economy is diverse, inventive, and sustainable; the land is cherished, inspiriting and alive; the communities welcoming, open and engaging. It is a place where residents and visitors have the opportunity to improve their lives, renew their spirits, and prosper in health as well as wealth. It is the place so many of us seek – a place to call home. OUR SERVICES We work in the program areas of ECONOMY, ENVIRONMENT, COMMUNITY, and LEADERSHIP. A list of our services in each of these program areas is as follows: ECONOMY Downtown Improvements Brownfield and Mill Site Redevelopment Heritage Economy Projects Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy
ENVIRONMENT Conservation Planning Sustainable Forestry Ecosystem Service Markets Carbon Footprint/Offset Projects Agricultural Preservation Policy Stewardship Contracting
COMMUNITY Visual Preference Surveys Land Use Policy Research, Analysis, and Process Design General Plan Updates Design Guidelines Form-Based Codes
LEADERSHIP Fair Labor Practices Meeting Facilitation Affordable Housing Social Network Mapping Educational Forums Leadership Training |
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