http://www.sbcouncil.orgLatest Info from the Sierra Business CouncilThu, 03 May 2012 17:15:51 PDTen-ushttp://www.sbcouncil.org/7http://www.sbcouncil.org/7Thu, 03 May 2012 17:15:51 PDTSierra Vision Awards 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Tuesday May 1st, 2012 at the Sierra Health Foundation, SacramentoJoin us to celebrate individuals and organizations throughout the Sierra that have made a major contribution to the Sierra Business Council's Mission.Click here for more information including a list of award winners and nominees. RSVP: Click HereSierra Nevada Geotourism Celebration Event 6:30pm - 8pm, Friday, May 18th 2012 at the California State Railroad Museum, SacramentoPlease join us to celebrate the official launch of the Sierra Nevada Geotourism Project!  This free event serves as a thank you to everyone who participated in the Sierra Nevada Geotourism Project, and a recognition of all that we have accomplished since 2009.Click here for more information and to RSVP. Land Ethics Leaders Program: Northern Sierra Workshop Friday evening - Sunday afternoon, June 1st-3rd, 2012 at the Sagehen Creek Field StationPresented in partnership between the Aldo Leopold Foundation, Northern Sierra Partnership and Sagehen Creek Field Station, the Land Ethic Leaders workshop engages participants from across the country in leading reflective discussions designed to help people think about the relationship between human communities and the land. The Land Ethic Leaders program is rooted in Leopold’s own method of engaging his family and students in developing a personal land ethic—observing the natural world through scientific inquiry, participating in purposeful work on the land, and reflecting on their experiences. Together, these activities can bring people to a new understanding and respect for the landscape around them. For details and more information, click here to download the flier for this program. Click here to register or contact Jeannine Richards at the Aldo Leopold Foundation for more information.  Green Drinks Central SierraGreen Drinks is a monthly installation of events dedicated to networking with professionals in the sustainability field. Usually these take place on the second Tuesday of every month! Become a fan of SBC on Facebook for updates. Upcoming Green Drinks: 6pm - 7:30pm, Tuesday, May 8th at Sonora Subaru, Sonora6pm - 7:30pm, Tuesday, June 12th location TBD Past Events 2011 Sierra Innovation Summit Catalyzing Business & Rural EntrepreneurshipSept. 16, 2011Sierra College, Rocklin CampusWe had an inspiring and thought provoking Summit at Sierra College. Thank you to all who attended, spoke and made the 2011 Sierra Innovation Summit a success, and thank you for your energy, ideas and vision for a better future. Tell us how we did on the Summit through a quick and easy form, by email or by calling SBC at (530) 582 4800. Click here for notes and more. Rural Energy & Climate Policy ForumSeptember 28, 2011Tsakopoulos Library Galleria, SacramentoWe had an informative forum where local government staff and officials, as well as the general public discuss the status of the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 as well as implementation strategies specific to rural Sierra counties with high level California officials. We have had great feedback from our panelist from the state agencies. One quote among many: " I thoroughly enjoyed the meeting and the audience... it allowed me to talk to a group of folks that we don't often meet with." - Ken Alex (Governor’s Office of Planning and Research,Director; and Advisor to Governor Jerry Brown).Tell us how we did by email or calling SBC at (530) 582 4800. Click here for notes and more.  http://www.sbcouncil.org/Sierra-Nevada-Geotourism-Celebrationhttp://www.sbcouncil.org/Sierra-Nevada-Geotourism-CelebrationFri, 27 Apr 2012 15:03:01 PDTPlease join us to celebrate the official launch of the Sierra Nevada Geotourism Project! This free event serves as a thank you to everyone who participated in the Sierra Nevada Geotourism Project, and a recognition of all that we have accomplished since 2009. Friday, May 18th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm at the California State Railroad Museum in Old Town Sacramento.http://www.sbcouncil.org/index.php?cId=9http://www.sbcouncil.org/index.php?cId=9Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:13:37 PDTThe Thriving Forests Compendium is a comprehensive compilation of knowledge. Accounting for the challenges and opportunities in the Sierra Nevada, The Compendium highlights an array of sustainable forestry projects.http://www.sbcouncil.org/Projects/Trainings-and-Leadershiphttp://www.sbcouncil.org/Projects/Trainings-and-LeadershipTue, 31 May 2011 10:38:01 PDTThrough our latest project, The Green Prosperity Initiative, Sierra Business Council is offering two training tracts: The Energy Efficiency Training Program and a fresh version of Sierra Leadership Institute.http://www.sbcouncil.org/Projects/energywatchhttp://www.sbcouncil.org/Projects/energywatchTue, 25 Oct 2011 13:07:31 PDTFind out if your business qualifies for an audit through the Sierra Nevada Energy Watch Program, available to commercial facilities and others in PG&E territory in the Sierra Nevada.http://www.sbcouncil.org/Projects/Request-an-Audithttp://www.sbcouncil.org/Projects/Request-an-AuditThu, 11 Nov 2010 18:07:46 PSTFind out if your business qualifies for an audit through the Sierra Nevada Energy Watch Program, available to commercial and other facilities in PG&E territory in the Sierra Nevada.http://www.sbcouncil.org/railyardhttp://www.sbcouncil.org/railyardSat, 17 Jul 2010 22:02:15 PDTThe Sierra Business Council presents a Forum for community dialogue about new development in the Sierra Nevada. We invite you to participate.http://www.sbcouncil.org/forest-carbon/?catName=forest-carbonhttp://www.sbcouncil.org/forest-carbon/?catName=forest-carbonTue, 04 May 2010 17:06:45 PDTPast posts on this blog have covered such topics as the emerging forest carbon market, effects of climate change in the Sierra Nevada, and, most recently, the importance of biomass utilization.http://www.sbcouncil.org/Eliminate-Your-Junkmailhttp://www.sbcouncil.org/Eliminate-Your-JunkmailWed, 18 Nov 2009 11:28:21 PSTShop Local this holiday season and check out the newest resource from Sierra Business Council; the Local First Google Map!http://www.sbcouncil.org/Sustaining-Rural-Places-Toolkithttp://www.sbcouncil.org/Sustaining-Rural-Places-ToolkitWed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PSTThe Sustaining Rural Places Toolkit was created in partnership with the Sierra Business Council and Saving the Sierra because sharing stories about people, place, and innovation helps to protect our beautiful places.