At Sierra Business Council, we work to provide innovative approaches and solutions to the Sierra’s toughest challenges, and we rely on those who care for the region as we do to help keep our work going. The support of donors like you allows us to continue our efforts to build a better Sierra Nevada.
We envision a future in which strong communities, circulative economies, and a resilient environment are the foundation of the Sierra Nevada region. Through our work in Economic Empowerment, Regional Advocacy, and Climate Action, we work to make that vision a reality.
On the ground, this work includes advancing policies regarding forest health, wildfire risk reduction, workforce housing, equitable broadband access, climate action, and more. It entails providing direct support to Sierra small businesses and entrepreneurs through one-on-one no-cost counseling, assistance navigating loans and grant opportunities, and educational programming. We also serve local governments, special districts, and other community partners interested in proactive climate action through greenhouse gas emissions reduction, planning and adaptation efforts, and creating cross-jurisdictional and regional opportunities for collaboration. Our well-known programs include the Sierra Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Sierra Nevada Energy Watch (SNEW), Sierra Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Partnership (CAMP), the Gold Country Broadband Consortium, the Lake Tahoe Water Trail, the Sierra Chapter of the California Green Business Network, the Martis Fund Homebuyer Assistance Program, the newly announced Eastern Sierra Region of California's Community Economic Resilience Fund, and many others you can read about here.
Our work is guided by Sierra Business Council’s vision of a diverse, inventive, and sustainable region where the economy is vibrant, the land is thriving, and the communities offer opportunity for all. With your support, we will continue to implement this vision in 2022 and beyond.
Over the coming year, we will cultivate a thriving post-COVID Sierra economy, advance recovery initiatives in wildfire-impacted communities, increase state investments in the region, accelerate workforce housing solutions, bridge the digital divide in rural California, elevate recreation and outdoor access solutions, and increase regional capacity for climate adaptation and mitigation efforts. To accomplish all this, we need your support.
As a prospective donor to Sierra Business Council, we’re asking you to champion our shared vision for the Sierra. Your contribution will directly benefit the communities, environment, and local economies of the Sierra, strengthening not just our work here at Sierra Business Council, but the entire region.
With gratitude and on behalf of our entire team,
Jill Sanford
Communications Director, Sierra Business Council