The attached is a PDF summary of our initial survey results.
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Sustainable Economic Development
Promoting a healthy sustainable local economy: jobs, training, education, buy-local campaigns, green technology development, workforce support, small business support, sustainable development of natural resources, local to regional exports, Green Commerce Directory, Buy-Local Directory
Community Gardens Grand Opening Loomis-VOLUNTEERS/INSTRUCTORS NEEDED
My name is Amy Allen and this blog is an appeal to avid gardeners and members of Placer County for help in leading gardening/sustainability workshops at the new Community Gardens at Sierra Christian Church in Loomis. On April 14th, there will be a grand opening event bringing together local vendors, live music and non-profit organizations such as the Gathering Inn, Placer food bank and the local chapter of Heifer International.
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What Can Superheroes Teach Us About Sustaining Small Business?
Small businesses, and the entrepreneurs that start and grow them are the backbone of the economy, employing 92% of all Californians, and generating 70% of California's tax revenue. In the current business UN-friendly climate, entrepreneurs have to work super hard to keep generating those jobs and revenue for the state.
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Thu, 11/17/2011 - 11:55
Initial ED Survey Results
Tue, 10/25/2011 - 15:25
Center for Strategic Economic Research
These are some links forwarded by Dave Snyder that were provided by Ryan Sharp at the Center. The Center is working with the PC Economic Development Board to develop economic data that may be relevant to sustainable economic development efforts. Here are the links:
Thu, 10/13/2011 - 11:39
Sustainable Economic Development from globalurban.org
Check out this link to our Knowledgebase materials on a 50 page pdf report from GlobalUrban.Org on Sustainable Economic Development. I haven't read the entire report, but if their list of programs and initiatives is an indication, it looks like a tremendous resource.
Energy Upgrade Volunteer Corps Training
Green-Tern has accepted the opportunity to help with the promotion of Ecology Action's Energy Upgrade Volunteer Corps Training. For my friends and followers in Placer County, read on...
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Tue, 09/13/2011 - 22:17
September 13, 2011 ED Collaboration Working Group Meeting Notes and Followup
Here is a link to the meeting notes. Input is welcome on Sustainable Economic Development:
Government Effect on Small Business - Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Economic Impact Alliance Discusses Government Effect on Small Business
On September 13th, Karla Lyngvar, co-founder of the Small Business Economic Impact Alliance (SBEIA), will join senator Ted Gaines in participating in a panel discussion to talk about government regulations and the financial burden they place on small business and the local economy through over-regulation. This discussion is part of Good Morning Truckee, a community forum and networking opportunity presented by the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce.
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EDF Climate Corps program
The Environmental Defense Fund has developed a program to help businesses understand - in dollars and cents - how energy efficiency and energy management can save them hundreds and thousands of dollars. For a period of 10 weeks, from May - September, Fortune 1000 businesses can hire an "EDF Fellow" - a MBA graduate student - who will look at a company's energy data and identify opportunities to save or reduce energy consumption. For more information visit http://edfclimatecorps.org/
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Notes on Economic Development Collaborative Meeting
This is a link to the PlacerSustain Discussion Forum Topic with notes on the first exploratory meeting on August 10, 2011 to discuss creating a Placer County Economic Development Collaborative: http://placersustain.org/community/content/notes-first-economic-development-collaborative-meeting
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COMMUNITY CAPITAL: INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF OUR OWN COMMUNITIES
The Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE), a National alliance of local business networks operating based on sustainability principles, today, February 1, 2011, conducted the first of a series of free webinars on Accelerating Community Capital. [HERE IS A LINK TO THE WEBINAR MATERIALS] Communities across the nation are creating community based financial institutions that are investing equity capital and making loans to local businesses--particularly in the areas of agriculture and local food, but in many other types o
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SACOG: Rural Urban Connections Strategy
[THIS IS AN EXCERPT FROM THE SACOG WEBSITE MATERIALS ON THEIR RURAL URBAN CONNECTIONS STRATEGY. SACGO CO-SPONSORED A FORUM ON DECEMBER 10, 2010. HERE IS THE "HOMEPAGE" FOR THIS EFFORT. THIS PAGE CONTAINS LINKS FOR VIDEO STREAMING AND DOWNLOADS ON THE MAJOR PRESENTATIONS MADE DURING THE DECEMBER FORUM. PLACER COUNTY NATURAL RESOURCE INTERESTS, INCLUDING AGRICULTURE, HAVE A REAL STAKE IN REGIONAL RURAL URBAN STRATEGIES.
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Award-Winning Business Building Event: Placer Business Walk Sept 30th
(Reposted from dbusinessnews.com)
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2010 Sacramento Sustainable Business Awards EXPO
Friday, October 8, 2010 at SMUD - 8am - 12 pm
Register online to attend http://Sacramento-Sustainable-Business.org
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Fri, 07/30/2010 - 10:49
Businesses Address Sustainable Consumption
This is from a report by BSR, who works with its global network of more than 250 member companies to develop sustainable business strategies and solutions through consulting, research, and cross-sector collaboration.
Upcoming LEED - Neighborhood Development Seminar
The US Green Building Council (USGBC) is offering a seminar on the new LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for Neighborhood Development and EcoDistricts. For anyone interested in revitalizing communities, or actually in the green design & building business, this is a great opportunity to get a taste of this new green rating system. Visit the website for more information.
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Willow Creek Ranch at the Sun City Lincoln Hills Farmers' Market Bizvid
I had the pleasure of meeting Gordon Poulsen of Willow Creek Ranch last week at the Sun City Lincoln Hills Farmers' Market. In addition to a bounty of vegetables, he had big juicy "Triple Crown" berries, a tasty combination of Logan berries, boysenberries and blueberries - and they're definitely on my list of favorites.
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