TechTonic TV – Girls Who Code – Monique Preiestley
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TechTonic TV – Girls Who Code – Monique Preiestley

TechTonic TV – Girls Who Code – Monique Priestley Remote work has revolutionized the economy of rural regions, a process accelerated in the past few years to unprecedented levels.  Fields such as coding allow anyone with a broadband connection to participate from wherever they live, and can empower talented folks who are under represented in…

TechTonic TV – Advanced Manufacturing
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TechTonic TV – Advanced Manufacturing

TechTonic TV – Advanced Manufacturing One issue the Nevada County Economic Resource Council frequently hears about is how difficult it can be to find skilled workers for local manufacturers.  The accelerating intersection of technology and fabrication means that the skill set required has shifted radically from that needed in previous generations.  Manufacturing has always been…

E-commerce Webinar – Woocommerce and Wordpress
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E-commerce Webinar – Woocommerce and Wordpress

The rapid shift to online sales in 2020 saved the small business community in a challenging time. While businesses rose to the occasion and rapidly setup functioning online shops, many used platforms like shopify or squarespace, not realizing that open source options like Woocommerce aren’t that complicated or time consuming. Tune in and learn how…

The cutting edge: Tour of Nevada County shows what’s behind ‘manzanita curtain’
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The cutting edge: Tour of Nevada County shows what’s behind ‘manzanita curtain’

originally published in The Union William Roller April 28, 2022 The Tour of Nevada County is back. The tour — which recently had been virtual — took attendees on Thursday to several local businesses, some lesser known but thriving. Led by Gil Mathew, executive director of the Nevada County Economic Resource Council, it made stops…

TechTonic TV – Website Accessibility with Ethan Hunter and Jacob Griscom
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TechTonic TV – Website Accessibility with Ethan Hunter and Jacob Griscom

With advances in technology there is a necessity to adapt to the needs of all who use said technology; for example, a person who experiences a disability or impairment of any type is automatically at a disadvantage unless the proprietary company acclimates its website to accommodate any potential needs.  Enter R&B Communications, a team including…

Back up the future!
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Back up the future!

Sierra College offers renowned cyber defense program by Jennifer Nobles It’s no shock that computers and other such devices have become a huge part of human life—from running businesses to managing households to keeping in touch with loved ones, the internet has instilled itself into modern life as we know it.  But what happens when…

Paying it Forward with Ethan Hunter
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Paying it Forward with Ethan Hunter

Web Development Workshop leader, Ethan Hunter aka Hill Bill E has been guiding the monthly NC Tech Connection series via Zoom to help others create their own websites.  Hunter credits the meetups that took place at the Nevada City Tech Hub prior to the pandemic with giving him the skills and the confidence to share…

Manufacturers Forum
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Manufacturers Forum

Attention Manufacturers!Join the Nevada County Economic Resource Council (ERC) and California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC)for a Free ForumThursday June 17th.8 am – 9:30 am Foothills Event Center.400 Idaho Maryland Rd. Grass ValleyDoors open at 7:30 for coffee, treats and networkingLearn about ‘free to you’ assistance available through CMTC. Hear about trends in your industry. Network…

Print on Demand Workshop! – A Zoom/Livestream event with Ethan Hunter
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Print on Demand Workshop! – A Zoom/Livestream event with Ethan Hunter

Print on demand describes a manufacturing process whereby products are made to order, in small batches or individual units, using digital print technology. The model has very low startup costs since you don’t need to invest any money in print machines, product stocks or manufacturing labour. Additionally, products are only ever purchased once they have…