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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Who’s in the Fanmood?

Nevada County is not lacking in the technological realm, and one such example of this is the engagement platform Fanmood, created by local Ryan Cassano. The app/site began as a way for sports fans to root for their favorite team, the idea being that they could interact with one another in real time. Imagine a…

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The Tour of Nevada County Returns

The Nevada County Economic Resource Council is happy to announce the return of this fantastic annual event. Join us on April 28th from 8:30-4:30 for a sneak peek at the economic engine behind the manzanita curtain. Guests will arrive at Twin Cities Church and be chauffeured via a luxury bus to six locations—some off the…

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How’s it Going? The Future of Broadband in Nevada County

How’s it going?: The future of broadband in Nevada County By Jennifer Nobles It’s probably no surprise that at this point, broadband internet access has become more important not just to businesses but to individuals as well.  Those who rely on the service to obtain and maintain everything from tax documents to payments and purchases…

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Technology and Business go Together

Technology is defined as the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry; machinery and equipment developed from the application of scientific knowledge; and the branch of knowledge dealing with engineering or applied sciences.   For Nevada County Economic Resource Council (ERC)’s Gil Mathew, it is evident that separating technology from industry is all…

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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…