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…

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…

CPUC Awards Grants for Broadband!

CPUC Awards Grants for Broadband!

The Tech Connection checked in with Michael Anderson after last weeks CPUC meeting and he shared some exciting news, “The California Public Utilities Commission held their monthly meeting on Thursday, 12/16, last week in San Francisco. At this meeting they voted to approve two funding resolutions that will benefit Nevada County, the Race Gigafy Nevada…

TechTonic TV – A Deep Dive into Ransomware

TechTonic TV – A Deep Dive into Ransomware

People have gotten better at not clicking random links that may be malware, but hackers always seem to find a way. This month for TechTonic TV we’ll be talking with Sierra College cyber security instructor Alex Torres about the current bane of many municipalities and companies: ransomware! It is bad enough when your computer network…

TechTonic TV – Using Technology to Save Lives

The Nevada County Office of Emergency Services was recently recognized by the National Association of Counties (NACo) for the Ready Nevada County Dashboard, a one stop website aimed at providing up-to-the-minute information on fire and other community hazards.   The site also provides preparedness information and is set up to send alerts to those who…

The Nevada County Economic Resource Council is open for business

The Nevada County Economic Resource Council (ERC) has been serving local enterprise and industry for more than 25 years, committed to ensuring a thriving, attractive business environment in Nevada County.  Longtime resident Gil Mathew, in his reprised role as executive director, is hitting the ground running, focusing on providing existing Nevada County businesses with a…