Small Business Mask & Sanitizer Distribution Succeeds Thanks to Generous Nevada County Spirit
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Small Business Mask & Sanitizer Distribution Succeeds Thanks to Generous Nevada County Spirit

ByDavidCarroll

In just 6 days, approximately 1,300 gallons of hand sanitizer and 314,000 surgical masks were given to more than 1,000 small businesses from Truckee to Penn Valley. The Nevada County spirit was on full display as volunteers from civic organizations, athletic clubs, service groups, chambers of commerce, special districts and local agencies banded together to…

TechTonic Tuesday TV – Lars Ortegren and Solar Power
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TechTonic Tuesday TV – Lars Ortegren and Solar Power

ByDavidCarroll

Back in February we had the pleasure of having Lars Ortegren of California Solar Electric Company speak to us about solar power backup systems. The video is now up on our YouTube channel, subscribe and check out what else we have for you to enjoy!

How one local artist is using the internet to survive the pandemic
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How one local artist is using the internet to survive the pandemic

ByDavidCarroll

Artists who rely on booths at live events to sell their creations are finding themselves without a storefront in the age of social distancing. A digital storefront is one way to keep their businesses going. Before the pandemic, Paul Daniel Jordan was a familiar presence at many local events. As the owner of Reflecta Creations,…

Interview: Michael Halbern, Mechatronics Professor at Sierra College, Turns Students Into Tax Payers
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Interview: Michael Halbern, Mechatronics Professor at Sierra College, Turns Students Into Tax Payers

ByDavidCarroll

The Tech Connection recently spoke with Sierra College Mechatronics Professor Michael Halbern about his upcoming TechTonic talk, and his mission to fuel the local economy. NCTC: What do you do at Sierra College? MH: I’m a teacher at Sierra College, but really, I turn students into tax payers! Community colleges play an important role in…

Learn, Create and Collaborate with Digital Media – Ramona Howard Talks to NCTC About What’s New at Nevada County Media
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Learn, Create and Collaborate with Digital Media – Ramona Howard Talks to NCTC About What’s New at Nevada County Media

ByDavidCarroll

Nevada County Media (NCM) operates a nonprofit state-of-the-art production facility that the community can access via a membership. NCM’s mission is to foster community dialogue, increase civic engagement, and enrich the cultural life of our community through digital media. The studio is a place to learn, collaborate and create. They operate three Public Access cable…

Cal OSHA COVID-19 Industry Guidance for Manufacturing
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Cal OSHA COVID-19 Industry Guidance for Manufacturing

ByDavidCarroll

On March 19, 2020, the State Public Health Officer and Director of the California Department of Public Health issued an order requiring most Californians to stay at home to disrupt the spread of COVID-19 among the population. The impact of COVID-19 on the health of Californians is not yet fully known. Reported illness ranges from…

California Solar Bounces Back into Business — with Battery Installations
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California Solar Bounces Back into Business — with Battery Installations

ByDavidCarroll

When Lars Ortegren from California Solar Electric Company spoke at our February TechTonic about increasing resilience in response to interruptions in grid power, he had no idea how timely the theme of resilience was. Since the quarantine started, Ortegren and his co-workers have had to shut down 90% of California Solar’s day-to-day operations of installing…