The Sierra Economic Development Corporation (SEDCorp) Board is seeking to fill one At Large seat: a position for a representative of institutions of post-secondary education, workforce development groups, labor groups or Executive Directors of Chambers of Commerce.  Candidate must be knowledgeable of the problems and issues existing in their areas and help define regional goals to generate private and public investment to develop employment opportunities for the unemployed and underemployed.  See attached for more information and application.

The Small Business of the Year Award for 2011 has gone to The Coffee Pot Ranch in Sheridan.  Each year, in honor of Small Business Week, the Sierra Economic Development Corporation  (SEDCorp) selects a small business for the award.  Sheridan resident and business owner, Bob Sorensen was presented with the award on May 2, 2011 at the Placer Grown annual meeting in Loomis.  Bob and Shirley, the owners of the The Coffee Pot Ranch  were one of several nominees considered for the award.  Businesses were evaluated on such criteria as economic impact, increase in sales, product line expansion, penetration into new markets,  job growth, upgrading management capabilities,  participation in trainings and workshops, community involvement and dedication to the community that the business serves.

Gold Country Broadband Project - Based on its demonstrated success in promoting the expansion of broadband (high speed) Internet service to its rural service areas, SEDCorp has been contracted by the California Emerging Technology Fund, www.cetfund.org, to lead one of seven regional projects designed to (more)