Rural Economies and Urban Sustainability

Topic:The state of rural regions and economies.Guest & Organization:Steve Frisch is President of Sierra Business Council and one of its founding members. Over the last 20 years, Sierra Business Council has leveraged more than $100 million of investment in the Sierra Nevada and its communities through community and public-private partnerships. Sierra Business Council also manages the Sierra Small Business Development Center focusing on advancing sustainable business practices and linking new and expanding businesses to climate mitigation and adaptation funding.Sierra Business Council pioneers and demonstrates innovative approaches and solutions to increase community vitality, economic prosperity, environmental quality, and social fairness in the Sierra Nevada. In the Sierra Nevada, change and challenge create opportunities. Through innovation, integrity, and respect, Sierra Business Council harnesses these opportunities by implementing projects that model proactive change. Their goal is a diverse, inventive, and sustainable region where the economy is vibrant, the land is thriving, and the communities offer opportunity for all. They act as steward leaders of the region, taking responsibility for the care and responsible management of our place, guided by the triple bottom line that considers the economy, environment, and community simultaneously.Resources:Infinite Earth Radio – Climate Adaptation Series with Steve Frisch and Jonathan Parfrey• Episode 36 – Part 1• Episode 37 – Part 2• Episode 38 – Part 3• Episode 39 – Part 4Infinite Earth Radio Episode 100 – The Future of Smart Growth with Matthew DalbeySierra Business CouncilLocal Government Commission 2018 New Partners for Smart Growth Conference– February 1-3, 2018