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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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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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From a Galaxy Far Far Away to the White House and Beyond

by Hollie Grimaldi Flores As live events were shuttered in March of 2020, this Nevada County based company took advantage of the forced down time, expanding from a single self-named offering – Telestepper—to an expanded base of manufactured goods, all geared toward live speaking events.  Emerging from the pandemic with a new name and an…