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2011 Sierra Innovation Summit Series – Part 2 of 6 Focus on Opportunities and Solutions In part 2 of the 2011 Sierra Innovation Summit Series, I want to address the theme of focusing on opportunities and solutions.  During the opening statements of the summit, the audience was reminded to "focus on the opportunities", "focus on the solutions."   This message should not be new to anyone yet it seems to surface often in light of knowing that for any industry to succeed, this set of rules must be included. As a new student entering the industry, you may very well have the solutions or even believe that you are the solution.  So what are we missing here that would prompt the reminders?  Perhaps it’s the overwhelming possibilities that come with solution generation.  But more importantly, not all possibilities are solutions. One of the common words of guidance that I've received from those who are successful in their green careers is that you must first ...

I recently attended the Sierra Business Council 's (SBC) 2011 Sierra Innovation Summit and was impressed with the content of the event, which addressed the current economic landscape of the Sierra and innovation-based tools for sustainable economic growth.  If you haven’t been to an SBC event, I suggest that you bookmark their website and keep an eye out for the next gathering of leaders.  Key speakers included Ari Derfel of Slow Money, an organization that aims to catalyze investment in local food systems, Bill Feyling of the Northern California Carpenters Regional Council, and Glenda Humiston – California Director of Rural Development, US Department of Agriculture to name a few.    While there were many important topics, a few statements caught my attention during the presentations. What are you thoughts on the following: How will our generation change to adjust to today’s conditions? Focus on opportunities and solutions Communities capitalizing on ex...