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Join a Working Group!
We are convening a collaborative Working Group to bring together partners, industry leaders, and community stakeholders to exchange ideas, align projects with resources, and drive impactful solutions for recreation and tourism in the Sierra region. This is an opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, share expertise, and help shape the future of our local economy. Sign up today to get involved and be part of the conversation!
Next Meeting: April 17th at 4pm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this?
This working group is where we:
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Collaborate on strategy and project development
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Share updates tied to the Activation Plan
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Identify sector needs and opportunities
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Build partnerships across the 7-county region
Who are we?
We’re the team guiding the Recreation & Tourism sector through the Jobs First process:
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Industry Coordinators:
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SFM (Mathew Galvan) – strategic planning, outreach
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MLTPA (John Wentworth) – east-side expertise, planning
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Facilitators:
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Bill & Austin – seasoned pros guiding breakout sessions to capture your insights
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Advocacy Lead:
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Andie – bridges your input into state-level documentation
What is Jobs First?
A statewide initiative to build climate-resilient, equitable, and locally grounded economies.
📄 Sierra Jobs First Strategic Plan, pages 70–80
🌐 Visit sierrajobsfirst.org
Timeline & Meeting Cadence
We meet quarterly through September 2026:
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Q1: April 10 & 17, 2025
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Secure participation, define values, identify key priorities
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Assign project leads
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Q2: July 17, 2025
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Refine additions, stress-test ideas
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Q3: October 16, 2025
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Q4: January 15, 2026
Why it Matters
Your input will:
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Shape the Activation Plan submitted to the state in June 2025
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Ensure the plan reflects real, on-the-ground needs
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Help braid together disconnected efforts into a unified regional strategy
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Identify easy wins and long-term priorities
What We Need from You
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Attend quarterly meetings
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Help define our shared vision & sector values
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Review and refine strategies
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Submit project ideas
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Support data collection
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Collaborate with peers
Why Should You Engage?
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This work directly impacts your sector, your business, and your region
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Your feedback strengthens the case for funding
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You’ll help build a plan that aligns with upcoming state investments
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This is your chance to move from idea → action → impact
Deliverables
These aren’t just discussions — this is a working group. We’ll need:
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A shared Vision Statement + Core Values
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Sector priorities & project ideas
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Ground-truthed insights on needs and gaps
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A consistent core team to maintain momentum
