Edward Sylvester

The Rotary Club of Grass Valley is a community service organization composed of business, professional, and civic leaders who meet regularly to collaborate on humanitarian, educational, and service projects benefiting both the local community and the wider world. The private company is based in Grass Valley, CA. The club emphasizes ethical principles guided by Rotary’s "Four Way Test" and promotes service as a foundation for enterprise. It supports youth programs such as Rotary Youth Exchange, Youth Leadership Awards, school sponsorships, speech and music contests, and a Rotary Interact Club. Community efforts include partnerships with organizations like the Salvation Army, senior programs, Habitat for Humanity, little libraries, and environmental projects such as tree planting. Internationally, the club contributes to campaigns and projects like Polio Plus and healthcare support. The club hosts annual events including Casino Night, the Gold Country Challenge bike ride, Halloween BBQ, and Rotary at Workday, and features guest speakers from local government and organizations. Its website offers resources such as event calendars, newsletters, photo albums, historical archives, and links to Rotary International.

The Greater Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization that supports business development, economic growth, and community vitality in Grass Valley. The private company is based in Grass Valley, CA. It offers services such as advocacy, networking, business toolkits, employment resources, and promotional opportunities to local entrepreneurs, businesses, and nonprofits. The chamber promotes the region’s gold rush heritage, historic sites, cultural activities, and outdoor amenities, and actively supports local businesses through directories, events, workshops, and initiatives like "shop local." It also focuses on workforce development and the area’s technology sector, encouraging collaboration and skill development through programs and partnerships.

Functions as a foundation or endowment

Regulates transportation programs

The California Alliance For Advanced Transportation Systems is a company based in Sacramento.