Eastern Sierra Community and Economy

Interview with Sam Walker – Summary QuotesBishop, California March 27, 2025By Aaron Wilcher, UCCE, Inyo-Mono office The full interview transcript is here.   🏢 On the Business Resource Center & Local Infrastructure“Too many businesses here don’t have the tools to succeed. It doesn…

 Sam Walker has helped shape the Eastern Sierra’s business landscape for decades. Sam owned and operated the Whiskey Creek restaurants in Mammoth and Bishop and founded Mammoth Brewing. He sold the businesses in the 2010s. He spends his time mentoring emerging leaders at Blue Heron Farm and supporting…

Part 3 of 3: From Ideas to Action: How Might We Start?  This blog explores critical issues relevant to the community and economy of the Eastern Sierra and beyond. In the coming months, I’ll continue sharing short articles that feature case studies, emerging trends, and conversations with experts in…

This blog explores critical issues relevant to the community and economy of the Eastern Sierra and beyond. In the coming months, I'll continue sharing short articles that feature case studies, emerging trends, and conversations with experts in the field.

This blog is one of my first explorations of community and economic issues in the Eastern Sierra. In the coming months, I'll share short articles on key topics in community and economic development, featuring case studies, emerging trends, and conversations with experts in the field.