North Lake Tahoe Collaborative Membership Roadshow & Chamber Launch Party | |
RSVP to Learn About the North Tahoe Chamber
The North Tahoe Chamber (NTC), Tahoe City Downtown Association (TCDA), North Tahoe Business Association (NTBA) will unveil an exciting new vision to support the North Tahoe Business Community at upcoming roadshow and Chamber launch parties. Learn about innovative initiatives that the NTC, TCDA, and NTBA are thrilled to share with the community, including the launch of the NT Chamber and membership efficiencies with the business associations in areas such as marketing, programs, economic development, community vitality, and advocacy, along with opportunities to share your feedback! Events are scheduled for January 25 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Tahoe National Brewing Co. in Tahoe City, January 30 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (virtual event on Zoom), and February 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach.
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NTCA & North Tahoe Chamber News | |
TBID Project Spotlight: 64 Acres Winter Snow Removal
NTCA’s sponsorship of the TART Park and Ride program contributed $165,558 from TOT-TBID Dollars At Work to enhance your winter experience with expanded services, including snow removal at 64 Acres in Tahoe City. The addition of 70 parking spaces for peak visitation days will offer a streamlined Park and Ride system to Palisades Tahoe, an extended program spanning from January to mid-March (including weekends and holidays), and a total of twenty-six service days. Join us in making use of hassle-free transportation in North Lake Tahoe this season!
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NTCA Hiring Staff Accountant
The NTCA is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our growing team. We are looking for a strong communicator and analytical thinker with 1-5 years in accounting or finance. Share with your network or apply today!
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NTCA Seeking Candidates for Board of Directors
Help guide the work of NTCA in its responsibilities under the North Lake Tahoe Tourism Business Improvement District (NLT-TBID). Six seats are open for election, and qualified members have until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 5 to apply.
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Placer County Supervisor Candidate Forums | |
The North Tahoe Chamber will host two opportunities for community members to hear from candidates running for election in March 2024. Join online at the First Tuesday Breakfast Club meeting on February 6 for a live Candidate Forum. | |
The North Tahoe Chamber will also host a candidate forum on the evening of February 6 at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Get to know the candidates running to represent our region and interests. | |
Community News And Highlights | |
Alpenglow Winter Speaker Series
NTCA proudly sponsors this series which aims to inspire and motivate mountain athletes to pursue outdoor dreams and to raise funds for nonprofit organizations making a difference in the community. Join Jess Kimura on February 15 as she speaks on "The Uninvited."
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Tahoe XC Special Event
Welcome former Strider Glider and Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team athlete JC Schoonmacher back to the Tahoe XC lodge. Together with Emma Ribom, recent 1st Place World Cup Champion from Sweden, the athletes will take us through their journeys to Östersund for the World Cup that took place last month. A Q&A session will follow. This is a free community event and hot chocolate and cider will be provided.
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North Tahoe Recreation and Aquatic Center Project Next Steps
The Tahoe City and North Tahoe PUDs are exploring the possibility of a combined Recreation and Aquatic Center on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe. At the joint NTPUD-TCPUD Board of Directors Meeting on January 31, 2024 at 11:00 a.m., the Board will review the recommendations from a recent community survey and decide on the project's status and possible next steps.
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Winter Activities at Winter Sports Park in Tahoe City
Have some winter fun at the Winter Sports Park! In addition to the ice rink, the sled hill, cross-country ski and snowshoe trails are now open. Reservations for all sessions are strongly recommended and are available online.
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STR Working Group
Placer County staff are working to formalize the Short-Term Rental (STR) Working Group to ensure consistent representation of a balance of community perspectives to facilitate well-defined and clear governance and outcomes. Submit applications to Nicholas Martin at nmartin@placer.ca.gov by 5:00 p.m. PST on January 24, 2024.
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Governor Newsom Unveils Proposed State Budget for Upcoming Fiscal Year | |
Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his proposed $291.5 billion state budget for the coming fiscal year. Framing the 2024-25 budget as a story of correction and normalization following an all-time high spike in revenue,
Newsom shared,
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Thanks to the record reserves we have built up and a commitment to fiscal discipline over the years, our state is in a strong position to close this shortfall while protecting key priorities and programs that millions of Californians rely on. This balanced budget plan keeps California on firm economic footing while continuing our work to tackle homelessness, keep communities safe, expand access to high-quality education, overhaul behavioral health care and fight climate change. I look forward to partnering with the Legislature to meet this moment with a balanced approach that meets the needs of Californians and safeguards our state’s future. | |
Input Requested for Visit California Regional Strategic Plan | |
Visit California is developing 12 Regional Strategic Plans for the tourism and hospitality industry and our communities across the state. These plans will be developed individually for each California region. Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant funds funded this initiative, and the planning process is expected to conclude at the end of 2024.
Visit California is looking for input to guide the development of the High Sierra Regional Strategic Plan plan by gaining a greater understanding of existing strengths of the tourism economy in the High Sierra, opportunities to enhance the tourism ecosystem, future areas of focus for strategic planning and more.
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Local Business Highlights | |
Local Businesses in the News
Check out recent coverage of North Lake Tahoe businesses! Updated weekly, this new blog series features businesses like Granlibakken Tahoe, Rosie's Cafe and more. Send us upcoming events or information and we'll include them in future media pitches.
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Business Spotlight: Tahoe City Chocolates
Shop local this Valentine's Day at Tahoe City Chocolates, located at Boatworks Mall. Tahoe City Chocolates has handmade chocolates, candies from all over the world, delicious ice cream, classic confections and more!
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Community Partner Spotlight
On behalf of our region, the Tahoe Prosperity Center is leading the charge to ensure North Lake Tahoe benefits from California Jobs First (CERF), sourced from the California State General Fund, which will distribute $600 million across 13 regions in California. The Tahoe Prosperity Center’s role is to facilitate a community engagement effort to align the Envision Tahoe Prosperity Playbook with the California CERF objectives that include increasing living wage jobs, supporting a balanced, thriving economy, and generating state investment in Tahoe’s economic and community development that benefits everyone in the region.
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Submit Your News!
This monthly newsletter is distributed through our community and is a great opportunity for your business to reach the regional business community and residents with news and events. We want to hear what you have going on! Send us your content for our February 27 distribution by February 21.
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Review and Update Your Business Listing
Are you a TBID or Chamber member? Please take a few moments to review and update your business directory listing and contact Joan with any questions.
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