Business
New broker to join team at Coldwell Banker McKinney & Associates
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/22/2015 - 12:53pm
Long time Los Angeles real estate broker Steve Davis has relocated to Lake Tahoe and joined the team at Coldwell Banker McKinney & Associates, as Broker Associate.
South Tahoe Chamber holding mixer at Elements Spa
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/19/2015 - 9:24pm
Event Date:
October 20, 2015 - 5:30pm
The South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce is holding their October Mixer at the new location of Elements Spa located upstairs of Fitness Evolution, 2565 Lake Tahoe Blvd from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20.
Meet April Vadnais and her staff while enjoying complimentary refreshments and Hors d'oeuvres.
Elements is also located inside the Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge.
Dan Costa headlines US Bank Speakers Series at SNC Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/15/2015 - 2:16pm
Event Date:
October 21, 2015 - 11:30am Dan Costa, entrepreneur and CEO of First Tactical, will headline the first 2015-2016 US Bank Speakers Series event at Sierra Nevada College. This free lunchtime event takes place Oct. 21 at 11:30 a.m. on SNC Tahoe’s Incline Village campus in their Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences. It is open to the public.
Location
Sierra Nevada College TCES
United States
See map: Google Maps
8th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/13/2015 - 11:51am
Event Date:
November 12, 2015 - 5:30pm From quality shopping, accommodations, recreation and dining options to the myriad service providers and businesses, the Blue Ribbon Awards honor all that business should be. This important awards program salutes those businesses that are making significant contributions to the South Shore economy.
Location
Monte Bleu Resort Casino & Spa
Stateline, NV
United States
38° 57' 44.6688" N, 119° 56' 23.6508" W
See map: Google Maps
8th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/29/2015 - 11:31am
From quality shopping, accommodations, recreation and dining options to the myriad service providers and businesses, the Blue Ribbon Awards honor all that business should be. This important awards program salutes those businesses that are making significant contributions to the South Shore economy.
Location
MonteBleu
Stateline, NV
United States
See map: Google Maps
Knock-Your-Socks-Off Customer Service
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/29/2015 - 11:00am
Event Date:
November 18, 2015 - 1:00pm Knock-Your-Socks-Off Customer Service
Prepare yourself and your staff for the upcoming winter season!
A Must-Attend Workshop for Anyone Who Communicates with Customers
"86% of people will pay more for better customer service and 70% will return."
In this workshop, you will learn how to:
Discover techniques and phrases that make customers feel valued
Manage difficult situations more effectively
Learn how to turn customers into raving fans
Tahoe Chamber Conference Room
169 Hwy 50
Stateline, NV. 89449
Chamber members: $20
Non-members: $40
Location
Tahoe Chamber Conference Room
169 Hwy 50
Stateline, NV
United States
See map: Google Maps
Integrity Locksmith grand opening and ribbon cutting
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/23/2015 - 10:50pm
Event Date:
October 1, 2015 - 4:30pm
South Shore business Integrity Locksmith will celebrate 30 years in business this fall at their new location at 2331 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Owner Randy Llewellyn and the Integrity family will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting on October 1 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Tahoe Chamber's November Members Meet Up Lunch
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/15/2015 - 11:34am
Event Date:
November 17, 2015 - 12:00pm Join Tahoe Chamber and its ambassadors at the Members Meet Up Lunch, an intimate networking session exclusive to chamber members. This monthly event offers members the opportunity to introduce themselves and their businesses to a dynamic group of professionals.
Each month Tahoe Chamber will choose a local restaurant to host these networking events. This month's location will be Bear Moon Bar and Grill!
RSVP as soon as possible, as these events are capped at 25 people.
$15 for Members
$30 for Non-Members
Please RSVP in advance to attend!
Location
Bear Bear Moon Bar and Grill Inside Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort
901 Ski Run Blvd. South Lake Tahoe, CA.
United States
See map: Google Maps
Tahoe Chamber's October Members Meet Up Lunch
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/15/2015 - 11:24am
Event Date:
October 20, 2015 - 12:00pm Join Tahoe Chamber and its ambassadors at the Members Meet Up Lunch, an intimate networking session exclusive to chamber members. This monthly event offers members the opportunity to introduce themselves and their businesses to a dynamic group of professionals.
Each month Tahoe Chamber will choose a local restaurant to host these networking events. This month's location will be Cold Water Brewery and Grill on October 20 from noon to 1 p.m.
RSVP as soon as possible, as these events are capped at 25 people: http://www.tahoechamber.org/events/details/october-members-meet-up-lunch-10303
Location
Cold Water Brewery and Grill
2544 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Mixed Up Mixer with TRYP and Tahoe Chamber
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/08/2015 - 2:55pm
Event Date:
October 14, 2015 (All day) Stay tuned for more information about this exciting collaboration between Tahoe Regional Young Professionals (TRYP) and Tahoe Chamber! This one is FREE for anyone to attend.
Location
Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe - Conference & Event Center
3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Entrepreneurs Assembly at LTCC
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/08/2015 - 2:10pm
Are you starting a business? Are you overwhelmed by a new business or bleeding money into your business? Entrepreneurs Assembly (EA), an award-winning mentor program that assists budding and existing entrepreneurs, is here to help!
EA begins its free monthly program on October 1st at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC). Sponsored by LTCC, Tahoe Chamber, Tahoe Mountain Lab and the Future Business Leaders, the ongoing program occurs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month.
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College
1 College Dr.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
South Lake Tahoe business news: New thrift stores and one store relocating
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/06/2015 - 9:45pm
South Lake Tahoe has seen a lot of change over the last few years, some small project and some large.
Two businesses are jumping in on the action, one by opening three new doors, the other moving down a few doors into a new building.
Chad Tripp opened Bear Bottom Bargains two weeks ago at 1950 Lake Tahoe Blvd. He started three thrift stores in the center that also houses Tile Outlet. One store focuses on furniture, another household items and the third one, upstairs, has sporting equipment and clothing.
SMG President to present on travel marketing measurement at the 16th Annual eTourism Summit
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/03/2015 - 9:05am
South Lake Tahoe, CA - One of the biggest challenges for destination marketing organizations (DMOs) is the issue of measurement.
The biggest challenge is how to go beyond individual program measurements, like the number of opens per email newsletter, to assess a DMO’s overall effectiveness through the number of room nights generated, the amount of revenue generated, and the return on the invested capital.
South Lake Tahoe Rite Aid remodeling, bringing in Thrifty Ice Cream
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/29/2015 - 8:53pm
The South Lake Tahoe Rite Aid store is undergoing a major remodel along with about 450 other locations that will bring in changes, including a Thrifty Ice Cream shop and wellness center.
New local business to host Tahoe Business Expo
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/28/2015 - 3:47pm
West Coast Expos is organizing the "Tahoe Business Expo," an event where property and business owners, managers, CEOs and entrepreneurs will find resources and solutions while networking with experts in almost every field. It will be held at Harvey's Lake Tahoe on October 30, 2015.
They are looking for business owners who'd like to participate as an exhibitor, people to participate in a whole day of business seminars as well as people looking to connect with local companies. Seminars are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., exhibits open from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location
Harvey's
18 Highway 50 at Stateline Avenue
Stateline, NV
United States
See map: Google Maps
October Members Meet Up Lunch
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/25/2015 - 3:40pm
Event Date:
August 20, 2015 (All day) Join Tahoe Chamber and its ambassadors at the Members Meet Up Lunch, an intimate networking session exclusive to chamber members. This monthly event offers members the opportunity to introduce themselves and their businesses to a dynamic group of professionals.
Each month Tahoe Chamber will choose a local restaurant to host these networking events. This month's location will be Cold Water Brewery and Grill!
RSVP as soon as possible, as these events are capped at 25 people.
$15 for Members
$30 for Non-Members
Please RSVP in advance to attend!
Location
Cold Water Brewery and Grill
2544 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Tuesday Topic: Chamber 101
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/25/2015 - 3:33pm
Event Date:
September 15, 2015 (All day) New and existing members alike will benefit from this informational session that covers your benefits as a Tahoe Chamber member.
Learn how you can best utilize our website, how you can connect with other businesses, get real leads on customers and network! We’ll also dive into how we as a chamber provide behind the scenes benefits like political advocacy.
Location
TahoeChamber Conference Room
169 US HWY 50
Stateline, NV
United States
See map: Google Maps
Tuesday Topic: Introduction to Content Management
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/25/2015 - 3:31pm
Event Date:
October 13, 2015 (All day) Introduction to Content Management
Do you want your website to reach more people and grow your business? Would you like your social media efforts to increase loyalty and engagement with your brand? Have you been wondering how you can make your marketing efforts more streamlined and effective? Then this workshop is for you.
Content marketing is a way to reach prospective and existing customers by providing information, not advertisements. Content marketing can help you:
-Discover what your customers really want, and how to deliver it to them;
-Position you as a trusted authority;
Location
TahoeChamber Conference Room
169 US HWY 50
Stateline, NV
United States
See map: Google Maps
Elements Day Spa to celebrate second location inside Fitness Evolution
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/24/2015 - 10:02pm
Event Date:
September 3, 2015 - 4:00pm
Elements Day Spa, a full service day spa and retail shop, will introduce its new location and services to the public during a grand opening from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3. The new location is inside of Fitness Evolution at 2565 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Owner April Vadnais will provide complimentary chair massages, along with raffle prizes, refreshments and appetizers. Tahoe Chamber will officiate a ribbon cutting during the grand opening.
Mirabelle at Lake Tahoe holding grand reopening
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/20/2015 - 9:42pm
The public is invited to the Grand Re-opening of Mirabelle at Lake Tahoe on Monday, August 24 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Ken Druley, the owner and chef the French restaurant on the south shore, will prepare samples of food from their menu as well as wine tasting.
Tahoe Chamber will officiate a ribbon cutting at 3:30 p.m.
September Members Meet Up Luncheon
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/18/2015 - 5:10pm
Event Date:
September 15, 2015 (All day) Join TahoeChamber and its ambassadors at the Members Meet Up Lunch, an intimate networking session exclusive to Chamber members. This monthly event offers members the opportunity to introduce themselves and their businesses to a dynamic group of professionals.
Each month TahoeChamber will choose a local restaurant to host these networking events. This month's location will be Freshies Restaurant & Bar!
RSVP as soon as possible, as these events are capped at 25 people.
$15 for Members
$30 for Non-Members
Please RSVP in advance to attend!
Location
Freshies Restaurant & Bar
3330 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Tahoe Transportation District appoints Russell Nygaard as Transportation Capital Program Manager
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/17/2015 - 7:58pm
The Tahoe Transportation District recently appointed Russ Nygaard as transportation capital program manager to oversee the planning, design and execution of the agency's capital projects.
With 26 years engineering experience in transportation and bridge projects, Nygaard will perform project management duties and assist with funding procurement and budget maintenance while ensuring all federal requirements are met and executed on schedule.
How the selling of LTCC bonds show what the nation thinks of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/14/2015 - 8:57pm
After the passing of the $55 million Lake Tahoe Community College General Bond, known as Measure F in November, the next step was to sell the bonds.
On August 6, 2015, $19 million of Series A bonds were sold at a much better rate than anyone expected. When the market opened at 7 a.m. PST, investors were ready to jump on these bonds and it only took two hours to sell them, and waiting in the wings were another $54.4 million in orders.
The biggest single investor was State Farm Insurance who bought about 25% of the bonds or, $4.7 million.
South Lake Tahoe radio station cancels Rush Limbaugh
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/11/2015 - 8:34am
KOWL 1490 AM has pulled the plug on Rush Limbaugh. The South Lake Tahoe radio station was one of the original affiliates to carry the show, stemming from the host's days in Sacramento, CA.
The nationally syndicated show will be off the air as of this week.
Shari Chase and Jennie Fairchild named as nation’s top realtors
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/03/2015 - 10:26pm
Shari Chase and Jennie Fairchild of Chase International were recently ranked among The Thousand – a comprehensive list of the nation’s top agents and sales teams. The Thousand is compiled and released by REAL Trends and The Wall Street Journal. With more than one million real estate professionals considered, Chase and Fairchild were the only two agents from the Lake Tahoe area to make the list.
Design Workshop wins two Nevada awards
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/30/2015 - 10:51am
Design Workshop, the company behind several recent South Lake Tahoe projects, won two awards from the Washoe County Open Space and Regional Park Commission.
The company, who has an office on the South Shore, has completed projects in 30 countries over the last 45 years. They received the Elmer H. Anderson Parks Excellence Award for the work they have done to make the Ballardini Ranch Trailhead project a success. The project team also included Wood Rodgers, Spanish Springs Construction and Angie Persigehl.
Leila Major joins Coldwell Banker & Associates in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/29/2015 - 2:02pm
Coldwell Banker McKinney & Assoc., Inc. Realtors is pleased to announce that Leila Major has joined their established team of experienced real estate professionals.
August Members Meet Up
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/21/2015 - 11:07am
Event Date:
August 18, 2015 - 12:00pm Join the Tahoe Chamber and its ambassadors at the Members Meet Up Lunch, an intimate networking session exclusive to Chamber member. This monthly event offers members the opportunity to introduce themselves and their businesses to a dynamic group of professionals.
Each month Tahoe Chamber will choose a local restaurant to host these networking events. This month's restaurant is The Landing Resort & Spa!
RSVP as soon as possible, as these events are capped at 25 people.
$15 for members
Location
Jimmy's Restaurant - The Landing Resort and Spa
4104 Lakeshore Dr
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
QuickBooks Workshop
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/21/2015 - 10:41am
Event Date:
October 16, 2015 - 1:00pm The Tahoe Chamber has partnered with Lake Tahoe Community College - Connect Community Education to bring you a three part QuickBooks Workshop.
Learn to use QuickBooks properly and with confidence from an Expert Instructor.
October 16th
Beginning QuickBooks - Part One: Set Up
In this workshop, participants will learn how to create and customize a chart of accounts, enter and pay bills, use a check register, apply payments, make deposits, and reconcile bank statements.
October 23rd
Beginning QuickBooks - Part Two: Data Entry
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College
1 College Dr.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Hawai'i's Sacred Strategy to host MIND LAB at Tahoe Mountain Lab
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/15/2015 - 10:54am
Event Date:
July 20, 2015 - 5:30pm Join us on MONDAY, JULY 20, 2015 for MIND LAB at Tahoe Mountain Lab.
Tickets Available: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mind-lab-tahoe-mountain-lab-tickets-17771620395
DISCOVER PROGRESSIVE TECHNIQUES FOR CREATING A CLEAR AND CONCISE ACTION PLAN TO MAKE YOUR LIFE AND BUSINESS GOALS REAL!
Schedule
5:30pm: Arrive, Eat and Drink Mind Fuel
6:00-8:30pm: Mind Lab
Includes
- Food
- Wine & Beer
- Mind Massage
- Mind Lab Workbook
South Lake Tahoe now has Venetian gondola service in the Keys
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/08/2015 - 6:46pm
Event Date:
July 16, 2015 - 4:00pm
Imagine gliding through the water while a gondolier serenades you and a loved one as you enjoy wine and the nearby sights. You may have pictured a scene in Venice, Italy, but this is now a reality in Lake Tahoe with new South Shore business Tahoe Amore, a Venetian gondola company offering tours through the Tahoe Keys.
Tahoe Amore will celebrate a ribbon cutting with Tahoe Chamber on July 16 at 4 p.m. in the Tahoe Keys Marina.
South Lake Tahoe U-Haul planning big improvements
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/07/2015 - 9:11pm
U-Haul is making changes at its South Lake Tahoe location and they are challenging their neighbors to help make the entrance to the community a more visually pleasing one.
David Pollock, Development Manager for U-Haul, spoke to the South Lake Tahoe City Council on Tuesday morning, telling them of plans for their local store.
Leadership Luncheon
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/07/2015 - 5:16pm
Event Date:
August 7, 2015 - 12:00pm What will Reno's economic growth mean to the South Shore?
Join us to discuss the implications of Reno's explosive growth on the Tahoe region and how Tahoe can prepare for what's coming next for the local economy.
Location
Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel
4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Stateline, NV
United States
See map: Google Maps
Summer hours change for Heavenly's mountain activities
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/03/2015 - 8:36pm
Beginning Saturday, July 4, the gondola at Heavenly Mountain Resort will open at 9:00 a.m. and close at 4:00. pm. This earlier schedule will be effective through the rest of their summer operations.
· The Guest Services and Ticket Offices at the base of the Gondola will be open from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
· All activities will be open from 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. This includes the Blue Streak and Hot Shot zip lines, the Discovery Forest, Black Bear, and Boulder Cove ropes courses, the climbing wall and tubing hill.
South Shore casinos have net 'win' of $16,150,457 in May
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/26/2015 - 7:56am
The Nevada Gaming Control Board released their May casino win/loss figures today, and casinos on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe had a net 'win' of $16,150,457 in May, down 6.76% from 2014.
The local casinos experienced a "win" of $16,150,457. This amount is down 6.76% from May of 2014.
For the fiscal year, the South Shore is up $6,184,822 over last year (the fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30).
When reviewing the whole state of Nevada, the downtown Las Vegas did the best with a 15.45% increase in gaming win. The South Lake Tahoe casinos had the biggest percentage of loss.
CrossFit Lake Tahoe celebrates 10th anniversary
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/22/2015 - 8:53pm
Event Date:
June 26, 2015 - 4:00pm
CrossFit Lake Tahoe will celebrate 10 years in business this weekend with a grand re-opening and ribbon cutting on Friday, June 26. The celebration continues on Saturday, June 27 with a special 'Open Gym Play and Learn' event for those interested in better understanding CrossFit.
Leadership Luncheon
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/18/2015 - 2:11pm
Event Date:
August 7, 2015 - 12:00pm What will Reno's economic growth mean to the South Shore?
Join us to discuss the implications of Reno's explosive growth on the Tahoe region and how Tahoe can prepare for what's coming next for the local economy.
Location
Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel
4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
July Members Meet Up Luncheon
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/18/2015 - 1:49pm
Event Date:
July 21, 2015 - 12:00pm Join the TahoeChamber and its ambassadors at the Members Meet Up Lunch, an intimate networking session exclusive to Chamber member. This monthly event offers members the opportunity to introduce themselves and their businesses to a dynamic group of professionals.
Each month TahoeChamber will choose a local restaurant to host these networking events. This month's restaurant is Agave Azul Mexican Grill!
RSVP as soon as possible, as these events are capped at 25 people.
$15 for members
$30 for non-members
RSVP as soon as possible for attendance
Location
Agave Azul Mexican Grill
177 Highway 50
Stateline, NV
United States
See map: Google Maps
Tuesday Topic: Introduction to Content Management
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/18/2015 - 1:42pm
Event Date:
July 7, 2015 - 5:00pm Introduction to Content Management
Do you want your website to reach more people and grow your business? Would you like your social media efforts to increase loyalty and engagement with your brand? Have you been wondering how you can make your marketing efforts more streamlined and effective? Then this workshop is for you.
Content marketing is a way to reach prospective and existing customers by providing information, not advertisements.
Content marketing can help you:
-Discover what your customers really want, and how to deliver it to them;
-Position you as a trusted authority;
Location
TahoeChamber Conference Room
169 Hwy 50
Stateline, NV
United States
See map: Google Maps
Grand opening for South Lake Tahoe photographer’s new studio
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/14/2015 - 8:17pm
Local photographer Jaime Emery recently celebrated the grand opening of her Rose Street Studio in its new location in Zephyr Cove, NV. Rose Street Studio offers clients the chance to create lasting memories through images captured by Emery.
Emery moved to Lake Tahoe in 2000 after graduating with a degree in Art and Design from Cal Pol, San Luis Obispo. Four years later she started Rose Street Studio. The new studio was a “life long goal” of Emery’s and the result of years of hard work.
Douglas County businesses receive Spotlight Awards
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/13/2015 - 9:18pmSeveral South Shore businesses were among those honored during the 2nd Annual Douglas County Spotlight Awards. The Spotlight Awards recognize businesses in seven different categories: Retail, Restaurant, Manufacturing and Production, Sports and Recreation, Entrepreneur, Business and Professional Service, and Tourism and Hospitality.
The ceremony was held the County’s Financial State of the County event on Thursday, June 11.
The businesses were selected based on achieving some or many of the following eligibility criteria:
Frozen yogurt shop opens in South Lake Tahoe Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 9:52pm
If the huge fan base on the facebook page for Sno Frozen Yogurt Cafe is any indication, South Lake Tahoe has been waiting too long for a frozen yogurt shop.
They have over 800 fans and they haven't even opened their doors yet. Locals will be happy to know that the frozen yogurt shop opens on Tuesday, June 9 at 5 p.m.
Sno is located at the Chateau across the street from Heavenly Village (4125 Lake Tahoe Blvd). They'll have convenient hours for almost anyone: 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
New phase of construction to begin at The Chateau
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 8:19pm
Soon, memories of "The Hole" will be replaced with the vision of new retail, restaurants and condominiums as the next phase of construction begins in South Lake Tahoe.
The Chateau at the Village will continue its growth to the corner of Friday Avenue and Highway 50.
The 10 Best Restaurants in Beautiful Lake Tahoe, Nevada
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 7:22pm
A beautiful lake surrounded by breathtaking scenery, Lake Tahoe is a year-round tourist destination located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of Nevada and California. A popular area, the towns lining the lake feature some amazing eateries from fine-dining establishments to budget-friendly options the entire family will enjoy. Here we take a look at some of the tasty culinary gems found on the Nevada side of the Lake Tahoe area.
Austin's
South Shore casinos post big win in April
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/29/2015 - 8:12am
South Shore casinos are faring better than last year, so far.
Figures released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board today show they had a big month in April, 2015 with a gain of 56% over last year. Harrah's, Harvey's, MontBleu, Hard Rock and Lakeside had a net win of $14,520,821.
This boost brings the casinos' year-to-date figures up to a 4.21% gain over last year. So far, the casinos in Stateline have a net win $182,247,183.
Overall, the state of Nevada fared well with a gain of 5.39&.
Bijou Branch of El Dorado Savings closing doors Friday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/28/2015 - 10:52pm
On Friday, May 28 at 6 p.m., the door at Bijou Branch of El Dorado Savings Bank will close for good. They announced in January that they would close the branch and open a new one on Kingsbury Grade to better serve needs of Nevadans.
The new branch, located at 276 Kingsbury Grade (across the parking lot from 7-11), will open for business on Monday, June 1 at 9 a.m. The employees are all moving to the new location.
South Lake Tahoe local holds Millionaire Maker Summit
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/23/2015 - 9:33pm
Event Date:
July 29, 2015 (All day)
Do you know your neighbor? The millionaire and millionaire maker that you don’t know who shops at your stores, eats at your restaurants and refers thousands of people to your hotels and businesses?
If you live in or visit the South Lake Tahoe area, you’ve probably driven by her Live Out Loud building in front of the Safeway on Route 50 and said to yourself, “I wonder what’s going on in there.”
New restaurant, Burger Stop, opens in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/20/2015 - 10:16pm
A popular South Lake Tahoe hamburger spot has opened a second location at the "Y".
Loreen Sanchez, owner of The Burger Lounge on Highway 89 has opened "The Burger Stop" at the South Y Center between Beach Hut Deli and Starbucks.
Wednesday was opening day, unveiling a full menu including gourmet burgers and hot dogs, fries, salads, 23 flavors of milkshakes and sundaes, freezes, floats, and ice cream.
Sanchez and her team will be open 7 days a week from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Phone in orders are available at 530-541-3642.
New owner changes name of Fantasy Inn to Postmarc Hotel & Spa Suites
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/19/2015 - 7:11pm
In case you hadn't noticed, the Fantasy Inn sign has been replaced by a new one, Postmarc Hotel & Spa Suites.
Capping a major remodel of all rooms, the new owner wanted to capture travel and adventure while highlighting the South Lake Tahoe mountain lifestyle with vintage photographs, all new furniture, fixtures, carpet, paint, lighting, and driveway.
The concept of a romantic place to stay was transformed with new decor "and a new Tahoe attitude."
They will still be offering weddings, both inside and outside.
Round up at Round Hill Pines Beach Resort for next chamber mixer
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/16/2015 - 10:02pmEvent Date:
May 28, 2015 - 5:30pm
All are invited to attend the next Tahoe Chamber Business After Hours Mixer (BAHM!) on Thursday, May 28 at Round Hills Pines Beach Resort from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. These mixers present the perfect opportunity for business owners, employees and entrepreneurs to make lasting connections with fellow South Shore professionals while supporting a local business.
