Economy, housing and education just a few of topics at Tahoe Economic Summit

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Prosperity Center once again is hosting the Tahoe Economic Summit, an event that delves into issues many locals are concerned with including housing, the economy, innovation, entrepreneurship and an educated workforce.

This year the summit "Transforming Tahoe," will be held on October 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,

Heidi Hill Drum, the TPC executive director, says their goals each year are to bring in expert speakers on important issues and then have engaging conversations around how we can positively impact our region through breakout sessions.

Expect some provocative comments about economic trends from the keynote speaker Dr. Chris Thornberg, a frequent guest on Marketplace, NPR and the New York Times.

"We would encourage everyone who feels that learning from other communities is valuable, that sitting down at a table and discussing challenges in a positive format and who is willing to 'roll up their sleeves’ to get stuff done would be welcome to attend,” said Heidi Hill Drum.

Day's schedule:

9:00 am - Registration

10:00 am - Opening Session and Keynote Speaker – Chris Thornberg, PhD, Beacon Economics – Transforming Tahoe through the Economy

11:15 am - Breakout Topics –

Housing in Resort Communities – George Ruther, Town of Vail and Meea Kang, Related California

Innovative Economy – Mike Kazmierski – EDAWN (Economic Development Association of Western Nevada) and Chris Thornberg, Beacon Economics

Workforce and Education – Hayley Mears – Monterey Bay Economic Partnership and Manny Lamarre, NV Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation

12:30 pm - Lunch – Keynote Speaker, George Ruther, Town of Vail, Colorado Housing Director – Transforming Tahoe through Housing. (A full buffet lunch and light refreshments and beverages are included with your ticket.)

1:45 pm - Breakout Topics –

Housing in Lake Tahoe – Seana Doherty, Mountain Housing Council and Wendy Sullivan, Housing Tahoe Partnership

Innovative Economy – Devin Middlebrook, Mountains Work and Steve Ardagh and Lynda Ronaldson, Eagle Protect

Workforce and Education – Frank Gerdeman, ADVANCE and Denise Castle, JOIN

3:00 pm - Closing Session – Dr. Alan Walker, President, Sierra Nevada College, Jeff DeFranco, President of Lake Tahoe Community College and Mike Kazmierski, EDAWN – Transforming Tahoe through Education, Entrepreneurship and Workforce Development

4:00 pm - Happy Hour

To buy tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tahoe-economic-summit-tickets-48225071487.