economic development
Lake Tahoe and Carson City area becoming popular Christmas movie locations
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/06/2020 - 1:54amLights, Camera, Action! These three words beginning the filming of any movie and they've been heard quite a bit recently around the Lake Tahoe and the Carson City area. The beautiful scenery the area provides has been the prefect holiday backdrop for romantic Christmas movies this season.
"Feliz NaviDAD," "Dear Christmas," and "Once Upon a Main Street," were all filmed in the area this year, following last year's "Christmas Reservations" and years of Hollywood movie hits.
Vote on new mayor, more recovery funds, and emergency order on South Lake Tahoe City Council agenda
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/29/2020 - 3:26pmEvent Date:
December 1, 2020 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Following a special meeting on Monday to certify the November 3 election and say goodbye to outgoing councilmembers, newly elected Councilmembers Cristi Creegan and John Friedrich will be sworn in at the beginning of Tuesday's regular meeting.
The 9:00 a.m. meeting on December 1 will also include the following agenda items:
$4.8 million in small business grants awarded throughout El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 9:44amThe Small Business Retention Workgroup, comprised of the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce, El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce, Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce, El Dorado County Economic Development Department and various other entities formulated in March of this year to provide advocacy and strategies for the small business communities of El Dorado County. The workgroup has met weekly as the COVID-19 pandemic impacted our communities with awareness that the small businesses of our county are the backbone of our business community, employing neighbors and led by individuals wh
Column: Tourism Future at Tahoe South - Responsible, Sustainable Destination
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/23/2020 - 2:07pmWhile the consensus is that 2020 will look much better in the rearview mirror, it will leave indelible experiences that shape discussions, planning, and direction for years to come.
It certainly reinforces sustainability as the future of tourism here at Tahoe, with benchmarks to embrace including environmental integrity, economic development, and social equity for visitors and locals.
STPUD candidates respond to questions
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 9:37pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are three open seats on the South Tahoe Public Utility Board of Directors this election season, two for a four-year term and one for a two-year term.
South Tahoe Now reached out to the candidates and below are their answers to a set of questions. For the two four-year terms, incumbent Kelly Sheehan is running for reelection, Duane Wallace is running after being appointed to fill Jim Jones's spot on the board until this election, and they are joined by David Peterson.
Results from Douglas County master plan survey released
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/12/2020 - 10:51pmDouglas County has released the results of a community survey on the Master Plan Text Amendment conducted in September of 2020. More than 1,500 people took the survey, which asked about Agriculture and Conservation, Economic Development, Growth Management, Land Use, Public Facilities, Services, Recreation, and Public Safety. The Master Plan text provides additional guidance on the long- term development of the County (over the next 10-20 years). The text defines current issues and needs in the community.
SLT Council Candidate Stacey Ballard
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/07/2020 - 3:12pmSouth Tahoe Now reached out to all nine candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council and provided the same list of questions to each one of them. Once a day their answers have been published in the order received. Today is our final candidate.
Today's candidate is Stacey Ballard
Profession: Artist/Author
How many years in SLT: I have lived in Tahoe on and off since 1997, over 16 in total.
South Lake Tahoe Climate Action Review Plan focus of public workshop
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/08/2020 - 4:06pmEvent Date:
September 9, 2020 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The community is invited to a webinar to review the City of South Lake Tahoe's draft Climate Action Plan (CAP) on Wednesday, September 9 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The City has completed its draft CAP and is in the midst of the public review period. This CAP is critical for reducing emissions in the region and will also provide benefits to the community through supporting local economic development, improving wildfire resilience, reducing air pollution, improving traffic conditions, and improving public health and quality of life.
Fanny Bridge replacement in 2022; Work on first phase of two new roundabouts finishes in 2020
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 7:36pmNORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If you've been on SR89 near Tahoe City lately you've noticed the new roundabout that was installed south of the Fanny Bridge near the transit station. A new bridge over the Truckee River was also created during the first stage of the SR89/Fanny Bridge Revitalization Project which included another roundabout on the west end of Tahoe City on SR89.
Experienced California education advocate joins Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 7:21pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) has selected a seasoned professional with two decades of experience in California state policy and politics to fill a critical role during unprecedented and uncertain times.
Tahoe Chamber hosts virtual Town Hall with focus on business reopening guidance
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/11/2020 - 11:13pmEvent Date:
May 15, 2020 - 11:00am
The Tahoe Chamber is inviting the business community to join them on Friday, May 15, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for another one of their popular Virtual Town Halls. This week, the Sierra Business Council and the Douglas County Vitality manager will discuss and provide guidance on the reopening of business in both California and Nevada and answer the community's questions.
Speakers will include:
- Steve Frisch, President, Sierra Business Council
- Lisa Granahan, Economic Vitality Manager, Douglas County, NV Economic Development / Vitality Department
City of South Lake Tahoe seeks community members for its transformational change committee
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/14/2020 - 2:10pmThe City of South Lake Tahoe is currently accepting applications for community
members to join the newly formed transformational change sub-committee. This committee is focused on developing second and third economies for Tahoe in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis.
The committee is proposing to bring together a diverse and innovative group of community stakeholders, thought leaders, and experts to implement policies, programs, and projects today that will have long term beneficial impacts for South Lake Tahoe over the next 50 years.
Special South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/07/2020 - 3:55pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - City Council has two items on their special meeting agenda for Wednesday, April 8 at 1:00 p.m. The meeting is live-streamed on Channel 21 and on the City’s website at www.cityofslt.us.
There will be no formal action on the first item. They will be discussing their newly appointed Transformational Change Committee which is comprised of Councilmembers Cody Bass and Devin Middlebrook.
At their meeting last week, the council created two other committees as well that will address the response and recovery to the COVID-19 crisis:
Interim city manager selected for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 8:05pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With the departure of City Manager Frank Rush looming and a search on for his replacement, the South Lake Tahoe City Council today hired an interim city manager.
During closed session they approved the hiring of Brad Kilger who brings with him years of experience to the position.
Kilger has over 40 years of professional municipal government experience.
City of South Lake Tahoe newsletter: At Lake Level
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/13/2019 - 9:59pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The December edition of the City of South Lake Tahoe's "At Lake Level" has been released by City Manager Frank Rush. This month Rush covers SnowGlobe, the 56-acre site and a possible new Fire/EMS station for the community.
56-Acre Site
South Lake Tahoe kick-off meeting for City’s new Climate Action Plan
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 8:56pmEvent Date:
December 11, 2019 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The community is invited to a meeting on the City’s first-ever Climate Action Plan on Wednesday, December 11 from 6:00 p.m.to 7:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers at the airport.
In April 2017 the South Lake Tahoe City Council signed a proclamation to move the City’s entire electrical grid to clean energy by 2032, and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent below baseline by 2040.
Expect delays on SR28 as new “Welcome to Nevada” monument is installed
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/14/2019 - 1:24amSingle lane closures will be in place on State Route 28 in Crystal Bay on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe on Thursday, Nov. 14 as the Nevada Department of Transportation installs a new “Welcome to Nevada” monument.
Single lane closures will take place between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. near the intersection of SR28 and Stateline Road in Crystal Bay. Drivers should anticipate moderate travel delays as traffic flaggers and pilot cars alternate both directions of traffic through the work zone.
New "Welcome to Nevada" monuments installed on US395
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 2:27pmNew "Welcome to Nevada" monuments are being installed by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) at two of the entrances to the state along US 395, with others planned at border crossings on SR28 in Crystal Bay and I-11 near Hoover Dam.
Installation of the monument near Topaz Lake was completed on October 15 and a welcome monument on U.S. 395 near Bordertown to be installed by the end of the month.
Achievable housing project planned for North Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/12/2019 - 9:12pmPlacer County has purchased the 11-acre Nahas property near Tahoe City for $3.42 million. They are working with housing developer partner Related-Pacific Companies to develop conceptual options for a potential mixed-use commercial and achievable housing project on the site.
While the purchase represents a step forward in bringing more achievable housing to North Lake Tahoe, development concepts for the site are still in early stages and no project proposal has yet been brought forward for formal consideration or approval.
Upcoming Economic Summit: Transform Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/25/2019 - 10:04pmEvent Date:
October 11, 2019 - 8:00am
What happens when you bring together people who are community-minded, movers, shakers and even disruptors who want to work collaboratively to create positive change to the Lake Tahoe region?
Find out at the annual Lake Tahoe economic summit "Transform Tahoe" hosted by the Tahoe Prosperity Center on Friday, October 11 at the North Lake Tahoe Events Center.
A day full of interactive and collaborative sessions will examine the opportunities for positive change as participants discuss and examine day-to-day challenges while also stepping back to look at the bigger picture.
Letter: CIty of South Lake Tahoe takes on renewable energy leadership
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/10/2019 - 7:02pmSouth Lake Tahoe’s renewable energy leadership is providing the opportunity for the installation of substantive solar projects on the rooftops and properties of public buildings throughout the Sierra. The City took on this leadership role in May after signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to become the lead agency for the Sierra under the Solar Energy and Economic Development (SEED) Fund, a not-for-profit program aimed to empower public agencies to evaluate and participate in regional collaborative procurement of municipal solar projects.
Participants sought for Leadership Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/09/2019 - 11:08amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Leadership Lake Tahoe has been helping shape the South Shore community since 2003 and organizers are looking for the next class of participants for the ten-month program.
The intensive development program helps emerging leaders from various sectors of the community, including Barton Health and The City of South Lake Tahoe, as well as small business owners and entrepreneurs such as Cowork Tahoe, Lake Tahoe AleWorX and South Tahoe Now.
Former City Manager Nancy Kerry honored with proclamation and party
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/14/2018 - 12:26pmNancy Kerry has been gone from her position as the city manager of South Lake Tahoe since March, but she finally got the credit due for her many accomplishments and contributions during a standing room only celebration Tuesday evening.
Over 75 community leaders came together to present Nancy with a proclamation signed by both Mayor Wendy David and Mayor Pro Tem Tom Davis, their last official act with the City.
The list of tributes spoken during the evening is a lengthy one.
Letter: It's time to vote for Tamara Wallace
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/03/2018 - 1:04amDear Citizens of South Lake Tahoe,
Economy, housing and education just a few of topics at Tahoe Economic Summit
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 12:07amEvent Date:
October 19, 2018 - 9:30am
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.
SLT City Council candidates respond to 100% Renewable Committee questions
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/08/2018 - 12:14amOn April 18, 2017 the South Lake Tahoe City Council unanimously passed a resolution to do two things: Power the South Lake Tahoe community with electricity provided from 100 percent renewable sources by 2032; and reduce community carbon emissions from baseline by at least 80 percent by 2040. The 100% Renewable Committee was formed to help the City accomplish these tasks.
Meet the Candidate: Tamara Wallace wants City to concentrate on basics - police, fire and roads
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/04/2018 - 10:21amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Each of the nine candidates for City Council answered the same ten questions that were given to them by South Tahoe Now. For nine consecutive days the candidate's responses will be shared in the order received.
Today, the first-time candidate Tamara Wallace gives her responses as she seeks a seat on the South Lake Tahoe City Council:
Tahoe Prosperity Center webinar on thriving entrepreneurs in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/03/2018 - 9:42pmLAKE TAHOE, CA/NV - The Tahoe Prosperity Center's inaugural Tahoe Economic Summit is 2017 provided residents, business owners, entrepreneurs and visitors with an insight on how to be successful on many levels while being in Lake Tahoe.
Meet the Candidate: Devin Middlebrook says transparency and trust are his key pillars
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/02/2018 - 8:14amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Each of the nine candidates for City Council answered the same ten questions that were given to them by South Tahoe Now. For nine consecutive days the candidate's responses will be shared in the order received.
Today, the first-time candidate Devin Middlebrook gives his responses as he seeks a seat on the South Lake Tahoe City Council:
Meet the Candidate: Patrick Jarrett would like to see South Lake Tahoe come together
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/30/2018 - 11:30amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Each of the nine candidates for City Council answered the same ten questions that were given to them by South Tahoe Now. For nine consecutive days the candidate's responses will be shared in the order received.
Patrick Jarrett shares his thoughts in his quest for a seat on the South Lake Tahoe City Council:
Meet the Candidate: Wendy David seeks second term on South Lake Tahoe City Council
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/29/2018 - 9:38amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Each of the nine candidates for City Council answered the same ten questions that were given to them by South Tahoe Now. For each of the next nine days the candidate's responses will be shared in the order received.
First up is Wendy David, the current mayor of South Lake Tahoe. She is seeking a second term on the Council.
Steve Teshara named president of California Association of Councils of Governments
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/31/2018 - 4:12pmSteve Teshara, CEO of the Tahoe Chamber and chairperson of the Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) Board of Directors, now has another leadership duty for the upcoming year.
Teshara will serve as the president of the California Association of Councils of Governments (CALCOG), a group whose membership includes 47 regional governments involved in the planning, funding, and development of the state’s transportation infrastructure.
He has been representing TTD on the CALCOG Board.
City Council makes it official: Dirk Brazil's interim city manager contract approved
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/05/2018 - 11:07pmHe's been on the job for a few weeks, meeting with staff and getting to know the ropes in South Lake Tahoe, but Dirk Brazil's employment contract for the interim city manager position was officially approved at Tuesday's City Council meeting, his first official day on the job.
Likely South Lake Tahoe voters to see two VHR ballot measures in November
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 3:23pmTwo South Lake Tahoe community groups have submitted petitions to get their vacation home rental (VHR) initiatives on the November, 2018 ballot. The first group, Tahoe Neighborhoods Group, submitted 1,651 signatures to the City Clerk on April 30, and the second group, Sustainable Community Alliance, turned in 1,827 signatures on May 21, less than 30 days after they started collecting them.
Big changes for Wye in North Lake Tahoe as iconic features removed
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 1:44pmThere are still trout in the Lake Tahoe Basin, but soon there will no longer the large trout sculpture that for years has greeting people to the town of North Lake Tahoe.
The iconic 21-foot trout sculpture has been sitting in the island intersection between State Route 89 and State Route 28 along with the Williamson Tree and Rotary Club flagpole.
Dirk Brazil ready to take on interim city manager role for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/20/2018 - 6:39pmRecently retired from the City of Davis, Dirk Brazil has been selected to become the City of South Lake Tahoe's interim city manager starting June 5.
Even though he doesn't start officially until next month, Brazil has been in town meeting with various stakeholders and getting to know the city.
He said a lot of things in a city are the same, departments and their functions are similar, but each one has its own issues.
Low public turnout for EDC budget presentation
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/24/2018 - 4:51pmMEYERS and SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Don Ashton has been making the rounds to communities throughout the county, explaining the budget through an informative presentation and discussion.
Most of the communities Ashton has visited have had 15-20 citizens in attendance, all asking questions and giving input in the budget process as Ashton and the Supervisors figure out how to save $20M over the next four years to meet CalPers pension liabilities.
El Dorado County may take 2% TOT hike to the voters
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/09/2018 - 11:47pmRevenue will need to increase in El Dorado County in order to complete a list of needed projects including those for repaired roads and economic development, both items that are affected by tourism.
The El Dorado County Board o Supervisors will start the discussion at the their next meeting on March 13 to the possibility of taking a tax increase to the voters in 2018, one the voters will benefit from but won't have to pay for.
Free consulting available for South Lake Tahoe small businesses
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/22/2018 - 11:06pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Small businesses in the South Lake Tahoe area are now able to receive mall business consulting through a partnership between Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (Tahoe Chamber) and the Sierra Small Business Development Center (SBDC).
El Dorado County wins award for economic development
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/08/2017 - 5:07pmEl Dorado County was selected as the "2017 Paving the Way" award by the Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC) einner on December 6. This single award ecognizes a community that has achieved exceptional economic development results during the year.
“For the last 18 months, El Dorado County has developed and executed a strategic approach to economic development in order to elevate the profile of our part of the Greater Sacramento Region,” said Don Ashton, the County’s Chief Administrative Officer.
Public workshop on US 50 / South Shore Revitalization Project
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/03/2017 - 7:51amEvent Date:
October 5, 2017 - 5:00pm
The public has another opportunity to give feedback on the design of the U.S. 50/South Shore Community Revitalization Project on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Formerly known as the Loop Road Project, this one seeks to divert Highway 50 from its current location near the intersection with Pioneer Trail and move traffic behind Raleys and the casinos, then reuniting with the current location of Highway 50 in Stateline, Nevada with a roundabout.
Leadership Lake Tahoe class of 2017-18 announced
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/07/2017 - 11:05pmThe 26 members of the 2017-2018 Leadership Lake Tahoe class have been announced. They will start their ten-month long journey on September 13.
Anjie Goulding - Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Athena Adler - Harrah's & Harveys Lake Tahoe
Brittani Curtis - Tahoe Chamber
Carissa Bisnar - CB Umbrella Group
Carl Franz - Genentech
Eanad Lott - Live Violence Free
Hannah Greenstreet- Live Violence Free/LTUSD
Jason Burke - City of South Lake Tahoe
Jeremy Brown - Lake Tahoe Community College
Julie Lucksinger - Lake Valley Properties
Katharine Miller - El Dorado County Library
Free tree removal for low-income El Dorado County seniors
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/20/2017 - 9:24pmWith tree mortality issues so prevalent in the Sierra, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors today launched a Tree Removal Grant Program for low-income seniors.
“The tree mortality issues in our county remain very serious. We’re just happy to have this program available to assist private homeowners, especially our seniors with limited income, who have no other means to remove dead or dying trees from threatening damage to their homes,” said District IV Supervisor, Michael Ranalli.
South Lake Tahoe and Placerville official Recycling Market Development Zone
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/29/2017 - 4:04pmEl Dorado County has become the state of California's 39th Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ). This is a new designation for South Lake Tahoe and Placerville that will combine recycling with economic development to fuel new businesses, expand existing ones, create jobs and divert waste from landfills.
“With this designation, our County has another arrow in our economic development quiver to attract new business and help existing businesses expand,” said Tiffany Schmid in the County’s Economic Development Division. “And it helps make El Dorado County a greener place to do business.”
City's business plan presented; Public encouraged to review
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/17/2017 - 8:30amEvery two years a new business plan is presented to the South Lake Tahoe City Council, outlining goals, the vision and strategic priorities. This is done after each election.
In February, City staff, Council and community members got together for a two-day strategic planning session, and the results that came out of that were put into the 2017/18 South Lake Tahoe Business Plan.
Special SLT City Council meeting Tuesday on purchase of Knight's Inn
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/13/2017 - 6:17pmWhat is officially known as the Bijou Park Creek Watershed Restoration Project, or unofficially the Knight's Inn Project, will be brought before the South Lake Tahoe City Council to be approved during a special meeting on Tuesday, March 14 at 4:00 p.m.
The three phase, 850-acre project will be both an environmental and economic development project, something the City has been working on for several years.
New Tahoe Chamber CEO brings passion for business and economic development
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/22/2017 - 11:25pm"I'm looking for opportunities to build strategic relationships and leverage resources, and not duplicating what we already have," Craig A. Schmidt said after being on the job for five days at the Tahoe Chamber. "That is what excites me about the South Shore."
Schmidt is the new Chief Executive Officer for the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce, a job vacant since July 1, 2016 when "B" Gorman left to develop her coaching business.
Largest and most advanced data center in the world opens near Reno
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/15/2017 - 9:32pmNew Tahoe Chamber CEO announced
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/09/2017 - 7:09pmWhat is Mammoth Lakes' loss will be Lake Tahoe's gain as the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (Tahoe Chamber) has selected their new Chief Executive Officer from the mountain resort community to the south.
Craig A. Schmidt, the current Executive Director of Chamber of Commerce in Mammoth Lakes, will take over his new position on the South Shore February 6.
The Chamber's Board selected Schmidt, an accomplished chamber professional with 22 years of experience in business, workforce and tourism development.
SLT City Council candidate Tamara Wallace
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/07/2016 - 12:33pmAll candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council were given the same questions. With just one day to go to the elections, we will be featuring their answers and a video of their interview with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals through the day.
Tamara Wallace, 46, Retired Businesswoman/Chamber Exec
Discuss your interest in serving on City Council. What is your prior experience in working with civic, community or governmental organizations?