public relations
Celebrities practicing moves for Dancing With the Tahoe Stars
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/22/2015 - 3:32pm
Event Date:
March 7, 2015 - 6:30pm
Five, six, seven, eight. Dancers will always have numbers in their head as they count out the beat, and those participating in the annual Dancing With the Tahoe Stars are no doubt experiencing just that as they wrap up their final two weeks of rehearsals.
There's an old saying: "Writing about art is like dancing about architecture." After watching rehearsals this week I starting searching for the words to start as I found that translating the movement of the human body into something written down to be a frustrating process.
So instead, I'll focus on those who are participating.
Dancing With the Tahoe Stars returns to the MontBleu stage in March
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/12/2015 - 10:24pm
Event Date:
March 7, 2015 - 6:30pm
In case you haven't made it to any of the previous Tahoe Arts Project Dancing With the Tahoe Stars you'll want to put March 7 on your calendars.
Ten local celebrities will be paired with talented and experienced dancers from the area. In the group of ten is a real estate agent, business owner, comedian, Barton executive, lawyer, doctor, teacher, fireman, casino executive and public relations expert.
Weidinger Public Relations of Lake Tahoe wins top honors
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/02/2014 - 11:30pm
Weidinger Public Relations was presented with four awards by the Public Relations Society of America, Sierra Nevada Chapter at the organization’s 28th annual Silver Spike Awards recently held in Reno. They won the prestigious “Judge’s Choice Award,” denoting Northern Nevada’s best overall campaign.
TRPA wins Silver Spike Award for their "Tahoe in Depth" newspaper
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/21/2014 - 9:52pm
Tahoe In Depth, the environmental newspaper that the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency created two years ago to help improve awareness and understanding of lake issues, was recognized with a Silver Spike award at the Sierra Nevada Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America annual awards ceremony on Thursday.
Silver Spike awards recognize the northern Sierra region’s best public relations and communications campaigns, according to Anne McMillin, President of the Sierra Nevada Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.
Agencies and public work together to keep Lake Tahoe beaches clean
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/09/2014 - 9:50pm
The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority would like to thank all of our community members, visitors, businesses and agencies who have helped keep our Lake Tahoe beaches clean throughout a busy summer season. Debris on Lake Tahoe’s beaches affects everyone’s enjoyment of the lake, and trash and debris on the beaches and streets can easily find its way to the lake and adversely impact lake clarity, water quality and wildlife.
Supervisor Candidates Field Questions in South Lake Tahoe Forum
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/07/2014 - 12:10am
The first El Dorado Supervisor Candidate's Forum held in the Tahoe basin this election season was held Tuesday night.
With the June 3rd election just a few weeks away, this was a great opportunity for voters to become informed on the candidate's views on a myriad of topics from teamwork and cooperation to economic vitality and mental health issues.
Barton Health Launches Program Focusing on Prevention and Wellness in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/20/2014 - 12:04pm
Barton Health has launched a new community program in South Lake Tahoe, one that focuses on health, wellness and prevention. BWell offers services not covered by many insurances, including reduced cost lab draws, EKG tests, Lung Cancer screening and free lectures and a resource library.
Weidinger PR of Lake Tahoe Wins Four Silver Spike Awards
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/21/2013 - 10:24pm
Lake Tahoe-based Weidinger Public Relations was presented with four awards by the Public Relations Society of American, Sierra Nevada Chapter for various campaigns at the organization’s 27th annual Silver Spike Awards.
3rd Annual TRYP Winter White Party to Benefit Boys & Girls Club
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/22/2013 - 8:32pm
Event Date:
November 23, 2013 - 6:30pm
‘Tis the season to Empower Tahoe: the Tahoe Regional Young Professionals’ (www.tahoetryp.org) Annual Winter White FUNdraiser returns on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 6:30 - 10 p.m. at the Riva Grill in South Lake Tahoe. The themed holiday party supports TRYP’s professional development programs like workshops and scholarships, while also raising funds for the Boys & Girls Club of South Lake Tahoe. The theme is the color white so all attendees are encouraged to wear white!
Lake Tahoe aquatic outreach program receives national recognition
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/14/2013 - 5:05pmNational recognition has been given to the Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species watercraft inspection program once again, this time for the excellence of the public outreach campaign used to educate boaters about the program.
The campaign, directed by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and Tahoe Resource Conservation District, received a Silver Anvil award Thursday from the Public Relations Society of America—the nation’s most prestigious public relations award.
Tahoe Prosperity Center welcomes two new team members
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/26/2013 - 6:00amChristina Proctor, public relations professional, and Bev Ducey, a resource development expert with an extensive history in grant procurement, have joined the Tahoe Prosperity Center.The TPC Execut...
South Lake Tahoe, Sierra Resort athletes to compete at Winter X Games in Aspen
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/23/2013 - 1:03pm
Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort team riders and South Lake Tahoe locals Jamie Anderson, Maddie Bowman, and Hannah Teter will invade Aspen, Colorado, January 24-28, 2013 for the 17th Winter X Games. All three Sierra Resort athletes have pre-qualified for X Games and will shoot to make it back-to-back podiums.
Well-known for its commitment to both freestyle terrain parks and maintaining one of Lake Tahoe’s best Superpipes, Sierra Resort is proud to be home to some of the best athletes in the world.
Tahoe Prosperity Center welcomes two new team members
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/23/2013 - 10:42am
Christina Proctor, public relations professional, and Bev Ducey, a resource development expert with an extensive history in grant procurement, will be advancing the mission of the Tahoe Prosperity Center (TPC) in 2013. The TPC Executive Committee contracted with Proctor and Ducey after Mone´ Haen, former chief executive officer, announced her resignation in December. Proctor will be developing TPC materials, presentations and handling the daily administrative tasks of the organization. Ducey will focus on strengthening the TPC’s financial resources through grant development.
Nobel Prize team winner featured speaker at Lake Tahoe weather conference
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/31/2012 - 2:16pm
Chris Field, a 2007 Nobel Prize team winner and lead author of the study on the effects of global climate change will be the keynote speaker at Tahoe South's Operation Sierra Storm Meteorologist Conference, Jan 10 at South Shore Lake Tahoe.
Squaw Valley avalanche causes minor injuries to two skiers
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/24/2012 - 8:24amTwo skiers are being treated for minor injuries after an avalanche at Squaw Valley on the KT-22 peak, according to Squaw Valley Public Relations Manager Amelia Richmond.
Three snowboarders triggered the inbounds, post-control avalanche at 9:50 a.m., said Richmond.
Go here for the full story.
Chase International Sells Lake Tahoe Mega Estate
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/13/2012 - 3:42pm
Chase International recently closed the sale of the Osprey Estate in Incline Village, Nev., a deal which marks the largest sale in Lake Tahoe since January 2008.
Weidinger Public Relations wins awards
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/17/2012 - 6:00amWeidinger Public Relations was recently recognized for superior professional achievement and performance at the Sierra Nevada Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America annual Silver Spikes...
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals’ 2nd Annual Winter White Holiday Party
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/01/2012 - 8:24am
Event Date:
November 10, 2012 - 7:00pm
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals will bring the Lake Tahoe community together to raise funds for Tahoe SkiDUCK, (SKi and snowboarding for Disabled and Underprivileged Children and older Kids) Saturday, November 10, from 7 - 10 p.m. at Riva Grill on the Lake.
Squaw Valley Opens for One-Day Fundraiser
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 6:54pm
Skiers and riders got to head down the mountain at Squaw Valley on Thursday. The resort opened for just four hours for a one-day fundraiser that marked the earliest Squaw Valley has opened to the public since it started keeping records in 1960.
At Squaw Valley, it's a bluebird day. And one for the record books.
"Yeah, this is the earliest we've been open to the public since our records dating back to 1960," says Jenny Kendrick, Public Relations manager for Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows.
But then again, this hasn't been a typical October, thanks to this week's storms.
Nevada Legislative Panel OKs Budget Changes So $3 Million Tourism Contract Can Be Finalized
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/23/2012 - 6:17pmCARSON CITY – A legislative panel today quickly approved budget changes sought by a state agency so it can finalize a $3 million contract with an out-of-state firm to spearhead tourism efforts in Nevada.
Burson-Marsteller, with offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco, was the unanimous selection of an evaluation committee made up of Nevada tourism professionals. The company will be working with Red Rock Strategies of Las Vegas.
$3 Million Tourism Contract Approved By Nevada Board, Funding Still In Limbo
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 2:50pmCARSON CITY — The state Board of Examiners on Friday approved a $3 million contract with an out-of-state firm to spearhead tourism efforts in Nevada after being told the selection process was thorough and fair.
The board, with members Gov. Brian Sandoval and Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto voting, approved the two-year contract with the California-based offices of Burson-Marsteller.
Switchback PR + Marketing hires new account executive
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 06/24/2012 - 6:00amSwitchback PR + Marketing recently hired public relations and marketing professional Wrenn Johns as an account executive.Johns' responsibilities will include assisting with account work and client ...
Lake Tahoe leaders tour California communities
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/12/2012 - 6:16am
A seventeen-member team of Lake Tahoe area leaders from across the business spectrum were on the road earlier this month to learn from other California communities about how to implement innovative solutions to overcome economic and environmental decline in their communities. Trekkers represent a diverse group of Lake Tahoe Basin leaders across various sectors including tourism, health, recreation, public and private.
Liquigas-Cannondale race team to train at Lake Tahoe for Amgen Tour of California Race
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 05/04/2012 - 6:11amProfessional road cycling teams continue to take note of Lake Tahoe as a premier outdoor biking destination.
The latest is Liquigas-Cannondale, a professional Italian racing team in the UCI ProTour, who will call North Lake Tahoe home Saturday, May 5 through Friday, May 11 to train for the upcoming Amgen Tour of California, an eight-stage race scheduled for May 13-20 and held throughout the state of California.
Kudos & Kindness: Bread & Broth thankful for support
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/17/2012 - 6:00amBread & Broth would like to thank Barton Public Relations for their continued support in our Adopt-A-Day of Nourishment Program. Volunteers from Barton spent Monday helping Bread & Broth volunteers...
South Lake Tahoe to undergo a ‘complete physical’
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 8:09amBarton Health and other community organizations and businesses have joined forces to give South Lake Tahoe and its surrounding areas a “complete physical.”
According to Monica Sciuto, Community Health Needs Assessment Lead Coordinator and Director of Public Relations at Barton Health, “For years, healthcare has been focused on treating individuals. If we are going to create a healthcare system that is right for our area, we need to broaden that focus to the entire community. This project will help us accomplish that.”
RAOK: An honest clerk sets the tone for the day
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 8:21amJust being honest can make a person's day. It made Jenny Anderson's. She is Lake Tahoe News' latest Random Acts of Kindness winner. Weidinger Public Relations is arranging for Jenny to pla...
Weidinger Public Relations wins three industry awards
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 6:00amSouth Lake Tahoe-based Weidinger Public Relations batted 1,000 at the recent Sierra Nevada Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America annual Silver Spikes program, winning awards in all thr...
Nominations are in for the 2011 Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 4:55am
By TahoeChamber.org
TahoeChamber.org would like to thank all those who took the time to nominate a business or individual for the 4th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards. Over the four years that the awards program has been in existence, community participation and support has increased annually by leaps and bounds. This year brought in a record amount of nominations, which resulted in over 100 businesses and individuals being nominated for the eight different award catagories.
Sandoval Appoints New Director of Tourism and Cultural Affairs
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 3:39pmNEWS RELEASE — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has appointed Claudia Vecchio as the first director of the new Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. The Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs is comprised of the Nevada Commission on Tourism, Division of Museums and History, Nevada Arts Council, and the Nevada Indian Commission.
2nd Annual Lake Tahoe Restaurant Week is Oct. 2-9
Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 8:17amThe 2nd Annual Lake Tahoe Restaurant Week is a celebration of the scrumptious cuisine and culinary talent that has made the Lake Tahoe region the best mountain-dining destination in the country.
