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South Lake Tahoe, Chamber partner on Business Breakthrough Series
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/16/2012 - 1:03pmEvent Date:
September 12, 2012 - 9:00am
The City of South Lake Tahoe, in partnership with TahoeChamber, is offering a Business Breakthrough Series this fall on four consecutive Wednesdays beginning September 12th. The series is free for all qualified individuals and $95/day or $300/4 days for all others.
South Lake Tahoe 'Cash Mobs' designed to help area businesses
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/09/2012 - 4:18pmPutting a spin on the National Flash Mob movement, Cash Mobs are the newest trend sweeping the business community. Cash Mobs gather a group of people at a surprise location on a certain day and time. “Mobbers” are simply required to show up, have a good time, and spend a pre-designated amount.
Music, yoga and more at Squaw Valley's Wanderlust Festival
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 07/19/2012 - 10:15amEvent Date:
July 26, 2012 (All day)
The Wanderlust Festival, a one-of-a-kind yoga and music festival, returns for a fourth year to the picturesque setting of Squaw Valley Thursday, July 26 through Sunday, July 29.
The annual event, sponsored by the North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association, will host a number of acitivites specifically for kids in addition to its yoga classes, talks, healing services and live concerts.
New adventure-related events highlight summer at Lake Tahoe South
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 4:53pmLake Tahoe South steps into high endurance overdrive this summer with two new outdoor adventure events that celebrate speed, agility and skill — one with feet to the ground and the other rubber to the road.
Sierra Recon, a high-energy, multi-distance obstacle race screaming the amped premise, “Everyone loves carnage” is set for July 14 at Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort, while the Lake Tahoe Adventure Motorcycle Ride and Rendezvous celebrates the freedom of the wide open road, Aug. 23-26.
Adventure Sports week at Lake Tahoe offers mountain bike events
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/12/2012 - 4:58amThe 2nd Annual Adventure Sports Week Tahoe, scheduled for Friday, June 15 through Sunday, June 24, will offer a series of mountain biking events in addition to its other outdoor sporting competitions, clinics taught by professionals, live musical concerts and family-friendly activities.
Adventure Sports Week Lake Tahoe to Feature Paddle Board Events
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/07/2012 - 4:23amThe 2nd Annual Adventure Sports Week Tahoe, scheduled for Friday, June 15 through Sunday, June 24, will host two stand up paddle boarding events in addition to its other outdoor sporting competitions, clinics taught by professionals, live musical concerts and family-friendly activities.
Spirit Bike Parade of Nearly 1,200 Cyclists Rolls Though South Lake Tahoe to Break World Record
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 4:02pmMore than a thousand cyclists peddled their way through South Lake Tahoe on a breezy Thursday afternoon to break a Guinness Book of World Record by forming the longest single file line of bicycles.
Organizers said nearly 1,200 bicyclists had signed in by the 4 p.m. start time. Many cyclists were clad in costumes and face paint, all in the spirit of fun. The South Lake Tahoe bicycle group Slow Rollers has sponsored the second annual Spirit Bike Parade Thursday and its attempt to break the world record by forming the longest single line of bicycles. The record is held by the City of Davis of 916 bicycles. With nearly 1,200 cyclists on board Thursday, it looked promising that the record would be broken, said Richard Cutright, one of several event coordinators.
Calif. voters to weigh sex trafficking penalties
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/11/2012 - 9:30amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California voters will get to vote on a measure that would increase penalties for human sex trafficking and require social media disclosures by convicted sex offenders.The...
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Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/04/2012 - 2:02amNevada Emergency Management Promotes Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 3:02pmCarson City, Nev. - This time of year is a perfect occasion to Be a Force of Nature and the Nevada Division of Emergency Management is proud to be promoting severe weather preparedness week. To help spread the word and make its employees and members of the community better prepared, the Nevada Division of Emergency Management is committed to being a leader for weather-readiness by knowing the risk, taking action and being an example.
Experts: Social media important, but it’s not a money-maker
Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 2:01am'Cash mobs' mobilize to boost small businesses
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/16/2012 - 6:22amBringing together strangers, often through social media, the cash mob events aim to support locally owned merchants. The upshot: stores get a windfall, and 'mobsters' learn more about their city and meet new friends.
Similar to so-called flash mobs — groups that assemble in public to perform often frivolous activities such as dancing — cash mobs bring together strangers. But the purpose is serious: to support locally owned businesses with a quick injection of cash. The trend is part of a larger "buy local" movement that has emerged in response to the rise of big-box national chains that are putting the squeeze on mom and pop stores.
Nevada tourism Rural Roundup to focus on developing authentic experiences
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 6:51amDriving home the future of visitors and spending to the Silver State, the Nevada Commission on Tourism's annual Rural Roundup at Lake Tahoe April 18-20 will headline the acclaimed author of "The Experience Economy and Authenticity: What Consumers Really Want."
James H. Gilmore's book, whom he co-authored with Joe Pine, was recognized by Time magazine as one of the “Ten Ideas That Are Changing the World." In it he asserts that consumers want authentic products and experiences — something rural Nevada is singularly positioned to offer with its historic destinations and attractions.
Free workshop: The Bullying Epidemic
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 12:18amEvent Date:
April 16, 2012 - 5:30pm
Is your child a bully or being bullied? Learn how to empower youth with tools to deal with put downs on and off school campuses at a workshop on Monday, April 16, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Community College board room.
2012 Business Expo
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 2:25amThe 2012 Business Expo, brought to you by TahoeChamber and Getaway Reno-Tahoe, is right around the corner! The most productive business event of the year will be on Friday, March 30 at Harrah’s Convention Center from 4-8pm. More than 90 Chamber member businesses will be showcasing their products and services. This years theme, “Get Connected” will recognize advancements in technology by highlighting businesses using social media to their advantage. Show off your techie skills by live tweeting @TahoeChamber during the event using the hashtag #expoconnect for a chance to win prizes.
'Cash Mobs' Use Social Media To Splurge In Locally Owned Stores
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 12:32amFlash mobs have been blamed as a factor in looting during urban riots. But now a group of online activists is harnessing social media like Twitter and Facebook to get consumers to spend at locally owned stores in cities around the world in so-called Cash Mobs.
Plenty of snow at Lake Tahoe for spring skiing, snowboarding
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 6:49amIt's been a weird ski and riding season, for sure. One indication is that Heavenly Mountain Resort is only operating the Boulder base lodge and the Boulder and North Bowl lifts on weekends. In all the years I taught at Boulder never has had a shutdown like this. Too bad because lots of locals liked Boulder as out-of-towners didn't go there very often. Thus, parking was close and runs not crowded.
Milestone: Heavenly resort at Lake Tahoe has most Facebook fans among ski resorts worldwide
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 03/07/2012 - 4:27pmHeavenly Mountain Resort at South Shore Lake Tahoe is officially the world’s most popular ski and snowboard resort on Facebook.
Transportation and the Economy Kicks Off Tahoe Regional Young Professionals
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 8:14amTahoe Regional Young Professionals’ development and education speaker series kicks off, March 15, from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Airport’s Flight Deck Restaurant and Bar with Alfred Knotts, principal planner/project manager for the Tahoe Transportation District.
Ski industry officials: Social media, water access key for the future
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 5:43pmOLYMPIC VALLEY - More than 500 snow sports industry leaders from across the country descended on Squaw Valley for the National Ski Areas Association's winter conference and trade show this week....
Ski industry officials: Social media, water access key for the future
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 5:43pmOLYMPIC VALLEY - More than 500 snow sports industry leaders from across the country descended on Squaw Valley for the National Ski Areas Association's winter conference and trade show this week....
Study: Millennials find Internet a basic necessity in life
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/25/2011 - 11:52pmBy Mike TeSelle, KCRA-TV. The importance of online social media is as important as the basic necessities of life for the millennial generation, according to a ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../study-millen...
Social media on the mountain
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 10:32amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The latest buzz coming from Tahoe ski resorts may not be at the resorts at all. It may be coming from your cell phone. Today's modern tech is plowing its way into the ...
Ski and board industry brainstorm 'Snowcial' returns to Heavenly at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 11:32amConnecting the connected snowsports enthusiasts since 2008, "Snowcial" returns to South Shore Lake Tahoe January 18-21, 2012.
Sandoval Appoints New Director of Tourism and Cultural Affairs
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 2:39pmNEWS 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.
Placer County fighting to keep its water
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Smoke detectors in homes save lives
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Focus groups reveal Nevada tourism branding challenges
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 4:01amNevada tourism leaders trying to figure out the best way to brand the Silver State to attract visitors may have a bigger challenge on their hands than they thought. Six focus groups in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Salt Lake City, demonstrated little knowledge of the Silver State and its tourism attractions including Lake Tahoe, reports the Las Vegas Sun. Go here for the story.
Workshop to focus on tourism, technology and marketing
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/18/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The second annual SMG Tourism, Technology + Marketing Workshop will provide hands on sessions on developing a social media strategy, online video, mobile marketing and mo...
Barton part of consortium awarded $350000
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Amazon dispute puts California tax board in spotlight
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Do you need social media?
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 05/15/2011 - 7:00pmRemember in the 1980s when anyone who was anyone in the computer industry felt pressured to participate in the COMDEX trade shows? Not to be seen there was considered the kiss of death; others woul...