Business & Community News | North Tahoe Chamber Executive Director, Kimberly Brown, brings you the highlights of this month's edition of the North Tahoe Chamber Business and Community News. | | 2027 Event Funding Sponsorship Cycle is Now Open | | The North Tahoe Chamber’s 2027 Event Funding Sponsorship (EFS) application cycle is now open! This year, the program includes one application period for events taking place between January 1–December 31, 2027. Events that have received funding for two or more years have received a personal invitation to complete a shortened application—check your email for details. Applications close September 15. | | |
Event Funding Sponsorship Workshops
Have questions about the 2027 Event Funding Sponsorship application? Join North Tahoe Chamber Membership Engagement Manager, Carly McNiece, on September 9 for an informal, drop-in workshop to learn more about the program, ask questions specific to your event, and prepare your submission before the September 15 deadline. No RSVP required.
| | | | 101.5 Community Spotlight: Workforce Development | North Tahoe Chamber Executive Director Kimberly Brown and North Tahoe Community Alliance’s Julie Barber recently joined 101.5 Truckee Tahoe Radio’s Community Spotlight to discuss workforce development in North Tahoe. The conversation highlights programs supporting local workers and businesses, including leadership development, professional training, the Truckee North Tahoe Jobs Collective and Destination Champion. Tune in to learn more about these regional resources. | | | North Tahoe Chamber Meets with Congressman Ami Bera | | North Tahoe Chamber and North Tahoe Community Alliance leaders recently met with Congressman Ami Bera and members of his staff to discuss the needs and priorities of North Tahoe’s business community. The conversation covered local business support, economic vitality, infrastructure, housing, workforce development, transportation and environmental stewardship, along with opportunities for federal partnership in Kings Beach and Tahoe City. | | North Tahoe Chamber Programs Help Promote Your Business | | Showcase Your Business in Front of North Tahoe Visitors | The North Tahoe Local Showcase gives businesses and creators an opportunity to put their Tahoe-inspired products and community favorites at the North Lake Tahoe Visitor Information Center in Tahoe City. Each month, a featured vendor is highlighted, helping travelers discover the local businesses that make North Tahoe special. | | Business Opportunities at the Tahoe City Farmers Market | The North Tahoe Chamber supports local businesses through opportunities at the Tahoe City Farmers Market at Commons Beach (Thursdays, 8 AM–1 PM). This year includes continued cooking demos, a new free Chamber-sponsored business booth, and a downtown business map encouraging visitors to explore Tahoe City’s shops and restaurants. | | Visitor Information Center Concierge Program Opportunity | We recently launched a new Visitor Information Center Concierge Experience Program to help VIC staff build firsthand knowledge of North Tahoe businesses, attractions, restaurants, retail, and events. Through monthly hosted experiences, staff gains deeper insight into the region for more authentic, personalized experiences. | | Get Featured in the "Deep Dive" Campaign | |
Lake Tahoe Travel’s social series, The Deep Dive, is looking for stories that celebrate what makes your business uniquely Tahoe. September's theme highlights the history and stories behind Lake Tahoe's historic sites, while October focuses on Dark Skies.
Have a historic connection, a product inspired by Tahoe’s past, or a story about your business’s role in preserving or celebrating local history? Or perhaps you offer a stargazing experience, nighttime activity, star-inspired product, or another way visitors can experience Tahoe after dark. Local businesses are invited to share signature offerings, behind-the-scenes stories and unique experiences that bring these themes to life.
| | 2026 Tahoe Business Walks Return October 19-23 | | |
The 2026 Tahoe Business Walks return October 19–23, bringing community partners together to gather real-time feedback from businesses across the Tahoe Basin. Tahoe Prosperity Center is seeking volunteers, community advocates, funding partners and research partners to help turn lake-wide data into lake-wide solutions. The North Tahoe Chamber uses these insights to help shape programs and resources that support local businesses. Interested in getting involved? Email info@tahoeprosperity.org.
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Connect With Local Talent Through the Truckee North Tahoe Jobs Collective
The newly expanded Truckee North Tahoe Jobs Collective is connecting local employers and job seekers through a regional job board and workforce resource. Whether you're hiring or looking for your next opportunity, visit the platform and sign up for job alerts to stay connected with the latest opportunities.
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Tahoe Art Haus
Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema in Tahoe City is heading into fall with a great lineup of films and events. The locally owned, independent cinema will feature Practical Magic 2 beginning September 11, POW Stoke Fest on September 20, Digger opening October 2, and The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping coming November 19. There’s plenty to look forward to on the big screen this fall!
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Tahoe Beach Company
Tahoe Beach Company in Kings Beach makes it easy to get out and enjoy the lake. Whether you’re spending the day on the water or relaxing along the shore, Tahoe Beach Company offers everything you need to make the most of a beautiful North Tahoe day.
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Franciscan Lakeside Lodge
Franciscan Lakeside Lodge in Tahoe Vista offers a classic Tahoe getaway right on the shores of Lake Tahoe. With lakeside accommodations and beach access, the lodge provides a relaxing home base for guests looking to enjoy the lake and explore everything North Tahoe has to offer.
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Built for the mountains, inspired by the road... and always better with good company. Join the North Tahoe Chamber on Thursday, September 10 from 4- 6 pm in Tahoe City for a mixer co-hosted with California 89. Rooted in adventure, mountain living, and a love for the Sierra, the brand is more than a highway—it’s a way of life. Spend the evening connecting with fellow business and community members while enjoying food, drinks, and plenty of good company.
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Start your morning with a cup and a conversation! Join us on September 22 from 8:30–10 am at the North Tahoe Visitor Information Center in Kings Beach for our next Coffee Connect. Enjoy coffee and breakfast bites from Pep’s Place while connecting with fellow members. We’ll also be welcoming Anne-Karin, our new Event and Operations Supervisor for the North Tahoe Chamber! With 30 years of experience in various roles with the organization, she brings a wealth of local knowledge and history to the team. Come grab a cup, catch up, and help us give her a warm welcome!
| | Share Your Event with the North Tahoe Community | | Hosting an event or meeting in North Tahoe? Reach the region by adding it to the Tahoe Events Calendar. Submitting is easy, free, and ensures your event gets noticed by the community. From festivals and concerts to workshops and local gatherings, make sure your event is part of the region’s vibrant calendar. By submitting an event to tahoeevents.com, your event will also appear on other calendars in the region, like Lake Tahoe Travel, and TCDA. | | | Music on the Beach Lights in the Sky! | | Music on the Beach & Lights in the Sky returns to Kings Beach on September 4 for a Labor Day Weekend celebration! Enjoy live music from The Sextones starting at 6:30 p.m., followed by a dazzling drone light show featuring 400 drones lighting up the Tahoe sky. Free shuttles run from Northstar to Kings Beach throughout the day and evening. | | | Kings Beach District Advocacy in Action | | |
Over the past six months, the Kings Beach District (KBD) has continued working with businesses and community partners to advance priorities around stewardship, infrastructure, public safety, beautification and year-round economic activity. Efforts have included advocating for improvements at Kings Beach State Recreation Area, coordinating with Placer County and the Kings Beach Benefit Assessment District on maintenance priorities, securing early roadway striping and crosswalk painting with Caltrans, and addressing streetlight and electrical issues with Liberty Utilities. KBD is also increasing engagement with local businesses to gather feedback that can help strengthen its signature events, support year-round activity and inform the issues the district advocates for.
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Review and Update Your Business Listing
Are you a TBID or North Tahoe Chamber member? Please take a few moments to review and update your business directory listing and contact Carly McNiece with any questions.
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