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Welcome New Truckee Chamber Members!
We are happy to welcome the following new Truckee Chamber members who joined in May. We look forward to meeting them and learning more about their businesses and thank them for their commitment to the local economy and our business community. Please click their website links to learn more.
Jason Toups for Truckee Town Council Jason Toups has based his priorities for Town Council on listening to the community's needs. If elected, his top priorities will be Affordability - reducing the cost of living; Housing - improving local housing availability; Responsive Government - faster and easier Town approvals for investing in and improving your property; Community First; Local Economy; and Quality of Life - preserving the environment and recreation access.
New Leaders helps you build systems that maximize business potential instead of being limited by existing systems. They build coherent businesses, where customers, staff, and systems move together instead of against each other. The software is what you keep at the end. The transformation is their work.
Mind Over Mountain Initiative Mind Over Mountain is a nonprofit outdoor-based life coaching organization for young people, built to develop confidence, resilience, and real-world growth through adventure. Based in Truckee, they combine the thrill of action sports and wilderness exploration with meaningful one-on-one and group life coaching—using the outdoors as a dynamic alternative to traditional, sit-down approaches.
Siegfried Engineering, Inc. Siegfried is one of Northern California’s largest multidisciplinary design and engineering firms, offering civil engineering, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, landscape architecture, surveying, grants and outreach, and construction administration and management services. They believe great projects come from great collaboration. Their integrated teams work closely across disciplines, streamlining costs and maximizing function. With locations in Stockton, Modesto, Sacramento, San Jose, and Truckee, they are proud to be a trusted partner for clients, employees, and communities alike.
Truckee Recycling Center William Cronan of Truckee Recycling Center is here to work with individuals, groups, and businesses, providing friendly outreach about the myriad of reusable materials that are regularly thrown away. Truckee Recycling Center believes that Truckee can do more to facilitate the diversion of reusable materials or waste from the landfill/MRF. Contact William for questions or collaborations and check back for his website, which is coming soon.
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Truckee Bike Month
Throughout June! | June 17, 2026, Bike Everywhere Day
Join us for a month-long celebration of all things biking! The weather is warm and we're happy to see so many people on bikes, including at Truckee Day and the Maker Show last weekend. Don't forget to take advantage of free bike valet service for Music in the Park and Truckee Thursdays, starting later this month.
Whether you are riding your bike to work, running errands around town, or riding just for fun, biking offers great health and environmental benefits by burning human calories instead of harmful CO2. If you’re a seasoned cyclist, avid mountain biker, or just getting started, Truckee Bike Month has activities everyone can enjoy. Participate in bike month events and activities, and get entered into a raffle to earn prizes from our amazing local sponsors! Visit Keep Truckee Green's Truckee Bike Month page to download a Bingo card to win prizes.
Upcoming Bike Month Events
Thursday, June 11, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Helmet Decorating and Bike Kitchen Maintenance Workshop at the Truckee Library.
Wednesday, June 17 - Bike Everywhere Day
Thursday, June 25 - Take your winning Bingo card to the Keep Truckee Green booth at Truckee Thursdays to claim your prizes (or you can claim online through June 30).
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Lunch & Learn: Reduce Waste and Save Money - Sustainable Strategies for Business
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Looking for ways to reduce operating costs while making your business more sustainable?Join us tomorrow for our June Lunch & Learn, Reduce Waste & Save Money: Sustainable Strategies for Business, presented by Maria López Godoy, founder of Waste Free Tahoe. In this practical and informative session, Maria will walk local business owners through realistic, low-cost strategies to reduce the waste their operations send to landfill while lowering associated costs.
Drawing on her experience working with businesses across the Sierra Nevada region, from small local operations to ski resorts and hospital districts, Maria will share actionable approaches businesses can implement immediately. Topics will include how to better understand your hauling invoice as a financial tool, how to create waste systems that work efficiently without relying solely on staff behavior, and how upstream purchasing and operational decisions directly impact waste output and expenses.
Lunch & Learn is free for all Truckee Chamber members and lunch is included, but please register.
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Tahoe WoRx: Employee Health & Wellness Programs
At Tahoe WoRx, we know a safe, productive, and rewarding workplace starts with a healthy workforce. As a Service of Tahoe Forest Health System, our programs are available to all local employers in Truckee and North Lake Tahoe.
Tahoe WoRx programs include:
- Employee Health & Medical Services
- Workers' Compensation
- Drug & Alcohol Testing
- Pre-employment Physicals
- DOT Federal Motor Carrier & DMV Required Physicals
- Wellness at Work
Learn more about how we empower local employers in creating a healthy and safe workplace!
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Town of Truckee Residential Trash Service Community Meeting
Monday, June 15, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
The Town is in the process of developing the next trash hauler service agreement for trash, recycling, and yard waste services. Truckee residents are invited to a community meeting on Monday, June 15 from 5:30 – 7:00 PM to learn more about the process, review results from a recent residential community survey, and share input on future services.
There will be a brief presentation from Town staff to share about the process and timeline for developing a new trash hauler franchise agreement and an overview of results from a recent residential survey conducted. Then, participants will be invited to ask questions and share additonal input on residential trash, recycling, and yard waste services. Spanish interpretation will be provided.
Join us Monday, June 15 from 5:30-7:00 PM at Truckee Town Hall, 10183 Truckee Airport Rd.
Find out more about the process at TownofTruckee.gov/Trash-Contract
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Good Morning Truckee: Summer Recreation Roundup
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Join us for a recreation-focused breakfast meeting talking about trails, parks, and some of the many outdoor opportunities that make Truckee such a special place to live, work, and play. Whether you're a runner, cyclist, hiker, camper, nature lover -- you'll leave with ideas and information for summer adventures.
Speakers
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Cory Caldwell, Executive Director, Truckee Trails Foundation will provide updates on local trail projects, recreational opportunities, and efforts to expand Truckee's trail network.
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Matt Chappell, Executive Director & Co-Founder, Truckee Dirt Union will discuss the state of mountain biking in the region, trail stewardship, and ways to get involved with the local riding community.
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Michael Myers, Executive Director, Sierra State Parks Foundation will talk about new programs, fun events, park improvements, and summer recreation opportunities in our Sierra State Parks.
Nonprofit Spotlight
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Sarah Green, Tahoe/Truckee Program Manager, Sugar Pine Foundation will give us a brief overview of the foundation's work restoring and protecting Sugar Pine trees and supporting the long-term health of Sierra Nevada forests.
Continental breakfast and coffee are included. Registration: $10 Chamber members | $15 future members | Free for sponsors + employees. Register in advance to have your nametag ready at check-in.
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Elevation's Annual Art Show
Friday, June 19, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Enjoy art by talented artists from Elevation Truckee, a Day Program for adults with different abilities. The day will be filled with wonderful art (for sale to benefit Elevation's programming), food, music, raffle prizes, and lots of smiles.
Raffle tickets will be sold for $1 each or $10 for 11 tickets. There will be lots of fun prizes, including an art piece by one of their artists as well as items donated from Elevation's sponsors: • Ace Mountain Hardware and Sports • Blue Zone Sports • Coffeebar • Cornerstone Bakery • Grocery Outlet • Made By Me • Mix Bakeshop • Raley’s O-N-E Market •Safeway • Save Mart • Sierra Bible Church • T&T Nails • Tahoe Dog Gear • Tahoe Truckee School of Music • Wild Cherries!
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How to Run for Office Workshop, Part 2
Monday, June 22, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The Truckee Chamber of Commerce and Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe Political Action Committee (CATT PAC) are excited to announce the second How to Run for Office Workshop on Monday, June 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Truckee Town Hall. In an era when civic engagement is paramount to the success of our communities, aspiring leaders are invited to participate in this workshop designed to prepare them to run for public office.
With the guidance of a seasoned campaign marketing consultant, financial expert, and a distinguished panel of past and present elected officials, participants will gain invaluable knowledge on every aspect of mounting an effective political campaign.
The workshop will feature interactive sessions covering: How to Get Started, Campaign Marketing, Financing Strategies, and panel discussions with firsthand insights from some of our local experienced politicians. Hear their personal stories, learn from their triumphs and challenges, and glean practical advice for your own campaign journey.
Whether you're a seasoned community advocate or someone considering a leap into public service for the first time, the How-to-Run-for-Office Workshop offers a welcoming and inclusive space for all aspiring leaders. Lunch is included. Space is limited; please register.
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June Networking Mixer: West Truckee Center Block Party
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Get ready for a summer evening of networking, community, and fun at our June Networking Mixer! This month, we're taking over the West Truckee Center for a special Summer Block Party celebration.
Many Chamber members call the West Truckee Center home, making it the perfect place to gather, connect, and showcase the incredible businesses that make our community thrive. Enjoy live music, outdoor networking, and hosted drinks while exploring everything the plaza has to offer.
You'll find special promotions, activities, and surprises throughout the evening at participating businesses. As you make your way around the center, collect a stamp from each participating location. Once you've completed your stamp card, you'll be entered for a chance to win a prize!
We hope you'll join us for this fun-filled outdoor celebration of business and community at the West Truckee Center Summer Block Party!
Participating Chamber Members
Thrifty Tails Boutique
Elevation Escape
Zander's The BottleShop
Paco's Truckee
Inner Rhythms
Tahoe Dave's
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