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. | | Staff Update: Welcoming Anne-Karin Atwood to Her New Role | | After more than 30 years with the organization, Anne-Karin Atwood has stepped into a new role as Event and Operations Supervisor for the North Tahoe Chamber. A longtime North Lake Tahoe resident, Anne-Karin brings extensive local knowledge and organizational experience to her work supporting Chamber events, membership services and business engagement. | | | 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. Upcoming themes include November: Tahoe in the Movies and December: Artisan Shopping.
Does your business have a connection to Tahoe’s film history, a location featured on screen, or a story about Tahoe’s role in the movies? Or do you offer locally made goods, handcrafted products, unique gifts, or an artisan shopping experience that visitors can’t find anywhere else?
Local businesses are invited to share signature offerings, behind-the-scenes stories and unique experiences that bring these themes to life. Share what makes your business a memorable part of the Tahoe experience.
| | 2026 Tahoe Business Walks | | |
The 2026 Tahoe Business Walks will take place October 19–23, bringing volunteers and regional partners together to gather real-time feedback from businesses across the Tahoe Basin. This year includes expanded regional partnerships, additional volunteer training and bilingual surveys. Volunteers, community advocates, funding partners and research partners are invited to get involved. The North Tahoe Chamber uses these insights to help shape programs and resources that support local businesses. Email info@tahoeprosperity.org to learn more.
| | Request for Proposals: Property Management & Maintenance Services | | Sierra Community House and Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation are seeking qualified contractors to provide property management and maintenance services for three Tahoe-region properties, including two in Truckee and one in Kings Beach. The bundled approach creates an opportunity for businesses able to serve multiple properties. Proposals are now being accepted. | | |
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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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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Double Diamond Jewelry
Double Diamond Jewelry draws inspiration from the beauty of Tahoe to create distinctive pieces. Owner Janet brings personal experiences into her designs, from photographing individual snowflakes found around the Tahoe Basin for the Tahoe Snowflake Collection to capturing the blues she sees during long swims in Lake Tahoe for her Tahoe Blue Diamond Collection. Discover Tahoe-inspired collections, meaningful gifts and custom designs.
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Lake Tahoe Wellness Center
Offering chiropractic care, acupuncture, naturopathy and more, Lake Tahoe Wellness Center takes a whole-person approach to wellness. Their team provides personalized care designed to support overall health and well-being, helping locals and visitors feel their best while enjoying everything North Lake Tahoe has to offer.
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The Understory
This new independent bookstore in Tahoe City offers a thoughtfully curated selection of books for readers of all ages. With a welcoming space to browse, discover new favorites and connect with fellow book lovers, The Understory brings a fresh literary destination to North Lake Tahoe.
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Skate the Lake Breaks Participation Record
Boarding for Breast Cancer’s 22nd Annual Skate the Lake, funded in part by the North Tahoe Chamber, welcomed a record 220 participants to Lake Tahoe this year. The event raised more than $72,000 for breast cancer education, prevention and survivorship programs, marking another milestone during B4BC’s 30th anniversary year.
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Don't Miss the North Tahoe Chamber at Made in Tahoe! | Stop by the North Tahoe Chamber booth October 10–11 at Palisades Tahoe to say hello, learn more about the Chamber and connect with the team. We’ll see you there! | | | | | |
Where great work, lake views and local connections come together. Join the North Tahoe Chamber on Thursday, October 8 from 4–6 p.m. at Tahoe Longhouse in Carnelian Bay for a mixer co-hosted with Tahoe Longhouse. Located just steps from the lake, Tahoe Longhouse offers flexible workspaces, private offices and meeting spaces designed for working, collaborating and connecting. Spend the evening exploring the space, connecting with fellow business and community members, and enjoying delicious food from Pep’s Place.
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A successful business requires more than just a great idea! Join us Tuesday, October 27, from 12–1:30 pm at Tahoe National in Tahoe City for our October North Tahoe Chamber Power Lunch featuring Jonathan Lucas, CFP with Traverse Wealth Management. Explore three essential elements of long-term business success: profit, people and planning. Learn how thoughtful financial strategies, a strong team and a clear plan can work together to help your business grow and prepare for what comes next. Connect with fellow business leaders, enjoy a delicious lunch from local favorite Tahoe National and leave with practical insights you can put to work.
| | 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. | | | Kings Beach District Has a New Online Presence | | Visit the Kings Beach District on the North Tahoe Chamber website to learn more about the district’s history, strategic priorities, guiding documents, signature events, committee members and minutes, affiliated programs and opportunities to provide feedback. | | | New Kings Beach District Committee Members | | Please welcome new Kings Beach District committee members Kristen Pepin, Realtor and local business owner, and Michael Myers, Executive Director of the Sierra State Parks Foundation. We look forward to their contributions to the district’s work. | |
Kings Beach has an opportunity to pursue a new federal Opportunity Zone designation for Census Tract 06061020107, which includes nearly all of Town Center Kings Beach and the Grid. The designation could help attract private investment by providing federal capital-gains tax benefits for qualifying projects. The Kings Beach District gathered 18 letters of support from local and regional partners, including state and federal representatives, to help advance Kings Beach on the Governor’s list of recommended tracts. | | | | Business Assessment District Meeting | |
More than 25 business owners, property owners and community members attended the Sept. 15 Kings Beach Benefit Assessment District meeting, hosted by the Kings Beach District and led by Placer County Public Works. Attendees shared feedback on maintenance, repairs, projects and how assessment funds are prioritized in the Kings Beach corridor. Thank you to everyone who participated. Your input helps inform local priorities.
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