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Applications Now Open for the 2025–26 Leadership Lake Tahoe Program!

June 29, 2025
    Chamber NewsCommunity News

The Tahoe Chamber is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2025–26 Leadership Lake Tahoe cohort! Since 2003, this impactful program has been shaping the future of our region by equipping 25 participants each year with the tools, insights, and connections needed to become influential leaders within their organizations and the broader South Shore community. […]

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Why Sample the Sierra is a Must-Attend Festival in 2025

June 21, 2025
    BlogChamber NewsCommunity NewsFeatured Events

South Lake Tahoe’s Food & Wine Festival Returns September 6, 2025 Sample the Sierra, South Lake Tahoe’s signature Food & Wine Festival, is returning to Bijou Community Park on Saturday, September 6, 2025—and it’s shaping up to be the biggest celebration yet. As the region’s largest gathering of local culinary talent, craft beverage creators, and […]

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New on Above 6000′: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Business Expo & Celebrating Our Team

May 19, 2025
    Above 6000 PublicationChamber NewsCommunity NewsFeatured Events

The latest edition of Above 6000’, the Tahoe Chamber’s digital publication, celebrates the people and partnerships that make our community thrive—and there’s no better example than the success of our 2025 Go Local Business Expo.

Held at the Tahoe Blue Event Center, this year’s Expo broke attendance records, featured over 100 vendors, and brought together thousands of residents and business owners to celebrate local innovation and connection. But behind the scenes, it was a labor of love, led by a team of passionate professionals dedicated to making it all happen. […]

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Spotlight on Wildfire Preparedness: Tahoe Chamber CEO Roundtable Hears from TRCD on Basin-Wide Protection Plan

April 16, 2025
    Community News

At the April Tahoe Chamber CEO Roundtable, local leaders had the opportunity to dive deep into wildfire preparedness thanks to a timely presentation by Mike Vollmer, Executive Director of the Tahoe Resource Conservation District (TRCD). Vollmer shared valuable insights into the Lake Tahoe Basin Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)—a comprehensive, collaborative effort designed to protect the Tahoe region from catastrophic wildfires. […]

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Welcome In: A New Opportunity for California Businesses to Build Inclusive Workplaces

April 12, 2025
    Chamber News

The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) has launched an exciting initiative that every California business should know about. It’s called Welcome In, and it’s designed to support business owners in creating safe, inclusive, and discrimination-free environments for both their customers and staff.

At Tahoe Chamber, we’re proud to share this resource with our clients and community partners—because when businesses lead with equity, everyone benefits. […]

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SCA Makes Its California Debut: Lake Tahoe Community College to Host First Official Steak Cookoff Association Event in the Golden State

April 10, 2025
    Community News

The pristine alpine setting of Lake Tahoe will soon be filled with the mouthwatering aroma of perfectly seared steaks as Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) prepares to host California’s first-ever official Steak Cookoff Association (SCA) event on June 6-7, 2025.

This landmark culinary competition marks the SCA’s long-awaited expansion into California, bringing competitive steak cooking to the Golden State and offering locals and visitors alike a chance to experience the thriving world of professional steak cookoffs. […]

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2025 Go Local Business Expo Delivers a Night of Unforgettable Connections, Tastings, and Community Spirit

April 8, 2025
    Chamber NewsCommunity News

The 2025 Go Local Business Expo brought together a record-breaking crowd at the Tahoe Blue Event Center on Thursday, April 3, showcasing the vibrancy, collaboration, and resilience of the Lake Tahoe business community. More than 120 businesses from both sides of the state line participated in this high-energy event, making it one of the most dynamic evenings of networking, discovery, and celebration that the region has ever seen. […]

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Workplace Immigration Enforcement: What Tahoe Employers Need to Know

March 27, 2025
    Community News

As an employer in California, understanding your rights and responsibilities during an immigration enforcement action is essential—especially in a state where federal and state laws don’t always align. To help businesses navigate this complex landscape, the Tahoe Chamber is sharing key guidance and resources on how to respond to immigration enforcement in the workplace. […]

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Be Fire Ready: Join Us at the South Shore Fire Forum – April 17

March 26, 2025
    Community News

In the face of growing wildfire risk across California and Nevada, fire preparedness is no longer seasonal—it’s year-round. That’s why the Tahoe Chamber and South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce are partnering to host a critical Fire Forum on Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the TADA Building at South Tahoe High School.

This free community event is open to all residents and business owners who want to learn how to better protect their homes, properties, and neighborhoods from wildfire threats. […]

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Tahoe Chamber’s 2025 Go Local Business Expo Returns April 3—And It’s Bigger Than Ever!

    Chamber NewsCommunity News

Get ready, South Lake Tahoe! The Go Local Business Expo is back on Thursday, April 3, 2025, and it’s shaping up to be Tahoe’s largest networking event of the year. Hosted at the Tahoe Blue Event Center, this high-energy celebration brings together over 120 local businesses, community members, and visitors from both California and Nevada for an evening of food, fun, and connection.

Whether you’re a business owner, professional, or just love supporting local, this event is your one-stop shop to discover the best of what our region has to offer. […]

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