South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce

04/06/2024

Keep Community First Launches Website: keepcommunityfirst.org

The South Tahoe Chamber, and our colleague organizations of Keep Community First, are pleased to announce the launch of our website at keepcommunityfirst.org.

Get information on this site about why our coalition of business and community organizations oppose the proposed residential Vacancy Tax (an initiative petition currently being circulated) and the City Council’s upcoming discussion of a proposed minimum wage standard of $23 per hour.

The proposals, individually or in combination, will completely upend our local economy, leading, among other consequences, to the loss businesses, jobs and existing City revenues. There will be no winners. The arguments proponents are using to advocate for these economic and community body blows are misleading and misguided.

Website sections include: What our Community Members are Saying, What We are Saying, and What Other Communities and Experts are Saying.

The members of our coalition are Tahoe Chamber, South Lake Tahoe Lodging Association, South Tahoe Restaurant Association, South Tahoe Association of REALTORS, South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce, and the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association.

Please visit our site at keepcommunityfirst.org

A coalition of business and community members advocating for thoughtful taxation policies that prioritize sustainable economic growth and community well-being in South Lake Tahoe.

04/04/2023

YOU'RE INVITED!

REGISTER HERE: https://braverangels.org/event/depolarizing-within-in-person-12/

Bridging Divides: El Dorado and its partner Braver Angels, are pleased to offer a "bridging" event for South Lake Tahoe region's residents. The event, sponsored by the Tahoe Chamber & South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce, will take place on April 15 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the South Tahoe Association of Realtors at 2307 James Ave.

The Braver Angels website describes the "Depolarizing Within" workshop "to foster skills to help YOU lessen the effects of polarization when YOU encounter them in your political conversations." Regarding who can attend, "Anyone interested in examining their inner polarizer and learning strategies to disagree without condemning or ridiculing others." "Depolarizing Within" is ideal for organizations such as communities of civic associations, worship, social clubs, or educational institutions who want to reduce or avoid the divisiveness of political polarization."

REGISTER HERE: https://braverangels.org/event/depolarizing-within-in-person-12/

03/09/2023

01/25/2023

Awesome time at the City of South Lake Tahoe Government South Tahoe History Tree at City Hall today.

Thank you to everyone involved in this project. And the South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce still has 1 tree round to sell for $1k.

12/31/2022

As of 12 noon road closures as follows:

Hwy 50 from Sly Park to Meyers due to flooding/mud slides.

Hwy 88 at Carson Spur (west of Kirkwood) due to avalanche control.

Kingsbury Grade due to semi spin out blocking road and other accidents.

Conditions can change quickly. Please stay off the roads if at all possible. If you need to travel, carry chains (even in 4x4/awd), have water and snacks handy, keep a blanket in your car, and make sure your gas tank is full before heading out on the Hwys when they open.

12/27/2022

FYI for local businesses.

New rules for single use plastics within the City limits go into effect Jan 1.

We’re just a little over a week from the New Year and we wanted to remind restaurants and retailers that the ordinance prohibiting the retail distribution or sale of polystyrene will go into effect on January 1, 2023.

What does this mean?

The sale of polystyrene (Styrofoam) products is prohibited. There are no exceptions for polystyrene raw meat, fish, and food trays or for food prepared or packaged outside of South Lake Tahoe in polystyrene containers. In addition, plastic single-use foodservice ware, condiment cups, and packets may be provided to customers only upon request.

Also, in the ordinance is a ban on single-use plastic water bottles. The phase affecting commercial businesses will not go into effect until April 22, 2024, however, businesses can choose to take steps now to eliminate single-use plastic water bottles.

To learn more about the ordinance along with resources and tips, visit: www.cityofslt.us/plasticwaste.

To learn how single-use plastic water bottles and polystyrene impact our environment, visit:
https://takecaretahoe.org/success-stories/new-single-use-plastic-water-bottle-ban/

If you have questions regarding the City’s ordinance, please contact Sara Letton, Sustainability Coordinator, at [email protected] or (530) 542-6175.

Take Care Tahoe Keep Tahoe Blue

12/14/2022

Check to see if the power failure is limited to your home or business. If your neighbor's power is still on, check your circuit breaker panel or fuse box. If the problem is not a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker, call Liberty at 1-844-245-6868.

12/13/2022

Important info.

The City of South Lake Tahoe has opened a charging and warming station at the Senior Center, 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd., on Monday, December 12 from 12-4pm. As Liberty Utilities continues to work to restore power, the City recognizes many have been without power for more than 24 hours and want to provide a safe and warm location to recharge devices. Staff will be onsite, but no other services will be provided.

11/03/2022

Our Chamber would like to give a huge thank you to the City of South Lake Tahoe Government for providing the use of the Heavenly Village parking garage for our Trick or Treat event on Monday night.

We had around 2000 attendees made up of many local famines as well as those from Gardnerville, Minden, and even Carson City. Having FREE parking available was crucial to the success of the event and the City delivered!

Thank you especially to City Manager Joe Irvin and Counsel member Tamara Wallace who were the driving forces to make FREE parking happen. :)

11/03/2022

Official statement from the 4 local/regional Chambers of Commerce in Tahoe & El Dorado County:

11/02/2022

Our Chamber was honored to be part of this event.

We had over 1,000 attendees from South Lake Tahoe as well as Stateline, Zephyr Cove, Minden, Gardnerville, Markleeville, and Carson City.

Many parents commented to us that they were very thankful to have a safe place for their kids that had tons of candy and lots of fun events. One parent had a tear in her eye as she hugged our President, Amanda Adams and told her she was so relieved to have this option for her 4 and 6 yr old kids.

Thanks to all the groups and shops that participated. We are already planning for next year to make it even bigger and better for our local kids.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The inaugural Heavenly Village Trick-or-Treat event drew thousands of creatively dressed kids, parents and even pets, event organizers said Tuesday.  The event consisted of face painting, multiple bounce houses, ice...

11/01/2022

We had a blast at the Trick or Treat event at Heavenly Village tonight! Thanks to everyone for coming out, the turnout was HUGE!!!!!

And thanks to all the local businesses and organizations for being there and providing a safe fun place for our local kiddos (and kids at heart) on Halloween.

We are already planning for next year to make it even bigger and better.