Social Media: A Different Kind of Networking
Networking is crucial to any small business, but it's no longer just networking with your peers at mixers and community events. Social networking has become an integral part of marketing campaigns for businesses everywhere, is it part of yours? If you're new to social media or if you don't know the benefits it could yield for your business, this workshop will help you derive a deeper understanding of different social networks. This workshop will help business owners: Discover which social networks to dedicate time to How to create comprehensive campaigns for maximum efficacy Create a content strategy and manage a content calendar Learn to use FREE tools to make social networking easy ... and more! Social media isn't going away. You simply need to learn to use it to your benefit and we'll help you figure that out.
Annual BAHM! for Charity at Riva Grill
Join us for an evening of celebration to help the South Shore community start 2014 on the right foot! All proceeds from the event will be donated to charity. A minimum $20 donation ($30 for non-members) is required of all BAHM guests. Guests will receive 1 drink ticket and 5 raffle tickets with admission. Bring a non-perishable food item to receive additional raffle tickets!
January Members Meet Up Lunch
Join TahoeChamber and its ambassadors at the Members Meet Up Lunch, an intimate networking session exclusive to Chamber members. This monthly event offers members the opportunity to introduce themselves and their businesses to a dynamic group of professionals. Each month TahoeChamber will choose a local restaurant to host these networking events. RSVP as soon as possible, as these events are capped at 25 people. Each month TahoeChamber will choose a local restaurant to host these networking events. RSVP as soon as possible, as these events are capped at 25 people.
H&R Block Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For Further Information: Alejandra Rubio, (530)209-0152 alejandra.rubio@hrblock.com H&R Block Tax Office Grand Opening in South Lake Tahoe H&R Block Tax Office Grand Opening in South Lake Tahoe January 13, 2015 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) ? A new H&R Block retail tax office is now open at 1068 Emerald Bay Road to help residents navigate an increasingly complex tax code and claim all the credits and deductions they are entitled. The public is invited to an open house celebration at the new location from 12 pm-6 pm, Tuesday, January 20. A ribbon cutting ceremony with the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (Tahoe Chamber) will occur at 4 pm. ?For more than 55 years, H&R Block has been delivering trusted tax advice in neighborhoods across the country,? said Michalann Archey, district manager for H&R Block. ?We?re excited to open this office and to meet and serve our new neighbors.? Open house attendees can talk with H&R Block tax professionals about tax law changes, tax planning and other financial resources available through the office. For more information about the H&R Block office open house, call (530) 209-0152. # # # About H&R Block H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) is the world?s largest consumer tax services provider. More than 650 million tax returns have been prepared worldwide by and through H&R Block since 1955. In fiscal 2014, H&R Block had annual revenues over $3.0 billion with 24.2 million tax returns prepared worldwide. Tax return preparation services are provided in approximately 12,000 company-owned and franchise retail tax offices worldwide by professional tax preparers, and through H&R Block Tax Software products. H&R Block Bank provides affordable banking products and services. For more information, visit the H&R Block Newsroom.
Tech Tuesday
Tech Tuesday covers the hottest topics in tech and marketing for businesses. Got a topic or interested in teaching a workshop? Contact us!
HR Updates for California & Nevada
BE PREPARED FOR 2015 with new employments laws for California & Nevada Get caught up on the new employment laws and understand how they impact you and your business. Join your fellow Chamber members at these two informative sessions that will present highlights of new legislation and case law updates, including new wage and hour laws, for both California and Nevada. CALIFORNIA SESSION 9:00am - 10:30am The CA workshop will be presented by Heather Satin, co-owner of HG Business Law, LLP, a 21st century law firm in South Lake Tahoe that focuses on business development and business-related issues, including employment and immigration. This firm assists business owners and employees in navigating the workplace relationship and helps businesses plan, grow and excel! NEVADA SESSSION 10:30am - 12:00pm The NV workshop will be presented by Joanna Lilly, the Accounting and HR Manager for TahoeChamber and LTVA. She earned her Accounting and Business degrees at UNR. Joanna appreciates the entrepreneurial spirit and supports local businesses whenever possible with her extensive HR, payroll and accounting expertise. Attendees may attend both sessions or the state of their choosing.
Ribbon Cutting - Abelow, Pratt & Associates
LPL Experienced Financial Advisor, Roger Pratt, To Expand By Partnering with South Lake Tahoe Local Nick Abelow Roger Pratt, LPL Financial Advisor with over 45 years experience in the financial service industry, has partnered with local South Lake Tahoe talent, Nicohlas Abelow to announce the future of investments, Abelow, Pratt & Associates, LLP. Nicohlas Abelow, a resident of South Lake Tahoe, has been named partner at Abelow, Pratt & Associates, LLP. Nic has been in the financial services business during his almost 10 years at Ameriprise Financial. His leadership skills supersede his reputation as the captain of the South Lake Tahoe High School football team as well as the ski team. Nic is an active member of the Carson City Rotary Club as well as involved locally with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals. Nic, being a true Tahoe kid, loves everything our great home has to offer. His mentor in this merger, Roger Pratt, started his career on Wall Street as a trainee with Paine Webber in 1969 and returned to southern California as a stockbroker with Dean Witter in 1971. As a trust Officer at Union Bank, Pratt moved into commercial banking, later holding position as president at three community banks; MidCities National Bank, Bank of Orange County, and Pacific State Bank. Pratt returned to traditional stock brokerage in March 2000 at Dean Witter/Morgan Stanley, here locally at Stateline, NV, and for the last four years has been an advisor with Ameriprise Financial in South Lake Tahoe Pratt is actively involved in the community having served as president of the local Rotary Club. Active sailor at OCSC Sailing in Berkeley, member of Windjammers Yacht Club SLT, and member of Edgewood Men's Club. LPL Financial is the largest broker/dealer for independent advisors in the U.S. with over 13,500 advisors nationwide. The firm?s integrated platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisory services will allow me to serve your needs more efficiently. In addition, we shall have access to a broader universe of investment products and services. LPL Financial, unlike many broker/dealers, does not have proprietary products and offers neither underwriting, market making nor investment banking, thus allowing us to continue as a truly independent financial advisor Tahoe Chamber will hold a ribbon cutting Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 4 pm with a cocktail party/meet to follow until 6pm.
February Members Meet Up Lunch
Join TahoeChamber and its ambassadors at the Members Meet Up Lunch, an intimate networking session exclusive to Chamber members. This monthly event offers members the opportunity to introduce themselves and their businesses to a dynamic group of professionals. Each month TahoeChamber will choose a local restaurant to host these networking events. RSVP as soon as possible, as these events are capped at 25 people. Each month TahoeChamber will choose a local restaurant to host these networking events. RSVP as soon as possible, as these events are capped at 25 people.