CANCELED - Tuesday Topic : Introduction to Content Management
Introduction to Content Management Do you want your website to reach more people and grow your business? Would you like your social media efforts to increase loyalty and engagement with your brand? Have you been wondering how you can make your marketing efforts more streamlined and effective? Then this workshop is for you. Content marketing is a way to reach prospective and existing customers by providing information, not advertisements. Content marketing can help you: Discover what your customers really want, and how to deliver it to them; Position you as a trusted authority; Increase your website visits and social media engagement; and Rank higher on search engines organically! The workshop will present an overview of developing a content marketing strategy, including: Planning a content calendar Identifying your customers Finding ideas for new content Optimizing and distributing your content As Integrated Marketing Manager for the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, Georgette Hartley is the primary voice of Tahoe South?s social media. She oversees a variety of marketing projects and programs for the LTVA, and is responsible for coordinating digital development, public relations, and paid advertising consistently throughout all of the LTVA?s marketing efforts. In this workshop, Georgette will share how your business can benefit from a strong content marketing strategy, including practical examples and helpful materials to get started.
July Members Meet Up Luncheon
Join the TahoeChamber and its ambassadors at the Members Meet Up Lunch, an intimate networking session exclusive to Chamber member. 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.
Create Your Business Plan
The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of South Lake Tahoe, is offering a Create Your Business Plan workshop. After this workshop participants will have a completed draft of a business plan. Topics covered during the workshop include business vision and mission, overall business objectives, competitor analysis, unique selling proposition, business strategies, budget, income projections, startup capital and an action plan that describes what specific tasks entrepreneurs must complete now and going forward as they grow their businesses. This workshop is ideal for those thinking about starting a new business or current business owners who need to update or fine tune their existing plans. The workshop will be held July 22, 1-5 p.m. at the TahoeChamber at 169 Hwy. 50, Stateline, Nevada. The workshop is being offered as part of the Tahoe Tactical Team coaching program.
Ribbon Cutting - Lake Tahoe Dental
Please join us in celebrating the merger of Lake Tahoe Dental and Emerald Bay Dentistry with an open house running from 3pm-6pm and a ribbon cutting that will be taking place at 4pm.
Italy Trek Meet & Greet
Join us at Primo's Italian Bistro on Monday, July 27 to learn about this once-in-a-lifetime trip to Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast! You'll have the opportunity meet with Chamber Discoveries's Craig Howard. Craig will walk you through the trek and answer all of the questions you may have before you head overseas. Individuals that commit to the trip and deliver their deposits at the event or within 24 hours of it will receive a promo code for $100 off the total cost of the trip. Don't miss this opportunity! Click here for more information about the trek.
Leadership Luncheon
What will Reno's economic growth mean to the South Shore? Join us to discuss the implications of Reno's explosive growth on the Tahoe region and how Tahoe can prepare for what's coming next for the local economy. This luncheon features special guest speaker Mike Kazmierski, the CEO of Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN). Kazmierski leads a team of twelve economic development professionals to recruit, expand/retain and grow through entrepreneurial support, primary businesses that create quality jobs in the Reno-Sparks region. In the past three years, this team has assisted in the attraction of more than 60 new companies, the local expansion of another 25 companies, resulting in the addition of more than 6,000 new jobs in the region. This luncheon is presented by Tahoe Chamber and Tahoe Prosperity Center. Please sign up online or call Brynna at (775) 588-1728.
Tuesday Topic: The Best Things in Your Website's Life are Free
The Best Things In Your Website's Life Are Free Free & Low Cost Tools For Next Level Interactive Websites Many of the best tools to upgrade your site are free or low cost software programs and extensions. Local web designer Dan Keenan discusses some of his favorites and how to improve the interactivity and user-experience of your website. Bring questions as time will be dedicated to Q&A and helping you with your website woes. This is a non-technical discussion. No previous website experience necessary.
August Members Meet Up
Join the Tahoe Chamber and its ambassadors at the Members Meet Up Lunch, an intimate networking session exclusive to Chamber member. This monthly event offers members the opportunity to introduce themselves and their businesses to a dynamic group of professionals. Each month Tahoe Chamber will choose a local restaurant to host these networking events. This month's restaurant is The Landing Resort & Spa! RSVP as soon as possible, as these events are capped at 25 people.