Workshop: Understanding Financials for Non-Profits
TahoeChamber and Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation presents a finance workshop for non-profits designed to help these unique businesses better understand their financials. An expert from Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation will teach attendees how to set non-profits up in alignment with Form 990.
Business Summit at LTCC
The Business Summit will be held on September 30th from 11:30am - 1:00pm facilitated by the Deputy Sector Navigator (DSN), Small Business Program. The DSN program is a California Community Colleges Doing What Matters program in partnership with TahoeChamber. The Business Summit is geared towards business owners/employers. Our focus is to engage in a discussion with employers to identify skills gaps employees', high school and/or community college graduates, possess when they enter into the workplace. Our goal is to share our findings with academia in an attempt to align curricula to eliminate skills gaps better preparing students for the workforce. We were hoping that the Chamber would assist us with marketing this event to local businesses/employers.
Business Coaching: Customer Experience
Tahoe Tactical Team and Alexis Robin of P.link Coaching Center for Excellence presents a series of four business coaching workshops. The Customer Experience workshop helps participants develop a strategy that focuses on what their customers value, cultivating a customer centric culture that gets their customers Yelping, Facebooking and Tweeting glowing referrals. Turn your angry customers into loyal advocates! This workshop is ideal for businesses who interact with tourists and customers in person or on the phone. Calling all hotel people, shop owners, restaurant people and hourly employees. Find out what?s new in customer service. Topics include: Understanding the customer journey Customer service basics Customer centric culture Managing upset customers Managing poor online reviews
Ribbon Cutting - Shield Security Solutions
New business Shield Security Solutions will host an open house and ribbon cutting on October 3 at 4:00 pm to celebrate the opening of their store in South Lake Tahoe. Meet the owners of this family owned and operated security alarm company while learning about the various solutions they have to safeguard your home or office. Refreshments and appetizers will be provided. Shield Security Solutions offers a number of useful services for homeowners and commercial businesses in the Lake Tahoe Basin. This business specializes in security systems that utilize state-of-the-art equipment and 24/7 monitoring. Their helpful and skilled team will install, monitor and provide ongoing support for all customers. Shield Security Solutions is available to provide your home or business with the best security available and the peace of mind you crave. Shield Security Solutions is located at 2572 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Suite 2A in South Lake Tahoe, CA. For more information, visit their website atwww.shieldsecuritysolutionslt.com or call (530) 721-7448.
Tech Tuesday: Social Media 101
Do you want to learn more about social media? Do you want to learn the ''how'' and ''why'' of social media for business? Do you need help setting up a page or engaging users on sites like Facebook and Twitter? If so, this workshop is perfect for you! Designed for beginners, this month's Tech Tuesday focuses on the basics of social media and the unique benefits each social media site yields its users. Want to know how to reach your customers on Facebook? Would you like to figure out the purpose of Twitter, Google+ and YouTube for business? We'll answer your questions and more! This series will be fun and interactive. Please bring a laptop, questions and be ready to learn!
Workshop: Accessing Capital for Business
Do you find yourself asking, ?Where?s the money?? This special event features a workshop and expo with numerous financial professionals and lenders that will answer business owners? questions about capital including: Which lenders are currently offering loans to businesses What types of loans are available How business owners become eligible and apply for these loan How to secure a line of credit Lending institutions will be available to talk to attendees on a one-on-one basis to better understand their options.
October 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.
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 series this fall on two consecutive Wednesdays beginning October 22. By the end of the two sessions participants will have a completed draft of a business plan. Topics covered during the sessions 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 series will be held on October 22 and October 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the TahoeChamber at 169 Hwy. 50, Stateline, Nevada. The cost of the workshop, which is being offered as part of the Tahoe Tactical Team coaching program, is $25 for both sessions for TahoeChamber members and $50 for both sessions for non-members.
Business Coaching: Leadership & People Management
Tahoe Tactical Team and Alexis Robin of P.link Coaching Center for Excellence presents a series of four business coaching workshops. The Leadership & People Management workshop focuses on why leadership skills are critical to a business in today?s economy and how to avoid the biggest mistakes that kill morale, motivation, productivity and profits. Participants also learn how to manage challenging employees more effectively, manage their own feelings, create a positive work environment for all, and respond positively to and treat all employees fairly. This workshop is ideal for managers and business owners who want to improve their leadership, retain good employees and/or motivate their staff. Any leader frustrated with their staff needs to come to this. Topics include: High cost of poor leadership Creating a positive culture Dealing with difficult employees The art of giving feedback Overcoming your own reactive tendencies
TahoeChamber Board Meeting
TahoeChamber Board Meetings are free and open to the public. All community members are encouraged to attend to learn more about the chamber and important community information.
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 series this fall on two consecutive Wednesdays beginning October 22. By the end of the two sessions participants will have a completed draft of a business plan. Topics covered during the sessions 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 series will be held on October 22 and October 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the TahoeChamber at 169 Hwy. 50, Stateline, Nevada. The cost of the workshop, which is being offered as part of the Tahoe Tactical Team coaching program, is $25 for both sessions for TahoeChamber members and $50 for both sessions for non-members.
Business Coaching: Time Management
Tahoe Tactical Team and Alexis Robin of P.link Coaching Center for Excellence presents a series of four business coaching workshops. The Time Management workshop focuses on how participants are currently using their time and the barriers that keep them from managing their time more effectively. This workshop is ideal for anyone whose inbox is full, has missed an appointment, hasn?t gotten 8 hours of sleep since the 90?s, or could just use one more hour in the day. Topics include: Taming the calendar beast The art of essentialism, focusing on what matters Tips for staying on track and meeting deadlines The art of energy management
12th Annual Treat Street
Trick or Treat in a safe, fun environment at the 12th annual Treat Street on Friday, Oct. 31. South Lake Tahoe Airport where local businesses and non-profits hand out candy to children in a safe, controlled environment. Thousands of children have attended, decked out as superheroes, princesses, magicians and monsters. This year's event will be held from 5-8 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Airport, 1901 Airport Road. Volunteers will be passing out candy, serving hot cocoa, pizza, cotton candy, popcorn and s'mores in and around the haunted house.
7th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards
From quality shopping, accommodations, recreation and dining options to the myriad service providers and businesses, the Blue Ribbon Awards honor all that business should be. This important awards program salutes those businesses that are making significant contributions to the South Shore economy.
November 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.
Incorporation: What Could It Mean for Your Business?
Incorporation: what could it mean for your business? Learn the benefits and possible risks of incorporating your business with hosted speaker John Urru
Ribbon Cutting - Tahoe Hair Company
Beauty salon Tahoe Hair Company recently came under new ownership by Corissa Welch, a newcomer to South Lake Tahoe with plentiful experience owning and operating a salon. Welch and TahoeChamber invite all to celebrate Tahoe Hair Company at a ribbon cutting and grand opening at the salon on Wednesday, November 19 at 4:00 pm. Welch has over 14 years of experience as a hair stylist and previously operated a business in Arizona. Specializing in Goldwell color line and Babe Extensions, Welch offers a plethora of high-end services for all occasions, including weddings. Welch chose to bring this wealth of knowledge to South Lake Tahoe in July of 2014 when she moved from Arizona with her husband Ryan and their son Andrew to pursue their dream of living in Tahoe. ?Tahoe is a place we have always wanted to live and it has been our goal to move here for a very long time,? Welch said. ?It was hard for me to leave all my clients in Arizona, but that was something I was willing to sacrifice to move to this beautiful place.? After scouring the Internet, Welch discovered that Tahoe Hair Company was for sale. She jumped on the opportunity to purchase the cabin in which the business resides and fulfill her family?s dream of living in the Basin. Help Welch and her family celebrate this grand achievement at this special event on November 19. Light refreshments will be provided.
TahoeChamber Board Meeting
TahoeChamber Board Meetings are free and open to the public. All community members are encouraged to attend to learn more about the chamber and important community information.
Healthcare Forum
Join TahoeChamber, Barton Health and Small Business Majority for a forum about what the healthcare law means for you, your family and your small business in the coming years. We will provide a detailed look at the state and federal rules and an overview of the new coverage options available through Covered California. Topics include: Affordable Care Act and Covered California Small business health care tax credits ? who?s eligible and how to claim them Premium assistance for self-employed, individuals and families Individual and employer compliance Tools and resources available for small businesses Local certified insurance agents, healthcare providers and other healthcare experts will be available to answer questions. Light refreshments will be provided.