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!
December 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.
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.
Overcoming Your Business Roadblocks
Overcoming Your Business Roadblocks Planning to Propel Your Business to New Heights There is no shortage of problems or strategic issues businesses face on a day-to-day basis, but there is a shortage of time, energy, and the resources to deal with them. Start 2015 off with a plan to climb over or mow down your business roadblocks by attending a half-day interactive workshop where you will learn a quick and easy problem-solving process. Select a strategic issue or opportunity specific to your business that you want to resolve. Establish the best imaginable outcomes for the issue. Develop a plan of action. Finish a first draft of a plan you can begin implementing immediately. Hope is not a good strategy. And neither is worrying, wishing, or crossing your fingers. Learn how to plan to succeed. The course instructor is author of 60 Minute Strategic Plan, an Amazon.com top-ten selling book on strategic planning.
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.
The Business of Budgeting & Bookkeeping
For the bookkeeping portion of the workshop topics include the role bookkeeping plays in running a business, the basic accounting equation, the duality of accounting, the Chart of Accounts, types of accounts and financial statements. Topics for the budgeting portion of the workshop include budgeting for start-up costs, capital investment needs and future operations, pricing strategies, seasonality scenarios, sales projections and ''what-if'' scenarios using projected income statements, statements of cash flows and balance sheets. The workshop also discusses potential legal concerns and what legal structure is appropriate for a business.
Winter Wine Walk
The Winter Wine Walk begins at Marriott Grand Residence Club where you'll receive your passport to delicious wine and food from participating businesses. Participating businesses will stamp your passport, pour you a taste of an El Dorado County wine and showcase their merchandise - a perfect opportunity to do some holiday shopping!