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Economy & Jobs

Truckee Native Starts New Business ‘Where Lake Life Meets Mountain Life’

09/29/2021
Jenny Geresy left a career in the health field to open a seasonal men’s clothing store in Truckee. And given that she launched Grizzly Menswear in May, during a pandemic, she’s had her work cut out for her.

From Sierra Sun...

COVID-19 Economy & Jobs Town of Truckee

Outdoor Dining Extended in Truckee

09/23/2021
Outdoor dining in Truckee will continue through the end of October, now that the city is offering a one-month extension for downtown businesses to continue to use outdoor patio spaces.

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Economy & Jobs

CNPA Now Admits Freelance Members

09/21/2021
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Three years after changing its name to reflect the contemporary news business environment, CNPA makes another change with the times, admitting freelance writers and content creators as members.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

Resilience Economy & Jobs

How Fire Insurance Works in the Wake of Mega Fires

09/17/2021
California’s insurance landscape continues to evolve in the face of increasingly common and more devastating wildfires. The prevalence of substantial fires is increasing liability, leading to rising premiums and, for some carriers, an outright refusal to cover fire damage.

From Roseville Today...

Economy & Jobs County of Placer

Tourism Grant Program Seeks North Lake Tahoe Applicants

09/13/2021
Projects that benefit the North Lake Tahoe community may have shot at funding through Placer County’s 2021-22 Tourism Master Plan grant program.

From Moonshine Ink...

Economy & Jobs

Contractors Squeezed by Employee Shortage, Increased Consumer Demand

09/09/2021
A lack of local workers coupled with a surfeit of new homeowners in the Tahoe/Truckee area is straining specialty trade contractors. Business owners who once outsourced jobs to skilled laborers are now finding fewer people to hire.

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Agriculture & Gardening Economy & Jobs

The Crisis in California’s Legal Cannabis Industry, Explained

09/06/2021
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Cumbersome state bureaucracy and illegal competition hinder legal cannabis businesses.

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Agriculture & Gardening Economy & Jobs

Department of Cannabis Takes Over Regulation Duties

08/30/2021
Over the summer, California made big changes to how cannabis is regulated, with Gov. Gavin Newsom merging three agencies into one new Department of Cannabis.

From The Sacramento Bee...

COVID-19 Economy & Jobs

Making the Case for More Vaccine Mandates

08/29/2021
California has some of the most extensive workplace vaccine requirements in the nation, but they don’t cover every industry. Some advocates say the state should expand its vaccine mandates to certain industries.

From The Sacramento Bee...

Economy & Jobs Public Safety

Tahoe Economy Smoked Out by Wildfires

08/26/2021
The encroaching Caldor Fire has turned the south shore of Tahoe into a ghost town, with Highway 50 closed. Barely a week before Labor Day, tourism boards and hotel managers are telling people to stay away.

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Agriculture & Gardening Economy & Jobs

Sample the Sierra Event Cancelled

08/19/2021
Sample the Sierra, South Lake Tahoe’s farm-to-fork festival scheduled for Sept. 18, has been cancelled. Planners cited recent impacts from the Caldor Fire, a spike in COVID cases, and staffing concerns among restaurant partners.

From South Tahoe Now...

Economy & Jobs

Tahoe Chamber Announces Changes in Leadership

08/14/2021
The Tahoe Chamber Executive Committee is losing its CEO, as Steve Teshara steps down to focus on handling the group’s governmental relations. And Director of Operations Emily Abernathy is leaving to take on a new position with the city of South Lake Tahoe.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

COVID-19 Economy & Jobs

Nevada Business Owners Struggle to Enforce Mask Mandate

08/06/2021
Since the state of Nevada issued an indoor mask mandate for all counties with substantial or high COVID transmission, many businesses in Douglas and Washoe counties are hearing from unhappy customers.

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Economy & Jobs Elections & Politics Government State of California

JPAs Explained: Little-Known Govt Bodies With a Big Role

08/02/2021
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Under California law, local governments may work together in a "Joint Powers Authority." But these little-known agencies can wield broad powers—even to levy taxes—with little public accountability.

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COVID-19 Economy & Jobs

Tahoe Businesses Facing the Effects of a Nationwide Employee Shortage

07/31/2021
Around Lake Tahoe and its surrounding communities, business owners are feeling the labor shortage pinch, with help wanted ads unanswered and interviews unattended.

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Economy & Jobs Housing

Shining a Light on the Tahoe Economy

07/21/2021
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In a series of articles, Moonshine Ink delves into the economy of the Tahoe-Truckee region, and the problems faced by locals.

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Economy & Jobs

Strapped for Workers, Tahoe Restaurants Ask for Patrons’ Patience

07/17/2021
The South Tahoe Restaurant Association and the Tahoe Chamber have begun a campaign asking visitors for patience and kindness when they visit Tahoe restaurants. "Hardly any of the restaurants are delivering with their full capacity of employees," said Tahoe Chamber CEO Steve Teshara.

From Sierra Sun...

Sports Economy & Jobs

RMU to Open Truckee Location in the Fall

07/14/2021
RMU Outdoors, an employee-owned company that builds recreational gear and apparel, plans to open a concept store this fall in downtown Truckee. “We’re honored to join and contribute to the progression of the outdoor industry in Truckee,” said RMU CEO Mike Waesche.

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Economy & Jobs COVID-19

Employers Talk About Worker Shortages

07/14/2021
As the economy in California reopens, businesses are finding it difficult to attract employees. And that’s certainly the case in Nevada and Placer counties, which have some of the lowest unemployment rates in the state.

From Mountain Democrat...

Economy & Jobs Sustainability

Ambassador Program Tackles Impacts of Tourism

07/04/2021
This summer six organizations in the Tahoe-Truckee area are launching ambassador programs to directly address and reduce environmental impacts caused by tourism in the region.

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