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Sip, Step: The annual Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop is a popular local event and will soon choose a lucky nonprofit beneficiary. Courtesy photo |
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11 February - 10 March 2010
Staff ReportPublished: February 11, 2010
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Truckee Takes Action on Economy
The Town of Truckee recently adopted a seven-point action plan aimed at stimulating the local economy throughout 2010. The Economic Development Work Program will continue ongoing economic and redevelopment efforts; conduct Internet-based marketing of Truckee; work with Sierra College to link education to economic development; tap business expertise and networks of local entrepreneurs; continue to develop infrastructure to support tourism; partner to develop new public facilities or attractions that will support tourism; and initiate efforts to redevelop the former county corporation yard on West River Street. The plan lays out specific timelines, council goals, and responsible staff for each action item. Info: townoftruckee.com
Orbitz Declares Lake Tahoe Top U.S. Ski Destination
Taking the top spot on the Orbitz Insider Index for the third consecutive year, Lake Tahoe remains the most popular ski destination in the U.S. for air-and-hotel package bookings for travel in 2010.
“Orbitz is one of the largest online travel websites in the world,” said Tourism Director Andy Chapman of the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association. “To be ranked as the site’s most popular ski destination in the country for the last three years is significant. Our own tourism numbers confirm Orbitz’s findings. Visitors are absolutely traveling to North Lake Tahoe to enjoy the 22 feet of snowfall we’ve had to date.” North Tahoe has benefited from a long-term relationship with Orbitz, according to Chapman, whose tour and travel team regularly educates Orbitz staff about the North Lake Tahoe destination and how it differentiates from the competition.
Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop Seeks Nonprofit Beneficiary
The 2010 Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop, set for Oct. 2, is seeking beneficiary request applications from area nonprofit organizations with the hope of creating a partnership that will benefit the selected organization, the wine walk event, and the Truckee community. The event is an annual favorite, now in its seventh year, and brings more than 1,000 locals and tourists to historic downtown Truckee to sip wine, taste scrumptious food samples, and enjoy shopping. One deserving organization is chosen each year as a nonprofit partner. Applications are available at Switchback Public Relations + Marketing, and are due by 5 p.m. on Friday Feb. 26. Info: 10075 West River Street, Truckee, (530) 550-2252
Smooth Rides Comes to You
Smooth Rides LLC is a new, professional, mobile ski and snowboard shop based out of Truckee with service throughout the North Tahoe region. The business brings ski and snowboard tuning and repair services door to door, and because the operation is fully mobile — removing the cost of owning a storefront — operating costs are low compared to other tuning shops. Smooth Rides’ mobile tuning and ski repair shop is equipped with a stone and belt grinder and a machine edger. “It’s a great and inexpensive way to extend the life of your equipment, and even bring an old snowboard or pair of skis back to life,” owner Cooper Waldron said. All work is finished by hand. Info: smoothridesmobile.com
New Face at Clear Capital
Clear Capital, a local business providing data and solutions for real estate asset valuation and investment and risk assessment, announced the appointment of Mike Ousley as the company's executive vice president for the Appraisal Group. Ousley will report to CEO Duane Andrews and President Kevin Marshall.
Working from company headquarters in the Pioneer Commerce Center in Truckee, Ousley will oversee the direction and continued growth of Clear Capital's appraisal team responsible for providing reliable, appraisal-based, and value reconciliation products nationwide to mortgage and lending industry customers. The Appraisal Group includes an internal team of 28 staff appraisers, quality assurance and customer service professionals, and an independent network of 10,000 licensed contract appraisers.
CATT Announces 2009 Winners
The Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe recently announced the winners of the 2009 CATT Annual Awards Competition. The winners were nominated by fellow members for superior craftsmanship, excellent customer service, innovative design, devotion to CATT and the community, or other outstanding characteristics. The winners are: Public Works/Recreation Project of the Year: Old Jail Museum Roof, Truckee; Mark Tanner Construction and Eckard Roofing Sustainable Building Methods Project of the Year: Arismendi Residence, Northstar; Kerton Construction Residential Remodel Project of the Year: Heather Road Residence, Truckee; Ariza Construction Residential Project of the Year: Lovewell Residence & Guest House, Tahoe City; Loverde Builders and Ward-Young Architects Commercial Project of the Year: Family Barn, Martis Camp; Hayhoe Construction Corporation New Member of the Year: Doug Farrar, Eagle Window and Door Volunteer of the Year: Mike Pelletier, Pell Plumbing and Son Professional of the Year: Kurt Reinkens, MWA Inc. Architecture & Engineering Supplier/Vendor of the Year: Andrew Cross, Truckee Tahoe Lumber Company Sub-Contractor of the Year: Jerry Krug, Advanced Asphalt Builder of the Year: Bruce Olson, Bruce Olson Construction
Truckee Rotary to Host Career Day for High School Juniors
Friday March 19
Truckee Rotary is sponsoring the second annual Career Day for high school juniors at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach. Topics will focus on green technology, job trends, service opportunities, local jobs, and vocational work opportunities. Sierra College and Sierra Nevada College representatives will also be present to answer questions about career training and educational degree options.
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