Think Local

Our quarterly Think Local section fosters a thriving community we all love. We recognize that this can only happen when the triple bottom line of economic, environmental, and social capital is nourished and vital. Articles take a positive view, with a glass half full approach, and chronicles elements in our region that feature the localism mindset, showing the benefits and contrasting the situation with ones when any of our capital leaks from the community.

Community Corkboard | September 10 – October 7, 2020

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In an effort to spread the word rather than the virus, we offer the Community Corkboard, a classifieds-style and inexpensive ad for businesses to share the services they currently offer (take-out, hours, specials), and for...

Community Corkboard | August 13 – September 9, 2020

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In an effort to spread the word rather than the virus, we offer the Community Corkboard, a classifieds-style and inexpensive ad for businesses to share the services they currently offer (take-out, hours, specials), and for...

Forward, Onward

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Can Tahoe’s economy exist, even thrive, without relying so heavily on tourism? It’s possible, says Lift Workspace operator Jan Holan. We could become a tech economy if we focused-in on housing, transit, and nature.

The Power of the Local Dollar

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A study shows 52 cents of every dollar spent at a local retailer recirculated to the community; yet a dollar spent at a national chain establishment retains only roughly 14 cents in the local economy.

Hoss Keeps it Local

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Local radio station owner JD Hoss has been vocal about keeping dollars here in the community in these times, saying, “Exhaust every local resource, before going online.”

Community Corkboard | July 9 – August 12, 2020

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Messages of gratitude and hope from and to our community during the time of COVID-19.

Community Corkboard | June 11 – July 8, 2020

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Messages of gratitude and hope from and to our community during the time of COVID-19.

Community Corkboard | May 14 – June 10, 2020

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Messages of gratitude and hope from and to our community during the time of COVID-19.

Community Corkboard | April 13 – May 13, 2020

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Messages of gratitude and hope from and to our community during the time of COVID-19.

Our Community Survives Together

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Small businesses are the heart and soul of our community, and now it’s more important than ever to support them.