North Tahoe Chamber Sponsors 2026 Tahoe Economic Summit

The North Tahoe Chamber was a proud sponsor of the 2026 Tahoe Prosperity Center Tahoe Economic Summit, held May 7 in South Lake Tahoe. The conference focused on accelerating Tahoe’s innovation ecosystem and featured local economic experts, Tahoe-based entrepreneurs, and leading policy and change-makers. Keynote speakers Dr. Fred Steinmann and Karen Gordon presented a macroeconomic overview of the primary drivers impacting our region and shared insights on how businesses and communities can prepare for future changes.

During the “From Ideas to Expansion: Navigating Business Growth in Tahoe” workshop, it was inspiring to hear from Jason Juurss of Happy Tiers Bakery, who shared how the North Tahoe Chamber has helped support him as his new bakery prepares to open in Kings Beach. In the Innovation Space, we learned about the Marcella Foundation’s makerspace for high school students and viewed a live laser technology demonstration, and heard updates from the Tahoe Earth Institute on initiatives transforming bark waste chips into usable wood products for homes and businesses.

The summit provided an incredible opportunity for networking, collaboration, and education, bringing together leaders, innovators, and community members committed to strengthening Tahoe’s economy and future. The North Tahoe Chamber was honored to be part of the conversations and looks forward to continuing to support innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic vitality throughout the region.