TRUCKEE CHAMBER SPOTLIGHT

Who is the Truckee Chamber of Commerce and what do they actually do? That is what I am going to try (hopefully successfully) to explain in the next few paragraphs. No one dreams of being a Chamber of Commerce President & CEO when they are children and no one goes to school for it. A Chamber of Commerce is a special place. It is an organization at the cross section of community and business. I was drawn to this work because I love where I live. I want to make sure what I am doing on a daily basis is moving everyone forward, and through chamber work I have been able to do that. So let’s dive a little deeper into who the Truckee Chamber of Commerce is.

Boosting Local Business Power

At the heart of the Chamber’s mission is our unwavering support for local businesses. Bringing together a diverse crowd – from mom-and-pop stores, remote workers, to industry giants – the Chamber acts as a bridge, connecting minds and sparking collaborations. This not only fuels our economic engine but also translates to better job opportunities for us, the residents. The Chamber focuses on programs that help to build a more vibrant business community and therefore a strong overall Truckee community.

Learning Hub and Community Builder

Education is key, and the Chamber takes this to heart. We organize enlightening workshops and events, such as Lunch

& Learns and Good Morning Truckee, which empower local business owners and employees with the latest skills and knowledge. But our focus doesn’t stop at businesses; the Chamber is the matchmaker between different groups that care deeply about Truckee. By fostering dialogue and collaboration, we work to tackle challenges and enhance our quality of life.

Advocates for Business

Ever wished someone had your back when important decisions were made? The Chamber steps up to the plate, acting as the voice for our business community. We engage with local government, politicians, and organizations to ensure policies make sense for everyone, fostering an environment where growth and prosperity can flourish hand in hand. The Truckee Chamber is excited to share our 2024 Legislative Platform with the community in late 2023.

Creating Community for Everyone

Yet there’s another layer to the Chamber’s impact: community connection. By creating spaces for interactions, be it at workshops, events, or networking sessions, we are nurturing a sense of togetherness among us. We work to foster connections that transcend business transactions, building a strong social fabric that ties us closer as neighbors and friends. This sense of belonging is what truly transforms a town into a community. If you haven’t yet, make sure to visit truckee.com to sign up for our Big Life Connections program. It’s a great way to stay informed and connected.

In essence, the Truckee Chamber of Commerce isn’t just a fancy title; it’s the driving force behind our community’s vitality. Much like the compass pointing us towards adventure, the Chamber ensures that Truckee remains not just a place to live, but a place to thrive.

Envision yourself hiking through a grove of aspens as the fall colors settle in. A subtle breeze flickers through the leaves, carrying with it a warm earthy smell rising from the soil beneath your feet. As you crest over a smooth slab of granite, you catch the first glimpse of clear blue waters. You’ve made it to the alpine lake you are soon to be fishing. In the lake, there are fish as bright and colorful as the leaves of autumn and as round as a pumpkin.

Fall of 2023 is going to be an exceptional season for fly fishing. The nearly record-breaking snowpack continues to bring cold water to the Sierra. Incredible wildflower blooms and clear skies cling to the twilight of summer. Soon, the leaves will turn from green to gold, orange, and red. The shoulder seasons are a favorite time among locals due to the light crowds and mild weather. It is the time for peace, solitude, and exploring the incredible Tahoe backcountry. Now is the perfect time for fly fishing!

Autumn offers some of the finest fly fishing of the year. Veteran anglers are gearing up for the season ahead at Pyramid Lake, home to the world record Cutthroat Trout. Fall is also the best time to pursue trophy browns on the Truckee River. If you like to hike, you will find that our high alpine lakes are loaded with brook trout, a voracious fish with vibrant vermiculation in mosaic colors: white-tipped fins with fiery orange bellies, halos of blue encircling punctions of bright red, and deep waves of black and forest green descending into golden hues reminiscent of the sunrise. The beauty of both the setting and the fish coalesce into a moment of fleeting perfection—this is fall fly-fishing on the Tahoe Rim.