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A regional nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the long-term economic vitality of the Lake Tahoe Basin, bringing together business leaders, policymakers, and community partners to build a resilient and thriving regional economy.

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About Tahoe Prosperity Center

Strengthening Tahoe’s Economy Through Regional Collaboration

Tahoe Prosperity Center is the only bi-state community and economic development organization serving the Tahoe Basin. Founded in 2011 through the Lake Tahoe Basin Prosperity Plan, TPC brings together businesses, nonprofits, public agencies, educators, and community leaders to strengthen regional collaboration and advance shared solutions for Tahoe's future.

From entrepreneurship and regional data to wildfire resilience, broadband connectivity, regenerative economies, and workforce pathways, we help align partnerships and action around the issues shaping the Tahoe Basin. Because Tahoe thrives when communities, businesses, and the environment succeed together.

Our Mission

A connected and resilient Tahoe economy

We advance a connected and resilient economy across the Tahoe Basin that serves everyone, through regional collaboration, community-led decisions, and a commitment to environmental stewardship.

What Guides Our Work

Tahoe Prosperity Center works with partners across sectors to build a resilient and prosperous regional economy.

Regional Collaboration

Tahoe’s challenges do not stop at jurisdictional boundaries. We bring together partners across California and Nevada to align efforts and advance shared solutions.

Community Voice

Strong regional solutions start with listening. We value community-led decisions that reflect the experiences of residents, businesses, entrepreneurs, and local leaders.

Trusted Data & Shared Understanding

Good decisions require trusted information. We use data, research, and regional insight to help communities and partners better understand challenges and opportunities.

Shared Opportunity

We believe a stronger Tahoe economy should create opportunity for everyone through inclusive partnerships, entrepreneurship, workforce pathways, and access to resources.

Innovation & Resilience

We support innovative approaches that strengthen Tahoe’s long-term resilience — from entrepreneurship and connectivity to wildfire preparedness and regenerative economies.

Environmental Stewardship

Tahoe’s environment is foundational to our economy and quality of life. We believe sustainable prosperity depends on healthy communities and a healthy environment thriving together.

Our Story

Over a Decade of Regional Leadership

For more than a decade, Tahoe Prosperity Center has brought together partners across California and Nevada to strengthen regional collaboration, trusted data, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Our history reflects Tahoe's evolving economy—and our commitment to building a more connected and resilient future.

2010
The beginning

The Beginning of a Regional Vision

In 2010, leaders from across California and Nevada came together to develop the Lake Tahoe Basin Prosperity Plan—the first comprehensive, Basin-wide economic development strategy. Created through a collaborative process involving hundreds of stakeholders, the plan established a shared vision for strengthening Tahoe's economy while advancing environmental stewardship and community well-being.

In 2011, that vision led to the creation of Tahoe Prosperity Center, a regional organization dedicated to convening partners, aligning resources, and advancing long-term prosperity across the Tahoe Basin.

Read the Prosperity Plan
2013
Trusted data

Measuring What Matters

Building on the Prosperity Plan, TPC launched Measuring Prosperity, a regional indicator initiative designed to track the health of Tahoe's economy, communities, and environment.

By providing trusted data and shared metrics, the initiative helps policymakers, businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders make more informed decisions while tracking progress toward a more resilient and prosperous Tahoe.

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2018
Ecosystem Growth

Growing an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Recognizing that resilient economies are built by local businesses, TPC expanded its focus on entrepreneurship and innovation.

Programs like Tahoe Inc. create opportunities for entrepreneurs, small businesses, investors, and community leaders to connect, share ideas, and strengthen the region's innovation ecosystem—building relationships that continue to drive economic opportunity across the Basin.

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2020
Resilience & recovery

Building Regional Resilience

As communities faced unprecedented challenges, TPC expanded its work to strengthen the systems that support a resilient regional economy.

From broadband connectivity and digital infrastructure to wildfire resilience, regional coordination, and economic recovery, TPC helped convene partners and advance collaborative solutions that prepare Tahoe for the future.

Today, this work continues through Connected Tahoe, Alert Tahoe, and partnerships focused on long-term regional resilience.

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2025+
Looking ahead

Shaping Tahoe's Next Chapter

TPC's current Strategic Plan builds on more than a decade of regional collaboration while looking toward the future.

Guided by four strategic pathways—Entrepreneurship & Small Business Development, Innovation & Regional Resilience, Strengthening the Regional Economic Ecosystem, and Building Organizational Resilience—TPC continues to connect partners, align resources, and advance initiatives that support a connected and resilient Tahoe economy.

As new opportunities emerge, our work will continue to evolve alongside the needs of the communities we serve.

Read the 2026–2028 Strategic Plan

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our team

Leadership for a Stronger Tahoe

Tahoe Prosperity Center is guided by a dedicated team and Board of Directors committed to strengthening Tahoe’s regional economy and long-term resilience.

Our leadership reflects the collaborative nature of the Basin — bringing together perspectives from business, local government, nonprofits, education, and community organizations across California and Nevada.

Together, they help guide TPC’s strategic direction, strengthen partnerships, and advance solutions that support thriving communities, a healthy environment, and shared economic opportunity.

Meet the people helping shape Tahoe’s future.

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Pathway 01

Entrepreneurship & Small Business

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Pathway 02

Innovation & Resilience

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Pathway 03

Regional Collaboration & Data

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Pathway 04

Organizational Sustainability

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Our Partners Over the Years