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Welcome to the IVCBA Third Quarter Community Update!

October 20, 2026 | Kristin Derrin

The third quarter of 2026 was a busy one for IVCBA, with strong member engagement, successful community events, and continued progress on local initiatives. From welcoming new members and celebrating Local Heroes to supporting workforce housing, beautification, and local businesses, here’s a look at what we’ve accomplished and what’s ahead for Incline Village and Crystal Bay.

Communications & Marketing

This quarter delivered strong visibility for IVCBA, its members, and community initiatives through SnapShot, social media, LIVE.WORK.PLAY, the IVCBA website, Community Calendar, digital and print advertising, press releases, and partner communications. Coordinated cross-channel promotion continued to strengthen IVCBA brand awareness while delivering significant PR and promotional value to members and community partners.

  • Weekly SnapShot production with engagement consistently above industry Benchmarks.
  • Weekly exposure and PR value for members, Community Supporters, nonprofits, and community event promotion.
  • Continued organic and paid brand awareness campaigns and cross-promotion with members, community partners, and regional organizations.
  • Enhanced sponsorship recognition and promotional opportunities for community partners
  • Led communications and marketing for a highly successful Local Heroes celebration and strong community turnout.

Membership & Membership Programs

Membership growth and engagement remained strong, supported by updated membership tiers and new opportunities for connection. Highlights include:

  • 7 new members joined | 65 memberships renewed 
  • IVCBA took part in a workforce housing employer breakfast
  • IVCBA Annual VIP Reception at Joyous Journey with over 35 attendees
  • New Member Social held on September 15 for over 20 members

Community Events & Programs

Planning and updates for key programs and events continued to build momentum for the year:

  • Co-sponsored  Local Heroes Parade with the Rotary Club of Tahoe-Incline; 33 participants and an estimated attendance of 500.
  • Co-sponsored Local Heroes Community Fair with IVGID that included 34 participants, including the WC Sheriff’s Office;  an estimated 600 community members attended
  • Washoe Tahoe Leadership Academy held on September 23-24 with a cohort of 15 members
  • Participated in Sheriff’s Ice Cream Social on September 26.

Content & Digital Presence

Targeted campaigns around community events, SnapShot value, and community calendar engagement continue to expand IVCBA’s reach

  • Published the Families & Education edition of LIVE.WORK.PLAY and started production of the Holiday  edition
  • Community Calendar maintained as the area’s central hub for local events
  • Website updates supporting community initiatives, member resources, and event promotion
  • Continued development of marketing materials and digital assets to support memberships, sponsorships, and community programs

Housing Initiatives

IVCBA continues to stay engaged in regional housing efforts and community education:

  • Ongoing coordination with regional partners on workforce housing solutions
  • Planning for additional Housing Speaker Series programs at UNR Lake Tahoe in November

Incline Village Main Street Beautification

Main Street initiatives continue to focus on enhancing the look, feel, and connectivity of the community:

  • Expansion of Inclined to Bloom program (pots and hanging baskets)
  • Extension of Christmas Tree Village Gathering Place

Gateway Roundabout 

  • An additional 200 plants were installed this summer
  • Ongoing maintenance provided by Lake Tahoe Landscaping

Upcoming IVCBA Community Events

  • IVGID Candidate Forum on October 13
  • Fall Fest at Village Center on October 17
  • IVCBA and Chamber mixer at Crystal Bay Club on November 12
  • Workforce Housing Speaker Series on November 17
  • Northern Lights Community Celebration on December 5
  • Jingle Mingle, Local Shopping on December 12

IVCBA Staff

IVCBA’s core team continues to support community growth, member engagement, and strategic programs throughout Incline Village and Crystal Bay.

Linda Offerdahl, Executive Director – Leads organizational strategy and community partnerships. (linda@ivcba.org)

Kristin Derrin, Marketing & Communications Manager – Editor of SnapShot and Live.Work.Play.; leads all marketing and communications. (kristin@ivcba.org)

Michael O’Neill, Operations Manager – Oversees membership, office operations, Biz Buz mixers, member socials, and welcome bags. (mike@ivcba.org)

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We’re hitting the streets—and we want to hear from Tahoe businesses

September 30, 2026 | Member Submitted

Originally published with the Tahoe Prosperity Center

October 19–23, the Tahoe Prosperity Center and partners from across the region will visit businesses around the Lake for the 2026 Tahoe Business Walks.

Every two years, Business Walks give us an opportunity to hear directly from business owners and managers about what they’re experiencing: What’s working? What challenges are getting in the way? What does your business need to thrive?
In 2024, nearly 500 businesses participated, helping identify issues including housing affordability, infrastructure, workforce needs, and the importance of tourism to our regional economy. This October, we’re going back out to understand what has changed—and what Tahoe businesses need now.


Teams of volunteers will visit businesses throughout the Lake during the week, while an online survey will make it possible for businesses across the Tahoe Basin to participate.

The insights we gather help TPC and our regional partners better understand business conditions, identify shared priorities, and inform programs, partnerships, and economic development efforts across the Basin.

When We’ll Be in Your Community

  • Monday, October 19 – North Shore
  • Tuesday, October 20 – Tahoe City
  • Wednesday, October 21 – Southern and Eastern Shore
  • Thursday, October 22 – Southern and Eastern Shore
  • Friday, October 23 – Incline Village

Get involved: Talk with us when a Business Walk team visits your business, complete the online survey, or volunteer to join a Business Walk team and hear directly from Tahoe’s business community.

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IVCBA Main Street Summer Update

August 5, 2026 | Linda Offerdahl

Gateway Roundabout Improvements Complete!

The Gateway Roundabout has been improved with mounding and boulders for a higher profile that showcases the bronze animals sculpted by June Brown. Trees and perennial shrubs and plants are supported with irrigation. We will continue to add seasonal color through perennials. FW Carson and  Garden Shop were the contractors that did the work. 

Funding and Agency Partners 

Private funds have been donated for the roundabout and other beautification projects through the Sierra Giving Circle. IVCBA partners with Incline Tahoe Foundation, a 501(c) 3 organization, to manage charitable donations. Thank you to all of the Sierra Giving Circle donors! Agency partners include Washoe County, NDOT, TRPA, and IVGID. Agencies have been very cooperative!   Local funding partners include the Rotary Club of Tahoe-Incline and several prominent local philanthropists.

INCLINED TO BLOOM

Pots and Plants added color to Tahoe Blvd and the shopping centers for the second year in a row. Colorful hanging baskets have been installed in Christmas Tree Village and Village Center. Raleys Incline Center, the US Bank Building, and the Starbucks Incline Plaza all participated this year with the purchase of either hanging baskets, railing planters, and terra cotta pots. The Rotary Club of Tahoe-Incline is keeping the terra cotta flower pots at the bus shelters watered. The merchants at other businesses and plazas that have added to the proliferation of flowers deserve a big shout-out as well. Notably, the Rotary Club of Incline Village has extended the Peace Garden along the front of Chevron. 

Dancing With Daffodils

Many people have asked if we will continue planting daffodil bulbs in the fall. The answer is Yes!! Stay tuned in September for more details.

Community Programs that Promote Walkability

Incline Village Main Street encourages merchants and businesses to initiate their own projects that get people out of their cars to stroll through town and patronize our businesses. We offer grants to encourage this type of development.

The Gathering Place at Christmas Tree Village

Thanks to the management and merchants, Tony Robinson, property manager, has extended the clearing and sodding of the easement just behind the bus shelter. This has improved the look and the welcoming feeling one gets at Christmas Tree Village. Driplines have been successfully installed to water the hanging baskets along the boulevard in front of the businesses.  Two grants from IV Main Street have been awarded to create The Gathering Place. Russell Jones of Crosby’s received $5,000 last year for the initial improvements made. Tony Robinson/Christmas Tree Village received $5,000 this summer for their work extending the Gathering Place.

Incline Village Main Street Organization 

Incline Village Main Street has achieved Affiliate status with Main Street America. Their guiding pillars are Organization, Promotion, Design, and Revitalization. IVCBA provides the organization and promotion through its communications and events for the community. Design and revitalization have been addressed through the transformative strategy of beautification and the programs implemented to date. The next phase of beautification will be to address Tahoe Blvd throughout the commercial areas. Future plans include establishing a 501(c)(3) charitable organization to provide sustainable support for IVCBA and Main Street programs. 

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Main Street Summer Update

August 3, 2026 | Linda Offerdahl

Gateway Roundabout Improvements Complete!

The Gateway Roundabout has been improved with mounding and boulders for a higher profile that showcases the bronze animals sculpted by June Brown. Trees and perennial shrubs and plants are supported with irrigation. We will continue to add seasonal color through perennials. FW Carson and  Garden Shop were the contractors that did the work. 

Funding and Agency Partners 

Private funds have been donated for the roundabout and other beautification projects through the Sierra Giving Circle. IVCBA partners with Incline Tahoe Foundation, a 501(c) 3 organization, to manage charitable donations. Thank you to all of the Sierra Giving Circle donors! Agency partners include Washoe County, NDOT, TRPA, and IVGID. Agencies have been very cooperative! Local funding partners include the Rotary Club of Tahoe-Incline and several prominent local philanthropists.

INCLINED TO BLOOM

Pots and Plants added color to Tahoe Blvd and the shopping centers for the second year in a row. Colorful hanging baskets have been installed in Christmas Tree Village and Village Center. Raleys Incline Center, the US Bank Building, and the Starbucks Incline Plaza all participated this year with the purchase of either hanging baskets, railing planters, and terra cotta pots. The Rotary Club of Tahoe-Incline is keeping the terra cotta flower pots at the bus shelters watered. The merchants at other businesses and plazas that have added to the proliferation of flowers deserve a big shout-out as well. Notably, the Rotary Club of Incline Village has extended the Peace Garden along the front of Chevron. 

Dancing With Daffodils

Many people have asked if we will continue planting daffodil bulbs in the fall. The answer is Yes!! Stay tuned in September for more details.

Community Programs that Promote Walkability

Incline Village Main Street encourages merchants and businesses to initiate their own projects that get people out of their cars to stroll through town and patronize our businesses. We offer grants to encourage this type of development.

The Gathering Place at Christmas Tree Village

Thanks to the management and merchants, Tony Robinson, property manager, has extended the clearing and sodding of the easement just behind the bus shelter. This has improved the look and the welcoming feeling one gets at Christmas Tree Village. Driplines have been successfully installed to water the hanging baskets along the boulevard in front of the businesses.  Two grants from IV Main Street have been awarded to create The Gathering Place. Russell Jones of Crosby’s received $5,000 last year for the initial improvements made. Tony Robinson/Christmas Tree Village received $5,000 this summer for their work extending the Gathering Place.

Incline Village Main Street Organization 

Incline Village Main Street has achieved Affiliate status with Main Street America. Their guiding pillars are Organization, Promotion, Design, and Revitalization. IVCBA provides the organization and promotion through its communications and events for the community. Design and revitalization have been addressed through the transformative strategy of beautification and the programs implemented to date. The next phase of beautification will be to address Tahoe Blvd throughout the commercial areas. Future plans include establishing a 501(c)(3) charitable organization to provide sustainable support for IVCBA and Main Street programs. 

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Incline Green Clean: Join the Community Cleanup This Saturday

June 9, 2026 | Kristin Derrin

As summer gets underway, it’s time to come together and help beautify Incline Village and Crystal Bay.

Join fellow residents, families, outdoor enthusiasts, and community volunteers for Incline Green Clean on Saturday, June 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This annual community cleanup is an opportunity to spend a few hours outdoors, connect with neighbors, and help care for the place we all enjoy.

Whether you spend your days on the trails, at the lake, on the golf course, or simply enjoying life in Tahoe, we all benefit from a cleaner community. Volunteers will help remove litter from neighborhoods, roadways, trails, and public spaces throughout town.

Check in at the Incline Village Library (845 Alder Avenue) to pick up gloves, bags, waivers, and cleanup assignments. All supplies will be provided.

After the cleanup, stick around for the Incline Village Library Block Party and Summer Reading Kickoff, featuring family-friendly activities, community booths, music, and plenty of opportunities to connect with friends and neighbors.

One of the things that makes Tahoe special is the willingness of community members to pitch in and lend a hand. Incline Green Clean is a simple way to make a positive impact while spending a morning with others who care about our mountain community.

Event Details

Saturday, June 13
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Check-In Location: Incline Village Library, 845 Alder Avenue

All cleanup supplies will be provided. Waivers are required, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information, call 775-832-1284 or email msh@ivgid.org.

Grab a friend, bring the family, and join us for a morning of community cleanup.

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GATEWAY ROUNDABOUT UPDATE – June 4, 2026

June 4, 2026 | Linda Offerdahl

We made it! The Gateway Roundabout is officially complete. The granite boulders, the trees, the bronze animals (originally designed by June Brown in 2012), and the flowers all came together. Thank you for your patience as we crossed the finish line.

UPDATE: MAY 20, 2026

Trees and boulders are installed. The bronze animals are repositioned for better viewing. The trench for water to the roundabout is completed and awaiting connection with irrigation equipment. Final step is planting shrubs and perennial flowers!

UPDATE: MAY 13, 2026

Construction on the Gateway Roundabout improvements continues this week with the addition of granite boulders. Trees will be installed this week as well. A signature fir tree will be the focal point of the traffic circle, along with complementary aspen trees.

The boulders were generously supplied by Realberry and transported by SMC and SNC construction companies. FW Carson also donated boulders and the labor to place them.  The bronze animals designed by June Brown in 2012 are being repositioned on the roundabout for safety and better visibility.

Incline Village Main Street, a program of IVCBA Community and Business Association, undertook this project to improve the safety and aesthetics of the roundabout. Thank you to the generosity of the Sierra Giving Circle donors, along with agency and building partners.

We are grateful to our fiscal partner, Incline Tahoe Foundation. Donations can be made at Inclinetahoe.org/projects/Incline Village Main Street.

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In The News – Homeowners attend wildfire preparedness event: Here are the resources if you couldn’t attend

May 29, 2026 | Member Submitted

Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 5/29/2026, Written by Katelyn Welsh

Incline Village and Crystal Bay homeowners are heading into summer equipped with wildfire preparedness and mitigation knowledge after a seminar on Tuesday night at The Chateau.

Local real estate agent Kristie Wells brought together local experts in defensible space, home hardening, insurance and risk mitigation to provide property owners with clear, practical information and actionable guidance to reduce wildfire risk and protect their homes.

Attendees heard from the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District, the Tahoe Resource Conservation District, State Farm, Peyton Insurance and others.

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The Local Lens – Inclined to Bloom: It’s Time to Plant!

May 27, 2026 | Linda Offerdahl

Support Inclined to Bloom

Spring came early, and many of you got your flowers out early. If you are one of the sensible ones and waited, now’s the time.

Now that we are past Memorial Day, it’s officially time to start planting and be part of “Inclined to Bloom”! Hanging baskets and terra cotta pots will be installed next week.

WHERE TO LOOK NOW

(aka get out of your car and walk around!)

The Tahoe Time Plaza has ginormous hanging flower baskets, plus all of the stunning landscaping they do. You know it as the place where Chase International and Rainbow Printing are located, right on Tahoe Blvd., across from Raley’s Incline Center.

Did you know this is also the center for Dr. Hibler from the Skin Cancer and Dermatology Institute? Dr. Hibler says my skin is clear of cancer, whew!

The next time you are stopped on Tahoe Blvd. and Village, look over at the Chevron Station. They have a little patch of ground between their two drives, and Donna has already been out there planting it.

Kudos to the Rotary Club for keeping their “Peace Park” on the corner looking so good. Doug, Dave, and the guys at Chevron changed my tires and my brakes almost before we finished having lunch at Mofo’s. If you ever want to talk to me, Richard and I are there every Tuesday.

WHERE TO SHOP

If you took my advice and are out walking, take a rest in Christmas Tree Village’s Gathering Place with the red Adirondack chairs, and notice that property manager Tony Robinson, with the support of merchants, owners, and Main Street, is already tackling the next section of their easement for improvements.

Back to walking…

Stop in at High Sierra Gardens! They are the go-to shop for anyone looking for perennials, native plants, and shrubs. There’s a creek that runs through it that is just really flowing this time of year. This is such a walkable area of Incline, you could find yourself at the library!

Who knew grocery stores were becoming the new nurseries! Julie at Grocery Outlet is a great bargain finder, and she has applied those skills to plants and flowers. Check it out.

Raley’s has a great vibe going on right outside their Starbucks entrance. Grab your coffee and take a look at the great selection of annuals right next to their outdoor café seating area.

DONATE TO INCLINED TO BLOOM

You guys were so generous with the daffodil campaign, I hope you saved some $$ for pots and plants.

Steve Blaney, Main Street’s Manager, has found new places to put up baskets and planters. Watch for them at Starbucks Village Plaza and the US Bank building around the end of next week.

Please, the more you give, the more we will add to our commercial areas!

We are adding terra cotta pots at the entrances to Raley’s Incline Center and hope to cover the boardwalk railings with planter boxes.

Denise Azzara and now her kids, Andrea and Cord, have kept the geranium tradition going. Rosewood is adding some to their front sidewalk as well. Stop in at their new pizza place, where Jiffy’s used to be!

One last shout-out to Larry Wodarski at the IPM team in Village Center and Raleys. Someone has to make sure these plants are cared for, and it is often them.

Thanks to the Rotary clubs for continuing to water the pots at the bus shelters.

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GATEWAY ROUNDABOUT

Thanks to IVCBA’s Main Street program and Sierra Giving Circle donors for the improvements at the roundabout. Incline Tahoe Foundation has been our fiscal partner.

Irrigation is in…shrubs and perennials coming next! Stay Tuned!

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Dancing with Daffodils Blooms Across Incline Village & Crystal Bay

May 11, 2026 | Kristin Derrin

Last fall, Incline Village Main Street through IVCBA launched the “Dancing with Daffodils” community beautification campaign with a simple goal: bring more color, joy, and connection to our mountain community one bulb at a time.

Through the initiative, 7,000 daffodil bulbs were donated to community members, businesses, and volunteers throughout Incline Village and Crystal Bay. Residents planted bulbs in neighborhoods, along pathways, near businesses, and throughout community spaces before winter arrived.

Now, with spring in full bloom, the results are appearing all around town.

Bright yellow daffodils are popping up across Incline Village and Crystal Bay, creating cheerful reminders of the collective effort that went into making the community more vibrant and welcoming. Community members have been sending in photos of the blooms, showcasing the many places these flowers are now thriving.

The campaign is part of the broader beautification efforts led by Incline Village Main Street and IVCBA to enhance community pride, strengthen neighborhood connections, and create welcoming spaces for both residents and visitors.

“These blooms are such a great reminder of what small community actions can grow into,” said IVCBA. “Seeing the daffodils come up throughout town after a long Tahoe winter has been incredibly rewarding.”

Thank you to everyone who participated by planting bulbs, sharing photos, and helping bring this project to life.

The good news? Dancing with Daffodils will return again this fall, with plans to distribute even more bulbs throughout the community. Community members interested in participating are encouraged to stay tuned for announcements later this year.

Together, we’re helping Incline Village and Crystal Bay bloom brighter season after season. ?

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In The News – Incline Village roundabout planned for improvements

April 29, 2026 | Member Submitted

Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 04/29/2026, Written by Katelyn Welsh

The Incline Village roundabout at the intersection of Mount Rose Highway and Tahoe Blvd will soon undergo improvements.

Known for its bronze animals, the talent of local artist June Brown, the roundabout was installed in 2012 as part of the Nevada Department of Transportation’s effort to improve roadways on the North Shore.

Over the years, invasive plants have overrun the roundabout and irrigation issues have prevented planted perennials from thriving. The sculptures and the traffic circle, with its low-mound design, have also been subject to car crashes.

Improvements focus on the safety and aesthetics of the roundabout, including raising the mound, adding irrigation, and incorporating elements that reflect the Tahoe East Shore’s natural beauty, such as granite boulders, fir and aspen trees, and a succession of perennials.

The project represents a public-private collaboration with strong community involvement and fundraising efforts to bring the vision to life.

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