Promoting regional sustainability through economic vitality, environmental

stewardship, and healthy communities in and around the Lake Tahoe Basin

Introduction

• The Tahoe Prosperity Center: Who, What & Why• The Focus of our Efforts• How We are Funded?• Next Steps for the Center

INTRODUCTION

The Tahoe Prosperity Center: Who, What & Why?

• The TPC is the only entity within the Basin with such broad stakeholder representation focused on economic prosperity and environmental sustainability.

• The TPC, a 501(c)3 was formed as a signature recommendation of the Lake Tahoe Basin Prosperity Plan (LTBPP) which identified a need for “regional collaboration and dialogue.”

• The TPC operates as a regional collaborative with an inclusive governance structure.

• An all volunteer board, comprised of key leaders from the Basin's six jurisdictions, two Chambers of Commerce, the Tahoe Transportation District (TTD), the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), as well as from business, science, health, education and non-profit organizations has led the organization since its inception in 2010.

HISTORY

Why the Tahoe Prosperity Center?

• Brings regional representation, voice and ultimately solutions, to what are regional problems.

WHY US



• Seeks solutions where there is no other champion or entity that has the capacity to facilitate necessary change.

Where doesthe Tahoe Prosperity Center get its funding?

• Jurisdictional Partners• Grants• Private donations• Corporate donations• 100% Board Financial

Support

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FUNDING

Where does the Tahoe Prosperity Center focus its efforts?

• Economic Revitalization

• Leadership

• Infrastructure Development

• Capital Generation

• Planning and Policy

OUR FIVE PILLARS

Current Efforts

• Connected Tahoe• Tahoe Basin Project (CPUC grant)• Cell Tower Project

• Land Use Commodities • Facilitating a More Predictable, Fluid Market• Facilitating the development of the Regional Land

Development Commodities Action Plan

• Economic Indicators• Environmental Innovation• Investment Campaign

CURRENT EFFORTS

Next Steps for the Center?

• Connected Tahoe• Socio-Economic Indicators grant• Plan and Execute Environmental Innovation Summit• Nurture and Reinforce Entrepreneurial Culture• Assist with Commodities Action Plan Execution• Support Expanded Air Service to RNO• Investment Campaign• TPC needs to raise sustainable funding from its

jurisdictional partners as well as other sources in order to succeed in the areas of Broadband and Digital infrastructure, land use commodities and environmental innovation, which in turn, benefit the entire region.

NEXT STEPS

Connected Tahoe

Two Projects Underway

1. Cell Service Expansion

2. The Tahoe Basin Project: High Speed Internet Expansion

CONNECTED TAHOE

Cell Service Expansion

• A collaborative effort between Cell Network Providers, Public Land Owners, TRPA and the TPC to do a feasibility analysis of their five year expansion plans

TPC’s role is as a neutral convener and facilitator of the process

CELL SERVICE

Goals for Cellular Service

• Maximize cellular coverage and capacity for Tahoe Basin residents, businesses and visitors

• Minimize the cell tower/communication site footprint

• Make the permitting process more predictable and efficient

• Explore opportunities for expanding public safety communication systems and environmental & seismic monitoring capabilities basin-wide

CELLULAR GOALS

The Tahoe Basin Project

• A project funded by a grant from the California Public Utility Commission to expand high-speed internet service in currently underserved areas within the Tahoe Basin (both CA & NV).

TPC’s role is as project manager

CPUC GRANT

Steps to Success

• Map current broadband infrastructure within the Tahoe Basin, Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley

• Conduct a community-wide broadband survey and speed test to overlay with above data

• Determine the underserved areas within the project area (< 6mbps download & < 1.5 mbps upload).

• Recruit and assist ISPs in applying for infrastructure grants to expand service in the underserved communities

SUCCESS GOALS

For More Information• Tahoeprosperity.org• Connected Tahoe: Bev Ducey, Project Manager (775) 298-0267

bev@tahoeprosperity.org• Heidi Hill Drum, Executive Director at 775-298-0265 heidi@tahoeprosperity.org

CONTACT US