Click to edit Master title style Health and Wellness Economic Cluster Meeting Facilitated by Trish Kelly, Kathie Studwell and Michael Ward April 21, 2010 Lake Tahoe Community College Lake Tahoe Basin Prosperity Plan

Click to edit Master title style Meeting Agenda Introductions Overview of Lake Tahoe Basin Prosperity Plan Review of Economic Clusters, Process, Schedule Recap of Environmental Scan – Issues, Opportunities, Barriers Validation of Cluster components Discussion and Identification of Priorities for Action Plan Development

Click to edit Master title style Project Background Regional collaboration to develop a Basin-wide economic prosperity strategy Address high rates of unemployment & seasonal employment, income disparities, workforce skills gaps, brain drain, environmental challenges, aging built environment, infrastructure gaps Goal – develop an action plan for a more resilient economy that enhances environmental quality, improves standard of living, grows local businesses and supports entrepreneurs

Click to edit Master title style Steering Committee Members Carson City, Nevada City of South Lake Tahoe, California Douglas County Nevada El Dorado County, California Lake Tahoe Community College Lake Tahoe School Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce Placer County, California Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Washoe County, Nevada Western Nevada Development District

Click to edit Master title style What is an Economic Cluster?

Click to edit Master title style What is an Economic Cluster? We are here

Click to edit Master title styleLake Tahoe Resident Population

Click to edit Master title style Lake Tahoe School Enrollment

Click to edit Master title style Lake Tahoe Basin Employment , Basin and Larger Region Comparable Data – Non-Farm Payroll Jobs Long-Term Trend, using change Counted at place of work (though workers may live elsewhere) Region may be gaining, but Tahoe Basin is losing jobs Region: +24% Tahoe: -6%

Click to edit Master title style South Lake Tahoe Gaming Revenues

Click to edit Master title style Key General Themes Declining population affects workforce, markets for goods and services, sense of community Lack of affordable housing is a drain on young talent and barrier to business growth; middle class families are priced out; high percentage of home owners are non-resident Demographic change, increasing skills gaps Traffic congestion a serious problem Aging existing development contributes to environmental degradation

Click to edit Master title style Key Themes Build on the foundation of sustainability Create more mobility options (biking, walking, transit, other) Focus on job quality (living wage jobs with career pathways) Continued investment in infrastructure is needed, including technology (broadband) Develop a cohesive regional strategy Diversify, redevelop, revitalize – both the economy and the built environment – the private sector is innovating; shift in role for TRPA

Click to edit Master title style Cluster Process Identify key clusters and components Convene participants, validate cluster components Identify key issues, opportunities and barriers Identity key priorities Develop an action plan with key initiatives and strategies, led by champions Engage cluster partners including businesses, non-profits, government and support organizations

Click to edit Master title style Cluster Evaluation Criteria Size of contribution to economic base Future job creation prospects Ability to help diversify the economy Ability to enhance environmental quality Short term organizational capability Long term sustainability Unique to the assets of Tahoe

Click to edit Master title style Preliminary Health and Wellness Cluster Health Services Sports Medicine Telemedicine and E-Health Holistic/Environmental Medicine/Wellness

Click to edit Master title style Economic Cluster Analysis

Click to edit Master title style Draft Cluster Findings Health care is a large cluster, but has been affected by the population decline Look for convergence across economic clusters - connect hospitality, recreation and nature with interest in wellness and healthy, outdoor lifestyles This sector offers opportunities to help re-brand the region as a wellness center and build on recreation amenities Promote specialties such as orthopedics, training and conditioning for elite athletes

Click to edit Master title style Next Steps Form cluster work groups and prepare draft action plans – first meeting April 21 st to identify priority issues and opportunities; second meeting May 22 nd to develop draft action plans Prepare draft prosperity plan summer 2010 for review and input by agencies, the community and partners Launch implementation plan in fall 2010

Click to edit Master title style Contact Information Doug Svensson, ADE President Trish Kelly, ADE Principal Michael Ward, Project Manager

Click to edit Master title style BUILDING THE KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES CLIENTS NEED TO REALIZE THEIR ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS POTENTIAL Lake Tahoe Basin Prosperity Plan