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Natural Grocers® Invites Incline Village, NV Community to Grand Opening Celebration on July 31, 2024

July 23, 2024 | Member Submitted

Submitted and written by Natural Grocers Incline Village

Customers will enjoy huge savings, giveaways, sweepstakes, samples and more

LAKEWOOD, Colo., Jul. 22, 2024 — Natural Grocers®, the leading family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., is pleased to announce the upcoming opening of its new store in Incline Village, NV on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Located at 873 Tahoe Blvd., this will be Natural Grocers’ fourth store in Nevada. Community members are invited to celebrate the big day with a Grand Opening event including giveaways, spectacular savings, a prize wheel, samples and much more. 

Natural Grocers’ good4u® Crew will kick off the festivities at 8:15 AM with a $2,500 donation presentation to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada—its local food bank partner, followed by an official ribbon-cutting ceremony with the store manager, additional community leaders and special guests. Doors will open at 8:27 AM with exciting giveaways, deep discounts and vendor samples within a friendly, celebratory atmosphere. 

“We are so excited to be opening our new store in Incline Village,” said Raquel Isely, Vice President of Natural Grocers. “Natural Grocers has been serving communities in Nevada since 2016. We’ve received countless requests from folks to open a store in this area for years. The Incline Village and Crystal Bay areas offer residents, outdoor enthusiasts and tourists an amazing array of recreational activities. It’s a natural draw to those seeking mountain living, mountain playing, or a tranquil getaway. We believe our store in Nevada will be a friendly, natural fit for the community. We look forward to supporting residents and visitors with all their grocery needs to lead a healthier lifestyle and fuel their adventures, at our Always Affordable PricesSM.”

GRAND OPENING EVENTS – FREEBIES, DISCOUNTS & SWEEPSTAKES

Grand Opening festivities at the new Incline Village location start on July 31 and will include: 

  • Jul. 31: Mystery Gift Cards for First 150 Customers – The first 150 customers in line will receive a mystery Natural Grocers gift card (with varying amounts between $5 – $500)![i]
  • Jul. 31: Free Natural Grocers Hand-Crafted Poncho – The first 250 shoppers will receive a hand-crafted Natural Grocers Ecuadorian poncho made of alpaca wool. Each item is uniquely woven and is the result of a special collaboration Natural Grocers has with a group of indigenous artisans in Peguche, Ecuador.[ii]
  • Jul. 31: Prize Wheel – Customers can spin the Natural Grocers prize wheel from noon to 5 PM for a chance to win fun prizes.[iii]
  • Jul. 31 – Aug. 31: Up to 50% Off – Premium-quality products from every department will be available at special Grand Opening discounts, including 100% USDA Certified Organic bagged blueberries ($2.49/6 oz pkg), bacon and bacon alternatives ($2.99/package), Natural Grocers® Brand Organic Cheese shreds and slices ($2.99/each) and Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Raisins (.99¢/lb).[iv]
  • Jul. 31 – Aug. 14: Grand Opening Sweepstakes – Customers will have the chance to win fabulous prizes, such as an Aventon e-bike, a $500 Natural Grocers gift card and more. Entry forms will be available at the store.[v]

{N}POWER® MEMBERSHIP

For even more savings, customers can join {N}power, Natural Grocers’ free rewards program for exclusive discounts, digital coupons, rewards benefits, and other members-only features.[vi]

  • Jul. 31 – Aug. 31: {N}power® members will receive exclusive pricingon items such as Dr. Bronner’s® Liquid Soaps ($12.99/32 oz), Natural Grocers Brand Organic Olive Oil ($8.99/16.9 oz), USDA Certified Organic avocados (.99¢ each/limit 2), and KerrygoldTM Pure Irish Butters ($3.99/8 oz).[vii]

To join {N}power, visit www.naturalgrocers.com/npower.

THE NATURAL GROCERS’ EXPERIENCE

Serving communities with a wide range of natural and organic options since 1955, Natural Grocers will support the Incline Village area with world-class customer service from its knowledgeable and friendly good4u Crew, healthy recipes for all diets and high product standards. Customers will also experience:

  • A focus on Regenerative Products and Practices: From checkouts free from single use bags, to organic, non-GMO and Always Affordable Natural Grocers brand products and ecologically thoughtful in-store features, the company focuses on regenerative products and practices.
  • Premium-Quality Products at an Always Affordable PriceSM: Access high-quality organic and natural groceries including 100% pasture-raised eggs and dairy, 100% non-GMO prepackaged bulk goods, and household essentials at an Always Affordable Price SM. Natural Grocers also prioritizes humanely sourced and sustainably raised meats.
  • Always 100% Organic Produce: From apples to zucchini, Natural Grocers’ organic produce offerings avoid cross-contamination with conventional/GMO items and are grown without synthetic pesticides, practices that are common among grocers with conventional produce offerings. Natural Grocers also does not carry products that use ApeelTM and OrganipeelTM produce coatings, as neither meet the natural and organic retailer’s high product standards.
  • Body Care That Cares Back: Natural Grocers’ high standards prioritize natural, innovative and ethical body care products .
  • A Super-Sized Supplement Department: With over 5,000 SKUs, Natural Grocers offers a large selection of vitamins and supplements, backed by Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) third-party certification and ingredient authenticity.
  • Coming Soon: Nutritional Health Coaching: Customers will have direct access to personalized assistance throughout their health journeys with a Nutritional Health Coach available to serve. Click here to learn more. 
  • A Commitment to Crew: Natural Grocers is passionate about ensuring that its employees can live a healthy, balanced life. The Company is committed to positively impacting Crew’s physical, emotional and financial well-being with free nutrition education programs, excellent benefits and access to the highest quality, affordably priced products.

STORE FEATURES

The company, ever conscious of its environmental impact, has built this store from the ground up using sustainable building features and energy-saving innovations, such as non-toxic building materials and 100% LED lighting. The store will feature a contemporary layout for an efficient, yet friendly checkout experience. Later this summer, local artist Sara Smith will also be enhancing the outside of the new store with a large-scale mural and community art project. 

FOOD BANK OF NORTHERN NEVADA PARTNERSHIP

Natural Grocers will partner with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada for its “Bring Your Own Bag Program” to serve people in the Incline Village area who are facing hunger. Each time a customer brings their own shopping bag, Natural Grocers will donate five cents per shopping trip to this organization. 

What began in 1983 as a small food pantry powered by passionate volunteers has grown into northern Nevada’s leading hunger relief organization. The 501(c)3 nonprofit organization provides food for families in need through more than 155 partner agencies across northern Nevada and the eastern slope of the Sierra in California and direct service programs. It serves more than 153,000 people every month, almost half of whom are children and seniors. 


“We are excited about the expansion of our partnership with Natural Grocers as they open their Incline Village store,” said Nicole Lamboley, President & CEO of the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. “Long term partnerships are critical in helping serve community members facing food insecurity. Natural Grocers has contributed more than 118,400 meals through donations raised from the “Bring Your Own Bag Program” and food donations to local food bank partners.”

  • To volunteer or get involved with the organization, click here
  • Click here to learn more about Natural Grocers’ Commitment to Community and their “Bring Your Own Bag Program,” benefitting the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. 
  • Learn more about Natural Grocers by visiting www.naturalgrocers.com
  • For media inquiries contact Katie Macarelli, Manager of Public Relations at kmacarelli@naturalgrocers.com.

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ABOUT NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN COTTAGE


Founded in 1955, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is an expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body care products, and dietary supplements. The products sold by Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not contain artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners, or partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The Company sells only USDA-certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised, non-confinement dairy products, and free-range eggs. Natural Grocers’ flexible smaller-store format allows it to offer affordable prices in a shopper-friendly, clean, and convenient retail environment. The Company also provides extensive free science-based Nutrition Education programs to help customers and Crew make informed health and nutrition choices. Natural Grocers is committed to its 5 Founding Principles—including its “Commitment to Community” and “Commitment to Crew”. In fiscal year 2023, the Company invested $15 million in incremental compensation and discretionary payments for Crew. With the addition of its new store in Incline Village, Natural Grocers will have 169 stores in 21 states, with its headquarters in the Union Square neighborhood of Lakewood, CO. Visit www.naturalgrocers.com for more information and store locations.  

[i]Quantity limited to first 150 customers in line at Natural Grocers’ Incline Village, NV location. No rain checks. Limit one gift card per customer 18 years or older. Valid 7/31/24 only. Void where prohibited by law.

[ii]Quantity limited to first 250 shoppers at Natural Grocers’ Incline Village, NV location. No rain checks. Limit one per customer, 18 years or older. Valid 7/31/24 only. Void where prohibited by law.

[iii]Prize wheel available at Natural Grocers’ Incline Village, NV location. No purchase necessary. Quantity limited to stock on hand; no rain checks. Valid 7/31/24, 12 PM – 5 PM only, while supplies last.

[iv]Offers valid only from 7/31/2024 to 8/31/24, are redeemable only for in-store customer purchases at Natural Grocers’ Incline Village, NV location, and cannot be combined with other offers. Quantity limited to stock on hand; no rain checks. Pricing excludes taxes and is subject to change without notice. Natural Grocers reserves the right to correct errors. Void where prohibited by law.

[v] No purchase necessary. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Open only to legal respondents of the following states who are at least 18 years old at the time of entry: AZ, AR, CO, CO, IA, KS, LA, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA and WY. Void where prohibited by law. Sweepstakes starts on 7/31/2024 and ends on 8/14/2024. For official rules and complete details, visit www.naturalgrocers.com/sweepstakes. Sponsor: Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc.

[vi] Customers can sign up for {N}power here. Message and data rates may apply. See naturalgrocers.com/privacy for the Company’s Privacy Policy and naturalgrocers.com/terms for the {N}Power terms of use.

[vii] Must be an {N}power member to receive these discounts. Limit 4 of each item, per customer. Offers valid only from 7/31/2024 to 8/31/24, are redeemable only for in-store customer purchases at Natural Grocers’ Incline Village, NV location and cannot be combined with other offers. Quantity limited to stock on hand; no rain checks. Pricing excludes taxes and is subject to change without notice. Natural Grocers reserves the right to correct errors. Void where prohibited by law.

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In The News – Incline Village Crystal Bay Business Association hires Main Street Manager

May 22, 2024 | Member Submitted

Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 05/22/2024

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The Incline Village Crystal Bay Business Association announced the promotion of Jonathon Gardner to Incline Village Main Street Manager. Jonathon is a fourth-generation Northern Nevadan who has lived all over the world. He earned a master’s in business administration from Brigham Young University and has extensive experience building and launching companies as the former director of a venture studio. His other experience includes real estate development, where he’s been involved with industrial development projects. 

“We are excited to work together with him to build community in Incline Village. He speaks five languages and loves to walk; reach out to him to go for a walk around Incline Village,” a press release stated. 

Main Street USA is a nationally recognized program for revitalization and redevelopment in small towns across the United States. Incline Village Main Street is also a member of Main Street Nevada. Washoe County supports the Incline Village Main Street program with a community reinvestment grant.

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Alibi Prom Night FUNdraiser

May 19, 2024 | Member Submitted

Submitted by Alibi Ale House

For this event, 100% of ticket and raffle proceeds will go to Alibi co-founder, Kendra Romo, who is facing the fight against Stage IV breast cancer. Join us for a night of fun and fundraising as we host Alibi Prom Night. We will have light appetizers available and the full kitchen open if something else on our new menu tickles your fancy. Get excited for the crowning of our prom king and queen and dance the night away with our favorite DJ, Mr. D!

Kendra writes of her journey, “I hope this message finds you well. I’m writing to share my journey, one that I never imagined I’d embark on – a battle against stage IV Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (breast cancer). My name is Kendra, and I am the wife of Rich and a mother to two magical young sons, Ryker and Ronan.

I was recently given the heart-wrenching diagnosis of cancer in my breast that has quickly spread to my spine. I tragically witnessed both of my parents pass away from this vicious disease, so I know all too well the devastating toll it takes on families.

As I fight this battle, I’m faced with a daunting challenge. The medications and treatments necessary for my survival come with an astronomical cost, and I find myself in a desperate situation. As most of you know, I am a very private person, so the decision to post this is one I have been grappling with immensely. However, the financial burden is overwhelming and I cannot bear it alone.

Cancer not only attacks the body but also drains one’s financial resources and will take all my emotional strength to endure. I am in my first phase of treatment, but even with insurance, Rich and I have watched our medical bills pile up, depleting our savings for out-of-pocket expenses/bills and the need for live-saving treatments increasing, I am in dire need of support to continue my first against cancer.”

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Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe – Our Gratitude, Your Rewards

April 17, 2024 | Member Submitted

Submitted by Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort & Spa, 04/12/2024 – From Flyer Below

Exclusive Local Appreciation Discount

Hey there, Incline locals! Beginning April 15th, 2024, we’re bringing back some fantastic perks when you present your IVGID picture pass:

Monday Locals Night: Re-introducing Locals Night at Lone Eagle Grille every Monday from 5:00-7:00pm.

Swing by and indulge in 20% off our new Lone Eagle Grille lounge menu.

10% Off Daily Dining: Enjoy 10% off all food and beverages at any of our restaurants, including Tahoe Provisions.

Whether you’re craving a gourmet meal or an evening cocktail, your IVGID picture pass has you covered.

15% Off Rooms & Discounted Resort Fee: Visit us online at www.hyattregencylaketahoe.com and click “book”.

Enter “IVGID” into the “Special Offers Code” box to snag a 15% discount on your room rate, and 50% off daily resort fees for you or a friend!

10% Off Stillwater Spa: Monday – Thursday, take 10% off Stillwater Spa treatments and signature experiences.

For full terms and conditions, check out the fine print below. Treat yourself to memorable experiences right in your own backyard!

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Big News from Village Pet Foundation

April 15, 2024 | Member Submitted

Submitted on Facebook from IVCBA Business Member Village Pet Foundation

Greetings Incline peeps and neighboring peepers.

WE HAVE WOWZER NEWS! The support from this little village for our mission of saving as many sick and suffering pets as possible by offering financial aid to their moms and dads.. has been nothing short of AMAZING. 

SMALL TOWNS ARE THE BESTEST!!! 

That support is allowing us to open ANOTHER (separate) space in Christmas Tree Village where we will have a furniture gallery! We’re very excited to branch out into this area. However… that’s not even the best news! When our little village lost our only brick and mortar groomer… it was really difficult for a lot of us who needed to drop off pets and pick them up later.

VILLAGE PET FOUNDATION IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE WE ARE BRINGING BACK THE ONLY BRICK AND MORTAR PUPPER DAY SPA TO OUR LITTLE TOWN!! 

Peticare Pawlour owned by Donne Matheny will be operating out of our new location as well! We are so excited to be landlords to Donne, who is a great person and a WONDERFUL dog groomer. We’ll be announcing a grand opening later so stay tuned to our FB page for details.

WE ARE SO EXCITED AND THANK YOU TO EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU WHO SHOP AND DONATE TO US AND WHOM MAKE ALL OF THIS POSSIBLE 

Every single one of our twenty three volunteers, who own Village Pet Foundation, thanks you from the bottoms of our furry hearts!

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Lake Tahoe Hyatt Partners With Move Mountains

March 14, 2024 | Member Submitted

Originally Published in California Meetings & Mags, Written by Lizzy Sherman

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Announces Partnership with Move Mountains to Provide Enhanced Executive Retreats and Leadership Summit Opportunities –

A guided hike with Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino || Courtesy of Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino

Mindfulness, team building, and wellness can play an important role in the morale and success of an event team. With that in mind, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino has partnered with Move Mountains, an organization that provides experiential team-development programming designed to foster leadership and improve team dynamics. 

Move Mountains facilitates fully immersive half-day group experiences, with multiple itinerary options available. “Planners are able to work with our team and the team at Move Mountains to customize their experience based on group preferences,” says Ashlee Barton, director of sales and marketing at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe. 

The sessions challenge teams to participate in unique activities that incorporate coaching, leadership training, and problem solving. The programming also supports connection, gratitude, and reflection. 

There’s a side of adventure, too. “In addition to its leadership building and group bonding sessions, the Move Mountains program provides several team-building experiences to further drive connections among groups,” says Barton. “Activities include mountain orienteering and survival courses, adventure races, ropes courses, and breathwork sessions. The beautiful Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort complements Move Mountains with its own invigorating offerings, including yoga classes at the resort’s private beach, guided hikes, snowshoe excursions, nature photography walks, archery, hatchet throwing, and more. 

LEARN MORE: www.movemountains.com

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2023 IVCBA Annual Report

March 11, 2024 | Kristin Derrin

We are pleased to share our 2023 Annual Report, featuring our community events, business member programs, community connection initiatives, member promotion, and more! We thank our 285+ members and community supporters for helping build sustainability for the cohesiveness of Incline Village and Crystal Bay! We are excited for another year of supporting our thriving community.

Annual Report 2023 by Kristin Derrin
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Bridget Giroux Spring Workshops

March 11, 2024 | Kayla Anderson

Here is all the info for the workshops. Honestly we think experiences are SUCH a special gift because one could buy two slots for the workshop to do together, or if your mom is local (but the gift giver is not), they can buy one slot for the mom or two slots for the mom to bring a friend. I’ve attached photos for each workshop too. Each workshop is limited to 8 people. Details as follows:

Spring Wreath Workshop 

Friday, March 22nd from 5-8 pm at Bridget Giroux Design, 907 Tahoe Blvd, Studio 13A, Incline Village, NV 89451

Join Catalina of Believe in Recess for a fun and inspiring night of spring wreath making hosted at Bridget Giroux Design, an Incline Village based interior design firm. Using all fresh ingredients, students will weave ephemeral springtime wreaths starting with learning to create a curly willow base. Students will then wire-on floral ingredients all carefully selected for their ability to dry gracefully outside as they adorn your door. Watching your dynamic and artful wreath change gracefully with the season is just an added bonus as wreaths are designed to dry and last for months. All materials provided and no experience necessary.

$185/per person, wine and charcuterie provided!

Mother’s Day Flowering Bulb Workshop

Friday, May 10th from 5-8 pm at Bridget Giroux Design, 907 Tahoe Blvd, Studio 13A, Incline Village, NV 89451

Join Catalina of Believe in Recess as we create living arrangements with flowering bulbs. Attendees will get their hands dirty in this fun class as they select from a beautiful and colorful collection of pre-sprouted spring bulbs such as hyacinth, tulips, crocus, and daffodils to plant and arrange as a living garden centerpiece in a gorgeous ceramic platter, which is yours to keep. You’ll get to enjoy your “garden” as it opens over several weeks in the home, after which you can transplant bulbs directly into the garden to enjoy for years to come. All materials are provided, and no experience is necessary. 

$135/per person, wine and charcuterie provided!

Sign up for workshops on our website, linked here: https://www.bridgetgiroux.com/store-2-2/workshops

Have a look at our online store set up on our website now, linked here: https://www.bridgetgiroux.com/store-2-2

We offer free gift wrapping and local pick-up!

A few physical gifts that we have in our online shop are:

Hidden Beach, Incline Creek and Sierra Snow Candles (these are the three scents)

Three scents are available in these soy-based candles designed by Bridget Giroux Design. Inspired by the changing seasons of Incline Village, each candle is handpoured in the USA of the highest quality ingredients and will burn for over 80 hours. A spa-like indulgence for any mother in your life.

***Order online and available for local pick-up, free gift wrapping and Mother’s Day card included

Cashmere Shawls, $295

Available in two colorways, these shawls were developed exclusively for Bridget Giroux Design with a high-end artisanal mill in Lake Como, Italy. This special yarn is a blend of silk, cashmere and sable – timeless and seasonless for Tahoe weather! A luxurious gift for mom.

***Order online and available for local pick-up, free gift wrapping and Mother’s Day card included

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Photo credits if you use any of the imagery:

Wreath and Bulb workshop photos – Believe in Recess

Scarf photo – Luna Munn Photography

Candle photo – Lora Wagener Photography

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Melissa Mangiaracina Running for Justice of The Peace

December 14, 2023 | Member Submitted

On December 8, 2023, long-time Incline Village resident Melissa Mangiaracina announced that she would be running for the position of Justice of the Peace in the Incline Village Justice Court next year. This announcement came on the heels of Judge Alan Tiras’ announcement on December 7, 2023, that he will be retiring after he completes his current term.

Ms. Mangiaracina is not new to Incline Village or the Justice Court, having lived in Incline for over twenty years and having served as a Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore for the past ten years. In addition to her work for the Justice Court, Ms. Mangiaracina has served Incline and the larger Nevada community as a Staff and Senior Attorney for Nevada Legal Services, a Child Advocate Attorney for Washoe Legal Services, and the Directing Attorney of the Senior Law Project in Washoe County.

More recently, she shifted her focus from litigation to mediation. Ms. Mangiaracina currently mediates appellate cases for the Nevada Supreme Court, child protection cases for the Nevada Juvenile Dependency Mediation Program, and child-related relief for Washoe County. Ms. Mangiaracina has trained judges and legal professionals across the country and in Canada on a variety of legal topics for the past ten years.

Ms. Mangiaracina is also a co-founder of the Mediator Training Center, LLC. To learn more about Ms. Mangiaracina, her credentials, and her commitment to the community, you can visit her website at melissaforjp.com.

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Creating Lasting Connections: Compass’s Commitment to Incline Village’s Community and Real Estate Dreams

November 6, 2023 | Member Submitted

No one expected a dreadlocked fifteen-year-old who cared more about his DJ business than his homework to grow up to become one of the youngest-ever White House fellows, create multiple nonprofits, and found a multibillion-dollar company. But Robert Reffkin — raised by an Israeli immigrant single mother, disowned by his maternal grandparents for being Black, and abandoned by his father — has always defied the odds.

In 2012, Robert Reffkin co-founded the online real estate technology company Compass, Inc. with Ori Allon. The inspiration for his business came from his mother, who suffered hardships working as a real estate agent. Reffkin was inspired to use technology to improve the ability of agents to build their brand, analyze data, and conduct market research to make their business more efficient and profitable.

In a testament to Compass’s rapid growth, the renowned real estate brokerage has recently acquired a foothold in the stunning Lake Tahoe region. In 2021, the highly anticipated opening of the Incline Village office introduced cutting-edge technology to this market, all in pursuit of the shared mission to help individuals discover their perfect place in the world.

With the launch of the Compass office in Incline Village, a vibrant and close-knit community, our team is committed to providing unwavering support and expertise to residents seeking their dream homes. Tracy Cohn, an accomplished Sales Manager and Nevada Broker of Record, proudly leads this office and envisions a future where the local business flourishes, contributing to the overall prosperity of the Incline Village community.

At Compass, we believe that finding the right home is more than just a transaction – it’s an opportunity to create a lasting connection with the community. We are thrilled to be a part of Incline Village’s journey, assisting individuals and families with their real estate needs and actively engaging in community initiatives. Together, let’s build a brighter future, one home at a time.

Submitted by:

Elizabeth Haviland

Agent Experience Coordinator

110 Country Club Dr, Suite 1, Incline Village, NV 89451 o: 775.404.7650m: 916.390.9962

agentexperience@compass.com

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