Lake County Certified Tourism Ambassador

17/06/2024

Well I couldn’t be more proud of the job our CTA crew did yesterday at Baconfest. We handled registration again this year, and we knocked it outta the park. We received more comments from attendees that this was a smoother registration than last year. Woo hoo!! Thank you again Coleen, Elchin, Mae, Grace, Steve, Jonelle, Janet, and our Crispy Bacon Alex!! You all make me proud to be a CTA!! Thank you for handling the pressure with grace and smiles!!
CTAs Rock!!! ❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️
—Michele, CTA Chair

16/06/2024

23/05/2024

Wow!! CTAs were present for yesterday’s Lake Leadership Forum 2024!! Great job showing up everyone!! Very informative and inspiring event evisioning the future…hospitality - healthcare - workforce.
Big thank you to On The Waterfront Restaurant for hosting this event! And Sutter Health for sponsoring.
Great job Lake County Economic Development Corporation, Visit Lake County, California, & Lake County Chamber of Commerce!

11/05/2024

Wow…just Wow!!! The Northern Lights from Lake County!!

20/04/2024

CTAs gathered yesterday afternoon for a beautiful Wildflower Hike at Six Sigma. We can’t thank Christian, Else, and Kaj enough for hosting us and telling us more about their beautiful trails. Kudos to Blue Zones Project - Lake County for bringing us together. The sense of togetherness we shared was amazing. We all needed the laughs and to breathe in the beautiful scenery! And the exceptional wine helped too!!
If you haven’t visited Six Sigma Ranch, Vineyard and Winery, you need to make plans to visit soon. Take a hike and enjoy some wonderful wine.

08/04/2024

We're so excited to have recently certified six new CTAs. Congratulations to Trista, Frank, Matthew, Gunay, Lillian, & Heather! We know you will wear the CTA Star pins proudly as you spread that Lake County LOVE. Welcome aboard!
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We can't thank Tammy & Mark Lipps enough for always supporting the CTA program and for generously donating their The Ripe Choice Farm and Catering barn for us to hold our class in. You guys ROCK!

29/03/2024

Bass Hounds on Hwy 20 in Clearlake Oaks is now outfitted with one of our Welcome Anglers banners. Looks great Brian! Thanks for displaying it. 🎣⭐️

10/02/2024

Today (Saturday, 2/10) is the final day to enjoy Lake County Restaurant Week! Restaurants throughout Lake County are offering specials in one of three categories: a prix fixe menu, a small plate, or a special item that features a local ingredient. It’s a wonderful time to eat local and sample their delicious offerings.
You’ll find a list this year’s participating restaurants, here: https://www.lakecochamber.com/restaurant-week/
many thanks to Lake County Chamber of Commerce, and Lake County Economic Development Corporation for organizing this tasty annual event!
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01/02/2024

What a great class we had last week…We certified 8 new CTAs!!
Look out Lake County…they’re out there spreading great customer service and sharing the Lake County love.
Congrats and Welcome to Shelly, Dustin, Jeff, Jeremy, Jennie, Susan, Kelly, & Francesca!!
CTAs Rock!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️
We can’t thank Boatique Winery enough for hosting our class. They are such great supporters of our beautiful community and their generosity warms are hearts more than they know. 🍷

22/12/2023

That’s right…Lakeport is #5!!!
Something we already knew! ❤️

Taking into account cost, location, lifestyle, services, health care, and more, we compiled a list of the best retirement destinations in California.

21/12/2023

Awesome things happening in Kelseyville!!

Santa will be dropping by Bottlerock Candle Studio! Stop in Saturday Dec 23rd between 3 & 5 pm & chat it up will Santa himself! Elves will be serving up complimentary hot cocoa, fireball cider & photos with Santa!

14/11/2023

Michele Carson, Chair of our CTA program, is attending the CTA Summit in Scottsdale. The attendees gather to share ideas and brainstorm new ones. Look out Lake County…she’s going to come home even more energized!!
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29/10/2023

What a great EdVenture CTAs had today!! We gathered at the Tallman Hotel in Upper Lake and learned the history of the hotel from Bernie Butcher. Bernie and his wife Lynne restored the hotel to all its glory and beyond. We can’t thank them enough for their investment in our beautiful community. They are big supporters of our CTA program and many of their staff are CTAs.
Bernie and assistant hotel manager Jeremy gave us tours of the entire property including rooms, a suite, and the Blue Wing Saloon. After the tours many stayed to have a wonderful lunch at the Blue Wing and visit with one another.
We also celebrated 17 CTAs who have their 5 Year Anniversary this year…not all were able to attend, but we sure celebrated them and their dedication to our community.

01/10/2023

What a great day we had spreading the Lake County love at the 29th Annual Kelseyville Pear Festival 2023! CTAs talked with so many people…both visitors and locals.
Another fabulous Pear Festival in the books!!🍐🍐😀
CTAs Know Stuff, Because We Do Stuff!⭐️⭐️⭐️

16/09/2023

We love hearing stories like this…from one of our CTAs:

Last weekend, I was at Arti Indian Restaurant with my husband and a friend. There were 3 men at the table next to us who we spoke with as we were leaving. They were all from the Caribbean island of Antigua. They were wine tasting in Lake County by choice, over the more commercialized Napa Valley. They were telling us how fabulous every winery they visited was. They were sent to the Blue Wing Saloon and Arti Natural Organic Indian Cafe by some of the wineries. The two I remember them going to were Lajour and Brassfield Estate Winery. They had a wonderful time in Lake County and we’re enjoying the peacefulness and beauty compared to the higher prices and busyness of Napa. 🥰

Great job to everyone who made these visitors feel welcome!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️