Why Join Lake Area Chamber?

As the proud owner of a business at the Lake of the Ozarks, maintaining your company's health and success should be your top priority. As your trusted Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, it is our mission to help your business succeed in any way we can. We are proud to offer a variety of unique services that are exclusively available to Chamber members. Keep reading to learn more about what your Lake Area Chamber can offer you!

Get To Know Lake Area Chamber

 Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is housed at Willmore Lodge, located 1/4 mile northwest of the iconic Bagnell Dam in Lake Ozark. We are a private, non-profit, membership-driven organization comprised of nearly 600 business enterprises, educational institutions, civic organizations, and individuals. We are run by a small but dedicated full-time staff and led by a panel of generous community members who volunteer their valuable time and resources to benefit the Chamber and its members. Together, we make a powerful team that is dedicated to creating a thriving business culture at the Lake of the Ozarks.

 Lake Area Chamber Benefits - Lake Chamber At Work

 We are proud to offer a variety of services and benefits to help our valued members succeed. Here is a quick glance at some of the benefits our members get to take advantage of:
  1. Socials - Face-to-face networking is one of the most valuable and effective ways to grow your business. Our monthly networking socials are available to all our current members as an opportunity to get to know each other, exchange business cards, and share ideas. Prospective members are encouraged to attend as well.
  2. Ribbon Cutting - Members have the option of hosting a ribbon cutting at their business location to celebrate a new membership or a new/expanded location. This is great opportunity to gain valuable publicity for your business.
  3. Professional Development - Lake Area Chamber has partnered with Coggno, the premier internet source for thousands of online training courses. Through this partnership, we are now able to offer our member businesses the opportunity to purchase a carefully selected assortment of online training courses that are relevant to your business needs.
  4. Special Events - The Chamber hosts several major events throughout the year that attract a number of visitors to the area, thereby generating more overnight stays and traffic for local businesses. As a way to gain even more exposure for your business, additional promotional opportunities are available for each event.
  5. Newsletter - Members have the opportunity to be featured in the Chamber's monthly e-newsletter via advertisements and/or 150-word Business Spotlights. You can also use this e-newsletter to advertise special news, announcements, and events.
  6. Eggs & Issues Breakfasts - Lake Area Chamber collaborates with the Camdenton and Lake West Chambers to host six Eggs & Issues breakfasts throughout the year. In addition to a delicious hot breakfast and networking opportunity, participants get to discuss and learn about important issues affecting our local community.
  7. Speed Leads Networking Luncheons - This event is similar to speed-dating, but with networking and business growth as the primary focus. These events are fun and fast-paced, and you'll come away with business cards and hopefully multiple new, exciting prospects. As a way to further promote your business, sponsorships for this program are also available.
  8. New Member Mentor - For your first year of membership, you will be paired with an existing member who will serve as a Mentor. This Mentor will be your go-to for all things relating to the Chamber and will ensure that you are kept in the loop on upcoming events and available opportunities.

But Wait, There's More!

These eight benefits aren't the only advantages available to our Chamber members. In addition to the ones we just discussed, Chamber members also have exclusive access to our:
  • Annual Membership Meeting & Dinner
  • Benefactor Community Investment Program
  • Gateway Program
  • Brochure Display Racks
  • Online Membership Directory
  • Hyperlink to Member Websites
  • E-Blasts
  • Referrals
  • Membership List
  • Committees
  • Fort Leonard Wood Program
  • Demographic Profiles

For more information about what these benefits entail and how they may help you grow and enhance your business, visit our website.

Join The Lake Area Chamber Today!

It's never too soon (or too late!) to grow your business through a Chamber membership. If you are interested in learning more about our membership opportunities, we would love to talk to you! You can call us at (573) 964-1008, or click on this link to fill out an online membership application form. We look forward to helping you grow your business at the Lake of the Ozarks!
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