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Networking Tips Every Business Professional Should Know

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Networking may come with an intimidating stigma but here at the Lake Area Chamber , we make it fun and easy! We understand that walking into a crowded room full of strangers may not be your cup of tea... but we also know how impactful networking can be for your business. Get out of your comfort zone (that's where growth happens) and start improving upon your networking skills with our Lake of the Ozarks chamber ! Make an Effort to Meet New People It's always fun to catch up with old acquaintances and friends, but it's also important to meet new contacts with every networking even you attend. Meeting new people is a great way to continue to grow your network. Avoid the Constant Sell Message Being solely focused on selling is a quick way to put off a number of networkers. It's not a good tactic and can seem tacky. Listen to others as you attend a networking event - you will find natural ques in which you can inform others about your business product or service.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY: 🍸8th Annual Cocktails & Caddies Golf Tournament⛳

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Spring is almost here and that means it's time for the Lake Area Chamber to gear up for our 8th Annual Cocktails & Caddies Golf Tournament! This unique tournament brings a whole new level of excitement to a round of golf! Teams of three ladies will bid on their 4th player (a male caddy). Each caddy will bring a unique set of skills (some golf, some not) and a great prize package for the three ladies on his team. Check out the details of the tournament and mark your calendars today! Date: April 17th Time: 11:00 am Location: The Golf Club at Deer Chase Cocktails & Caddies Golf Tournament Details: Please join us for the 8th Annual Cocktails and Caddies Golf Tournament. This event will be held on April, 17th at The Golf Club at Deer Chase. A ladies 3 person scramble where the day of the tournament, you bid on your fourth player/ caddies and their prize package. Fees include: lunch sponsored by Baxter's Lakeside Grille, 18- holes of golf, riding cart, practice r

CINCO DE DODGE-O with the Young Professionals at the Lake!

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The Lake Area Chamber 's Young Professionals at the Lake are putting on our 5th Annual Dodgeball Tournament on February 22nd. Now's your chance to gather your teams and register! The deadline for registration will be February 19th. Get your crew together for this co-ed dodgeball tournament to benefit Wonderland Camp ! Check out the details about the Young Professionals at the Lake and the upcoming dodgeball tournament below: All About YPL: Member business owners or employees of your business that are aged 21-45 can join our Young Professionals at the Lake and take advantage of the professional development offered by the group. Connecting young professionals to foster community engagement, exchange ideas and support the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce ’s mission and activities. Young Professionals meet every other month and host a variety of events throughout the year! This organization is a great way to meet other young professionals in the area. It can be beneficial for

Make Plans for Lake Pub Crawl: Feb. 8th

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The Lake's biggest party is this weekend! Who else is excited to turn up the heat and get the party started. The weather is looking great for the weekend and it's sure to be a blast for everyone coming out for a night of fun. The Lake Area Chamber is proud to put on the Lake of the Ozarks Mardi Gras Pub Crawl on February 8th. This event brings in some fantastic business for many local restaurants, hotels, and other impact businesses! Be a part of the fun and make plans to attend Lake Pub Crawl this weekend. Check out the details below: All About Lake Pub Crawl: A $10 wrist band gives you access to everything you'll want or need for a night of fun! It gets you into all the restaurants and bars along the pub crawl route, a ton of entertainment (at each stop). Safe transportation via more than 20 buses circling the route all night. Hotel discounts are also included with a wrist band purchase. Wrist bands can be purchased the night of the event or before the event a