Easy Ways to Support Local Businesses this Holiday Season

Small Business Saturday is right around the corner but we encourage everyone to shop local all holiday season! Local businesses offer a unique set of gift items for everyone on your list! From home made goods to grabbing a bite to eat at a local restaurant, our Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is here to showcase a few of the fun & easy ways you can support local businesses at the Lake of the Ozarks this time of year. 

Find Unique Gifts

There are a ton of local shops in which you can find the perfect item for everyone on your list. From homemade goodies to home décor to clothing, shopping small has a BIG impact! Another fun gift idea is a season pass to a local attraction. Your gift recipient will have some excitement to look forward to as they unwrap their experience based gift!


Purchase Gift Cards

Who doesn't love gift cards?! Whether it's their favorite restaurant or a place they would enjoy visiting, a gift card is the perfect way to check some of those hard to shop for people off your gift-giving list! A gift card also lets your gift recipient pick out an item of their choosing so you can ensure they will receive something they will actually like and use! It's a win-win!


Eat Local

Whether you're out and about shopping for Christmas gifts or want to treat the family to a nice meal out this time of year, consider supporting local restaurants when you make your dining choices. Almost every restaurant is continuing to offer dine-in and to-go order options. This gives you a chance to experience some different flavors and atmospheres that our area has to offer. You never know, you mind find your new favorite spot!


Cater Holiday Meals

Preparing and planning meals for a holiday gathering can be overwhelming. Even if you plan to bake your own holiday meal, you may have guests in town for more days. It can be time consuming to hand cook every meal while your guests are in town. That's where catering or ordering a meal to go is the perfect way to know you're getting amazing eats with the perk of easy prep and clean up! 

As you can see there are a ton of ways to support local businesses at the Lake of the Ozarks this holiday season. The Lake Area Chamber is thrilled to encourage everyone to support local businesses this time of year, and all year long! We see the important impact shopping local has on area businesses. If you're curious about local businesses you'd like to support, we invite you to visit our website and check out our member directory for ideas! Thank you for keeping your money local this time of year and helping those amazing local businesses that make our area unique!


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