Lake Area Chamber Happenings

As a business owner, few things matter as much as the continued growth of your company. It's your passion as well as your livelihood, and its success is integrally linked to your own. As active supporters of businesses at the Lake, Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is here to explore with you some tried-and-true secrets for entrepreneurial success. 1. Believe In Your Brand. First and foremost, it is critical that you believe in your business and in what you can offer to the community. When you believe in your company and your product, it's not only easier to sell your services - it's also easier to muster the motivation required to continuously grow your business. 2. Think Long-Term. Ideally, your business will be a part of the professional community at the Lake of the Ozarks for many years. In order to survive, you have think long-term. That means that you take time to plan and prepare before launching new products/services, expanding, hiring new employees, or taki...

Many people think of the Lake of the Ozarks as a popular vacation destination, and rightly so. Hundreds of thousands of tourists and second home owners flock to the beautiful Lake Area during the summer season. According to the recent statistics provided by the Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council (LOREDC) , Missouri hosted more than 40.4 million visitors in 2015 alone. Despite its immense popularity as a vacation destination, the Lake of the Ozarks is home to more than 124,886 locals who make our beautiful area their permanent home (source: LOREDC). These individuals live, work, and play year-round at the Lake of the Ozarks, enjoying life and supporting their families through the myriad of opportunities our unique area provides. At the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce , our mission is to improve the economic prosperity and quality of life that these year-round residents enjoy. Business at the Lake This week, we are here to take a closer look at the busine...