Lake Area Chamber Happenings

The Lake Area Chamber works hard to support our member businesses and helps our community thrive. We work hard day in and day out to offer resources and referrals for our members. We know this has been a trying time for many businesses and we're here to offer a supportive hand as we get back into the busy summer season. Our Lake of the Ozarks Chamber knows how important the summer months are for many area businesses and we're here to assist in attracting visitors and locals to your businesses! Check out some details about the Lake Area Chamber and what we're all about: Lake Area Chamber's Vision & Mission: Mission We improve the economic and community prosperity in the Lake of the Ozarks area by providing services to and advocating for businesses. Vision For the benefit of our members and community stakeholders, we will be the foremost Chamber for the Lake of the Ozarks area. The Purpose Behind the Lake Area Chamber: Purpose We are the advoca...

One of the Lake of the Ozark's most anticipated winter events is right around the corner. The Lake of the Ozarks Eagle Days is this weekend - January 5th-6th. This family-friendly event offers a unique learning experience for all ages. View the majestic bald eagles around the area at this event. The Lake Area Chamber is honored to be a part of this fantastic event! Check out the schedule of events for Eagle Days 2019 below. Schedule of Events for Eagle Days 2019 Saturday, January 5th 9:30 am - Eagles of North America 10:30 am - Day Shift, Night Shift, Garbage Gal 11:30 am - Eagles of North America 12:30 pm - Day Shift, Night Shift, Garbage Gal 1:30 pm - Eagles of North America 2:30 pm- Day Shift, Night Shift, Garbage Gal 3:30 pm- Eagles of North America 4:30 pm- Day Shift, Night Shift, Garbage Gal Sunday, January 6th 10:30 am - Eagles of North America 11:30 am - Day Shift, Night Shift, Garbage Gal 12:30 pm - Eagles of North America 1:30 pm - Day Shift, Nigh...

Have you reserved your spots yet? The Lake Area Chamber Annual Fall Dinner is quickly approaching and so is the deadline to RSVP! To reserve seats for you and your business, be sure to contact the Lake Area Chamber office by October 5th! If you're looking for a fun time and a great way to support the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce , our annual dinner is the perfect place for you! Take a look below to learn more about this thrilling dinner and what you can expect when you attend. Who: YOU & your business associates What: Lake Area Chamber Annual Fall Dinner - Kentucky Derby style When: Thursday, October 25th, 2018 Where: The Lodge of Four Seasons - Granada Ballroom About the Annual Dinner: YOU'RE INVITED! Join us at the Lodge of Four Seasons for a social (5:30p-6:30p), dinner (6:30p), and program & awards (7:00p-8:30p). Get into the festive theme of "Kentucky Derby". Wear your best derby attire and don't forget the hat! It's a fun way to ...

In honor of international networking week (2/5/18 - 2/9/18), we want to focus our efforts on networking! The Lake Area Chamber of Commerce has a number of networking events throughout the year. If you are looking to improve your networking skills, now's the time to start! Networking is one of the best ways to grow your business acquaintances. To learn how you can make improvements, take a look at the tips below. 1) Gravitate toward new people. It's always fun to catch up with old acquaintances and friends, but keep in mind the purpose of a networking event. Meeting new people is a great way to continue to grow your network. You can always make a friendly introduction from a new networking partner to an old acquaintance. This can help you show the new networker that you take networking seriously and you want to help them meet others, as well. 2) STOP selling and listen.  Sell, sell, sell is a quick way to put off a number of networkers. It's not a good tactic and...

As the year comes to a close, the Lake Area Chambe r would like to reflect on some of our events in the past year. It's a great way for us to showcase just a few of the fun events at the Lake of the Ozarks that we help put on and helps our members see how they can get more involved in the community. 2017 has been a fantastic year for our Lake of the Ozarks chamber and we look forward to continued growth and prosperity for our members in 2018! Take a look back with us as we cover some of our major events that took place over the past year. Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals Recognized as one of the largest car shows in the Midwest, we cap our registration at 1,000 participants. The car show is held the first weekend in May each year, and is one of the largest events held at the Lake of the Ozarks annually with an average of 10,000 spectators Thursday thru Sunday. This event supports businesses across the Lake area, not just the Bagnell Dam Strip. This is one of our maj...

Networking can do wonders for you and your business. From meeting business prospects to getting to know fellow business people in the area, you can gain a lot from proper networking. While some may attend a social event and visit with a friend or familiar face the entire time, it's much smarter to try to make new connections at every networking event you attend. The Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas at Willmore social is Tues, Dec 19 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Santa shows up at 5:30, we'll have free appetizers, and a cash bar hosted by Baxters. We hope you'll plan to attend and bring the kiddos to see Mr. Claus himself!  While your're here, try putting some of these networking tips into action and make a goal to generate at least one new contact during the event! 6 Networking Tips to Help Make New Connections 1. Stay Approachable It's important that others feel comfortable around you, especially at a networking event. Try to smile at everyone you come a...

As a member of the Lake of the Ozarks community, it's important to get involved. Especially if you are a business owner or want to gain exposure for your business venture, community involvement can benefit you in a number of ways. From helping to get your face in front of others to drawing positive attention to your business name to feeling good about giving back to our area, there are a TON of perks of getting involved. As one of the largest organizations of it's kind in the area, the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce works hard to provide great benefits for all of our members. If you'd like to get your business more involved in the community, we'd love to help facilitate it! With community projects and member driven organizations, you can give back while staying involved with our Lake of the Ozarks chamber . Take a look below to find some fun ways to get involved with the Lake Area Chamber . Participate on a Committee: The Lake Area Chamber has over a dozen com...

Can you believe it? It's already time for our Home, Lifestyle, and Sport Show for 2017! Taking place on October 13th & 14th at the Lodge of Four Seasons, don't forget to make plans to attend. Bring your friends and family out for a day (or TWO) of product demonstrations, vendor booths, and DEALS! This is NOT your average trade show and you don't want to miss out on all the excitement. From live demonstrations to large outdoor booth space, experience the difference for yourself at our home show THIS weekend! Schedule: Friday, October 13th  4:00 - 9:00pm Saturday, October 14th  9:00am - 5:00pm Live Demonstrations: Get a real-life demonstration of area business' work and how it can help YOU. From a how to on cooking products to the latest and greatest in sporting good items, there is sure to be a demonstration on the main stage for you to enjoy. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to hear from and get a visual of a product or service from a local...

It's getting closer and closer to our Home, Lifestyle, & Sport Show ! Here at the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce , we're getting pumped up for our home show... and we hope you are too! Our Lake of the Ozarks event is a great place to get great deals and information about area businesses to help with your home, lifestyle, and sports. From vendor booths to large outdoor exhibits to live demonstrations, it's an exciting two-day event in which you and your family can enjoy learning about area businesses! Wavelenths Authorized Agent for US Cellular Adair's Animal Nuisance Trapping, LLC Lake Regional Bob's No Wake Zone KRMS Lake Silhouettes of the Midwest, LLC US Bank Country Financial PermaSeal USA LLC Stephen's Outdoor Furniture Rachel's Tutoring Wall's HVAC Culligan Sleep Number Scentsy Kitchen Craft Showcase Publishing Central Bank of Lake of the Ozarks AB Pest Control & Insulation LeafFilter Yacht Club Powersports Fort K...

With the deadline quickly approaching, now's the time to lock in your sponsorship. The theme for our annual dinner is Anchors Aweigh and it's sure to be a great time! Take advantage of the numerous perks that go hand-in-hand with your sponsorship of this Lake Area Chamber event . To learn more about the perks and sponsorship options, take a look below! Sponsorship Levels: Platinum Sponsor - $1,000 - Tickets with preferential seating for 10 guests - 1/4 page in the event program - Dinner table sponsor placard - Recognition has a Platinum Sponsor with company logo in a continuous slide show at the event ** Additional tickets may be purchased for $30 each with Platinum Sponsorship Gold Sponsor - $500 - Tickets with seating for 6 guests - Company logo featured in event program - Dinner table sponsor placard - Recognition as a Gold Sponsor in a continuous slide show at the event Silver Sponsor - $250 - Tickets for 2 guests - Company logo featured in event progr...

It's less than a month away and time for you to get serious about your participation in the Lake Area Chamber Home, Lifestyle, & Sport Show . Held on October 13th & 14th at the Lodge of Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, this show is unlike any other you've attended before! Filled with live demonstrations and hands on activities, its a great way to showcase your business. Get in front of a TON of potential customers by registering for our show today! Take a look below for just a few of the many benefits of being a vendor at our Home, Lifestyle, & Sport Show . Social Media Exposure As a part of the vendor perks, we are spotlighting the businesses who participate in our show across social media. Our pages have a strong following and this is a great way to get your name out there. Gain exposure from fellow Lake Area Chamber members to area residents when you register for our show. Show Off Your Products Our Home, Lifestyle, & Sport Show is the perfect opportuni...