Lake Area Chamber Happenings

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 ...

Small Business Saturday is coming right up - 11/24/18. If you're thinking about getting out and shopping this weekend - don't forget to spread the love and support local businesses too. While a number of big box stores may have holiday shopping deals, you'll make a bigger impact by supporting a small business at the Lake of the Ozarks . As the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce , we encourage all of our members and friends to get out this Small Business Saturday and shop small! Unique Items Many small businesses have unique items for sale. Whether they are homemade or specifically selected for the shop's inventory, items found in local businesses are typically unique and stand-out. You'll be hard pressed to find a unique item like those of a small business if you frequent a big box store! Keep Money Local When you shop with a local business, your money is circulating in our great community. Many small business owners choose to support fellow small businesses, ...