Lake Area Chamber Happenings

Can you feel it? Spring is in the air! March is here, the forecast is beginning to hold steady with highs in the fifties, sixties, and seventies, and the atmosphere is buzzing with the promise of springtime. As the our community prepares for spring, summer, and the influx of tourists the warm weather brings, it's time for business owners to start thinking about whether or not they will need to hire additional help to get them through the upcoming season. If you plan to recruit new members for your team, the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce has the perfect solution for you! We're always looking for ways to further support our members and help them grow their businesses. This week, we're here to provide all the info one a spectacular upcoming opportunity for our members (and other businesses) in the Lake Area: the 2017 Community Job Fair. Lake of the Ozarks Community Job Fair Date:   Wednesday, April 19th, 2017 Time:   10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Place:   Tan-Tar-A Resor...

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...