Lake Area Chamber Happenings

Networking is an effective way to grow your business at the Lake of the Ozarks . Making connections in our community has proven to help area businesses thrive. If you're looking to grow your business, don't miss the Lake Area Chamber networking events ! We host a networking event every month and help bring together business people and this week's blog can help prepare you for our next networking event at the Lake of the Ozarks . What to Bring to a Networking Event Smile - A smile is a sure way to be approachable! It's a friendly way to greet your fellow networkers and welcome them to visit with you about your business. Understanding of what your business offers - Before you start visiting about your business, you should be comfortable with all that you can offer. It's a great opportunity to share information about your business. Make sure you are comfortable with this information before the next event! Engaging questions - Open-ended questions are a qu...

Networking is a BIG DEAL! It's an important way to meet other business owners and employees in your area. Many business deals are solidified with someone you meet at a local networking event. It's the ideal way to get to know fellow businesses in the area. Lucky for you, the Lake Area Chamber offers a number of networking events throughout the year! Take a look below to find out what you should bring when you attend our next Lake of the Ozarks networking event . In order to prepare for your next networking event, don't forget to bring the following things! What to Bring to a Networking Event Intangible Things to Bring: Smile - A smile is a sure way to be approachable! It's a friendly way to greet your fellow networkers and welcome them to visit with you about your business.  Understanding of what your business offers -  Before you start visiting about your business, you should be comfortable with all that you can offer. It's a great opportunity to shar...

Our mission is to support local businesses at the Lake of the Ozarks. We strive to provide educational and beneficial opportunities for our members to grow in a professional and personal manner. YOU are invited to join us for our upcoming Speed Leads Networking Luncheon . As your Lake of the Ozarks chamber , we pride ourselves on providing opportunities to help you and your business thrive. Meet other local business owners and associates at our upcoming event on April 26th! Learn more about this exciting event below. All About Speed Leads: The Lake Area, Camdenton, and Lake West Chambers of Commerce invites our members to connect at our Joint Chamber Speed Leads Networking Luncheon. This fast-paced event presents an opportunity to connect face-to-face with representatives from member businesses and to introduce your business service and/or product to other Chamber members. It's like speed dating for your business! Twice a year, we collaborate with local chambers to host...

Whether you network frequently or are less familiar with this activity, it’s an important skill to help your business blossom. With a number of networking events at the Lake of the Ozark , it’s best to be prepared before attending the next event. The Lake Area Chamber of Commerce provides a number of opportunities to meet and get to know fellow business owners and employees in the area. Our goal is to always provide a welcoming environment for ALL networkers. If you’re getting ready to attend an event, check out the tips provided below to help you succeed at your next event. Plan Ahead Before you walk into your next networking event, think about what you want to accomplish. Whether you are looking to expand your acquaintances in the area or build upon exiting relationships, it’s best to set a goal and keep it top of mind when networking. Along with planning ahead, it’s best to arrive as soon as a networking event begins. This can help ensure you get to meet everyone as they ent...