Lake Area Chamber Happenings

The Lake Area Chamber is proud to provide some fantastic opportunities to connect with fellow business owners and community leaders. We offer a number of ways for you to get out and meet new people in hopes to gain exposure for your business. If you're interested in joining the Lake Area Chamber , don't miss these amazing perks of becoming a Lake Area Chamber member ! Attend Regular Networking Socials We invite all Lake Area Chamber Members and Future Members to our Monthly Networking Socials. Since networking should be a vital part of your business marketing plan, you are encouraged participate, exchange business cards, and get to know other members at our socials. This is an ideal way to gain visibility for your business and share information about you and your business. Be sure to follow us on Facebook or subscribe to our e-blasts to stay-up to date on details for each monthly social! Socials are held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month (except August & October) from 5-7p

Networking is an effective way to grow a business at the Lake of the Ozarks . Here at the Lake Area Chamber , we get to see the positive impact networking has on our Lake Area Chamber members each month at our networking socials. Check out the tips from professionals who have made networking a big part of their business plan and has proven to help their ventures grow. Seek Out Someone New 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. Avoid Jumping Into the Sale Sell, sell, sell is a quick way to put off a number of networkers. It's not a good tactic and can seem very tasteless. Listen to others as you attend a ne

As we approach the end of another year, it's a great time to reflect back on your personal and business life. As you think about your business, did you accomplish your networking goals? If not, the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is here to help you crush your networking goals for 2019! Take a look below to learn how you can better prepare yourself to network like a pro in the new year. Reflect on the Past Year In order to make a successful goal for the new year, it's important to think about the past year. What did you do right and what improvements can you make upon your networking habits. The reflection should be a positive experience - don't beat yourself up for missed opportunities. Take the knowledge you gained from your networking in the past year and use that to set your new goals. It's important to reflect upon the past in order to learn and make improvements for the present and future! Look at the Calendar Write down upcoming networking events that y

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