Lake Area Chamber Happenings

As a consumer, it's a blessing to be able to choose where we spend our money. This time of year, many gifts and other items are being purchased for the holiday season. Our Lake of the Ozarks chamber is honored to see the positive impact of shopping local businesses and that's why we're here to point out some of the lesser-known positive impacts shopping small can lead to. Check them out and strive to purchase more gifts from local vendors this holiday season! Keep Money Circulating Many local businesses utilize local vendors and other businesses to meet their needs. When you purchase locally, they are able to hire or purchase from a different local business, who can then turn around and support another local business. It truly is the circle of life in a small community like ours.  Support Local Economy The economy at a local level is stimulated every time a purchase is made in our area. We all are impacted by the economy of our area and supporting it only leads to positive...

Memorial Day Weekend is almost here and our Lake Area Chamber is excited as our area businesses start to take off for the season. Lake of the Ozarks has started to bustle with the feeling of summer. As you may start to get out and about, it's still just as important as ever to support local businesses at the Lake of the Ozarks . We've included some ways you can support your favorite local spots this long holiday weekend. Dine Out or Grab Dinner to Go Restaurants are starting to open back up for dine-in options. If you've missed sitting at a restaurant table and being waited on, this is your chance to support those places you've been missing so much. If you're more comfortable staying home or it's more convenient for your family to eat at home, this weekend is your chance to take advantage of take out restaurant options! Consult Local Businesses for Home Improvements As you spend time in and around your home this holiday weekend, you may be creating a...

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, ...

In honor of National Small Business Week, we want to dedicate this week's blog to support the backbone of our community - small businesses. The Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is made up of many small businesses. We strive to support local businesses and create a place for all to come together for the greater good of the community. Our Lake of the Ozarks chamber has included just a few of the most popular reasons why supporting small businesses at the Lake of the Ozarks is vital to the success of our area. REASON #1: Help Boost the Local Economy When you spend money with a local business, more of that money stays within the community. Small business owners tend to turn around and support other area businesses with that money. From office supplies to insurance to delivery services, a local business usually strives to use local resources for all facets of their business. Spending money locally can help to keep your money local. It has a ripple effect that can be felt througho...