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...

One of the biggest annual events at the Lake of the Ozarks has been rescheduled for September 11-13, 2020. This awesome event brings in visitors from all over the state and surrounding states. It's a great boost for the local economy and an event the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to host each year. Check out the details of the event and a little history of the Magic Dragon Car Show : Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals: The Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals is a unique show for all makes, models, and years of cars, trucks and motorcycles. Located in Central Missouri, we bring 30+ years of show experience to the historic Bagnell Dam Strip at the Lake of the Ozarks. The strip is closed to normal traffic during show hours, so we only have show vehicles within the boundaries. This creates and absolutely electric atmosphere! Some say it's like being on the set of "American Graffiti". How did we get our name? Some folks say that the Lake of the Ozarks, which is ov...

Our Lake Area Chamber is here to help shine a spotlight on your business. We understand the business world is ever-changing, especially in this day in age. We work hard to provide new and innovative ways to gain exposure for your Lake of the Ozarks business . Join the Lake Area Chamber and experience that kind of exposure and watch as your business grows! BE FOUND IN OUR ONLINE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY Constantly updated, our website visitors find member businesses with ease at lakeareachamber.com. Additional enhancements such as hyperlinks or display advertising can be purchased by members to make their listing stand out from the crows! By taking advantage of the hyperlink capability to your website, you will be creating a “backlink” which in turn, from a search engine optimization perspective, demonstrates a site's popularity. RECEIVE REFERRALS FROM THE CHAMBER The Lake Area Chamber is honored to have the opportunity to refer a variety of businesses to visitors and resid...

Can you believe 4th of July is almost here?! The Lake Area Chamber is busy preparing for the upcoming holiday weekend and we want to remind you to support local businesses at the Lake of the Ozarks this weekend (and every day). Visit www.LakeAreaChamber.com and check out our online directory to check out our Lake Area Chamber members to support. We've included some fun ways you can show your support for local businesses this holiday weekend. Buy Local Groceries for your Crew As you make your way to the Lake of the Ozarks this holiday weekend, you're going to want to have some food on hand for meals, snacks, and drinks. Stop by one of our local grocery stores to stock up and ensure your group has everything they need for food and drinks! Dine Out at Local Restaurants to stay Fueled Show your support for local restaurants this holiday weekend. Almost every restaurant is offering dine in and take out options. Keep your crew full and happy with one of the many restaur...

The Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to present the Women Inspiring Women Central Missouri Conference ! We can't wait to bring this amazing conference to our backyard this fall. It's all about supporting fellow women and business owners in the community. Our Lake of the Ozarks chamber is here to share some more information about the conference with you: 2020 Women Inspiring Women Central Missouri Conference October 1 - October 2, 2020 The Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the Women Inspiring Women Central Missouri Conference. The purpose of this event is to bring women together to grow in a variety of aspects of their life. Topics provided will break down barriers and offer solutions to every day challenges whether business or personal related. This will also be a great opportunity to connect with like-minded women and make lasting new friendships with women from all over the state. Be sure to follow our event on Facebook where we'll ...

The Lake of the Ozarks is a fantastic place to live! After all, it's the top recreational lake in the United States! Our Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to showcase just a few of the benefits of moving to the Lake of the Ozarks . Whether you're looking to start a business or you're wanting to relocate your family, the Lake of the Ozarks is the perfect place for you! Robust Business Environment Our booming business environment offers a great place for you and your family to thrive. Starting a business at the Lake of the Ozarks offers a ton of perks. Diverse customer environment, seasonal influx of tourists, and commercial property availability are all strong reasons why having a business in the area is a great idea! Low Cost of Living As you move your family to the area, you may be surprised by the low cost of living we have to offer. With relatively low housing options available, you can find a place to call home without breaking the bank. Compared to m...

Being a business owner at the Lake of the Ozarks has its rewards and its challenges. If you’re a seasoned business owner, you’ve likely experienced both the highs and lows. Often the freedoms override the dissatisfaction, but if you find that the negatives are wearing on you, don’t get discouraged. The Lake Area Chamber wants to help you persevere by pointing out the most common challenges of business ownership, so you can feel a sense of community in that others face many of the same hurdles you're facing right now!  1) Hiring This is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make as a business owner is hiring. The first challenge for most businesses when it comes to hiring is deciding when it’s time to hire the first employee or grow past that first employee. After you make that decision to add to your business, deciding who that person will be is your next big challenge. If you hire poorly, you’ll be doing it again soon, or worse, it will affect morale if you already have m...