Lake of the Ozarks West Chamber

Lake West Chamber is always here for you to help promote your business and provide networking opportunities. Today we are talking on a more personal level about how to work from home, or "WFH" as people are saying. Working from home is the new normal for a lot of people due to the ongoing virus. If you are new to remote work, there are a few tips and tricks that can help you learn how to work from home without too much disruption to your typical home life. Read on to learn more! Regular Hours It's important to have defined hours for your day, even if you are not on a tight schedule. Without regularly defined hours, it could be easy to fall into the trap of working way too much and not knowing when to stop. It can be easy for some people to blur the lines between work and home in a regular week. When work and home are the same place, it can be even harder to set boundaries. If you have kids at home with you, it may not be easy or practical to work your typical ...

The Lake West Chamber of Commerce is here for you and we are taking every step possible to remain as knowledgeable and up-to-date on the ever-changing landscape as we navigate a safe and healthy response to COVID-19. To help you and your businesses stay in-the-know, we have gathered multiple resources from the Centers for Disease Control, World Health Organization, Missouri Department of Labor, and several other important and reliable organizations. Read on and visit our website for more resources! For Your Business Be prepared with these helpful resources from the CDC and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. These guidelines can help you and your team create new standards for cleaning, implementing social distancing, and more. Planning Guidance for Employers Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers (CDC) Emergency Remote Work Plan Template More Business Resources Similar to any major natural disaster, the coronavirus will have a significant impact on workers...

We are living in interesting times, and it may be hard to know what to do next for your business. During this time and always, Lake West Chamber is here for you! Today we are discussing tips to help your business continue thriving. Keep reading to find inspiration on how to keep your business relevant. Keep Customers Updated It’s important to continue communicating with your customers so they know what is going on and what they can expect from your business during this time. Keep your website updated with new hours, new ways you are operating as a business, and any other information that is relevant to your customers and your industry. Potential customers will check out your website and social media platforms before calling you. If there isn’t any new information on these pages, they may be confused and assume you are closed. Don’t leave empty space between you and your customers! Communicate with them. Not only will this help them during a confusing time when they don’t kno...

The Lake of the Ozarks is an incredible place for visitors and "full-timers" alike. The Lake of the Ozarks West Chamber of Commerce knows a lot about this wonderful destination, and we are excited to share some of our favorite fun facts with you today. Check out this great video about the Lake of the Ozarks , and read on to learn more about this wonderful place and why it's so great to be here!  Fun Facts about Lake of the Ozarks 1. The Lake of the Ozarks has won Best Recreational Lake in the Country ! In fact, our lake beat California's Big Bear Lake and Iowa's West Okoboji Lake. 2. The entire Lake measured end to end is 92 miles.  3. The Lake of the Ozarks has more shoreline than the entire state of California - 1,100 miles to be exact. 4. Bagnell Dam, the dam that makes the Lake of the Ozarks what it is, was built during the Great Depression, from 1929 to 1931.  5. When construction of the Lake was complete, it became the largest man...