Lake of the Ozarks West Chamber

 We're nearing the holiday season and you know what that means, special times and memories with families and friends. However, the holidays are not such a joyous time for all, some in the community are not as fortunate and as such are in need of a little extra assistance every now and then. The holiday season is a fantastic time for you to volunteer or donate some of your time, energy, or resources to help brighten a person in need. In this week's blog, the Lake West Chamber is proud to feature a few non-profit organizations that you can assist to help make this holiday season special for those in need in your community. Ivy Bend Food Shelter Ivy Bend Food Shelter was established in 1994 by Donna Allen and her daughter Tanna. The initial goal was to help their neighbors by gathering food from family and friends, then sharing it with those in need. After seeing the huge need for food in the community they approached Second Harvest ( currently The Columbia Food Bank) for additio...

Living at the Lake of the Ozarks is a dream, you've likely heard about the lively summer activity that draws crowds from all across the nation. Well, the Lake of the Ozarks, while being the vacation destination of the Midwest for its summer vibes, is an amazing place to live year-round. In this week's blog, we're going to tell you why the Lake is one of the best places to live any time of year, and if you're interested in relocating to the Lake of the Ozarks , the Lake West Chamber is here to help! Four Seasons After living here for a year, you'll notice one striking thing that you may not have experienced elsewhere, all four seasons. The Lake of the Ozarks experiences spring, summer, fall, and winter seasons, all dramatically changing the climate and look of the landscape. Living in an area that experiences all four seasons can bring its fair share of challenges, but it also brings astounding beauty and the chance to witness nature and wildlife like never before -...

If you have a business at the Lake of the Ozarks  or are looking to start a business, one critical component in your toolkit should be networking. It's commonly known that networking has beneficial effects on your business, but we want to expand on some of the high-points that networking at the Lake of the Ozarks can provide.  At the Lake West Chamber of Commerce, we understand the importance of networking and community involvement. Continue reading our blog to learn more about networking and how it can impact your business. Start New Relationships & Strengthen Existing Ones Attending networking events is a great way to meet new people entering the community, as well as existing business owners and organizations. Be sure you "working the room," go over and mingle with strangers, introduce yourself, strike up a friendly conversation. You'd be surprised by how much you can quickly learn about a person and their business doing so, gain insight, recognize opportuniti...

Fall is now in full swing, and as such there are some amazing October events at the Lake of the Ozarks that you won't want to miss! The Lake's Westside will have you out enjoying the fall season with a theatre production, a business expo, and a Halloween event to close out the spooky season. So, if you're looking for fun and engaging ways to enjoy the fall season at the Lake of the Ozarks , these events are sure to please. This week's blog will tell you all the details you'll need to enjoy each event.  Sunrise Beach Little Theatre Presents: Gas Light - Oct 21-23 The Sunrise Beach Little Theatre, 15133 North Highway 5, Sunrise Beach MO 65079 The Sunrise Beach Little Theatre will be presenting a Dessert Theatre Production of "Angel Street (Gaslight)" by Phillip Hamilton. A Broadway hit first produced under the title “Gaslight” and filmed as a motion picture twice. This drama is about the Manninghams, who live on Angel Street in 19th century London. Mr. Manni...