Posts

Showing posts from December, 2021

MAKING THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS

Image
Business networking is a great way to make connections not only with potential customers or clients but also with other individuals who might recommend and refer your business to their friends or clients that are in need of the service you and your business provide. The Lake West Chamber of Commerce is proud to host networking social events throughout the year. These events are held at our local establishments for our current members and prospective members or clients to get together to visit and share new thoughts and ideas for our community. These events can also be a great time to make contacts with people who provide information or training and can be an excellent way of locating established vendors that could be beneficial for your own business. Business networking is about building relationships and friendships with other like-minded business people in your local community. Effective networking is most often successful by assisting other business owners in building their busi

ENJOY THE LAKE AREA IN THE WINTER MONTHS!

Image
The Lake of the Ozarks is known for your summer destination to enjoy “fun in the sun” activities like boating, swimming, water skiing, golf, and more. However, there are many reasons to visit this beautiful area in the winter months as well! The Lake West Chamber of Commerce is proud to let you know about our beautiful area and the fun things to enjoy this time of year! ICE SKATING: Yes … there is a beautiful outdoor ice-skating rink to bundle up the family and hit the ice. You can take a break and warm up with a cup of hot chocolate and a snack before visiting their Christmas Village which is open from Thanksgiving through Christmas … a great way to get in the holiday spirit! HIKING: The Lake of the Ozarks boasts some spectacular hiking trails that can be enjoyed year long to help stay in shape during the holiday months, when cookies and goodies become one of the major food groups! CAVES: Missouri is known for its many stunning caves, and the Lake of the Ozarks is home to four of

SAVE THE DATES!

Image
The New Year is just a few short weeks away! Time to mark your calendars for the upcoming events for Spring of 2022! The Lake West Chamber of Commerce is proud to share these exciting events with you and we look forward to seeing you there! The annual St. Patrick’s Water Parade has made the list of the top 13 places to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Missouri!   ST. PATRICK’S DAY WATER PARADE – SATURDAY, MARCH 12TH. 2022 An unusual St. Patrick’s Day tradition, the annual Water Parade is celebrating its 31st year on the West side of the lake ! This is a fun trip on the lake and a great way to kick off the boating season. Families are invited to decorate their boats and join the parade, which both begins and ends in Sunrise Beach. Come and stand along the shore to clap the parade on or buy a ticket to enjoy the parade from a cruise boat. Better yet, decorate your own boat and join in the festivities! Information Credit: Best Things Missouri Not a boater but still want to celebrate St

CAPTURING THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Image
The lake is bustling with Holiday spirit. With Christmas just a few short weeks away, there is still time to get in the holiday mood with some events happening in your area. The Lake West Chamber of Commerce would like to share some of these events for you and your family to enjoy! Photo Credit FunLake CHRISTMAS VILLAGE & ICE SKATING AT OLD KINDERHOOK Nov 27, 2021 - Dec 19, 2021 Old Kinderhook Resort 678 Old Kinderhook Dr. Camdenton, MO 65020 Phone: 573-317-3500 Join us November 27th–December 19th, 2021, every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for Christmas Village festivities. Make plans to spend time with family and friends this holiday season as we kick off the holidays on The Ice at Old Kinderhook with family-friendly events and beautiful Christmas music. Create some great memories with your family and friends that will last a lifetime. This event is open to the public. Come join the fun! Please note: for all non-hotel guests, it is $5.00 per child to participate in the Christmas

LIGHTING UP THE LAKE!

Image
There is no better way to get in the holiday spirit than watching the lake area come to life through its many light displays that are offered this time of year! The Lake West Chamber of Commerce is proud to be a part of this thriving area and to offer the information below for you and your family to enjoy these happenings throughout the lake area. WINTER NIGHTS & MAGICAL LIGHTS Saturday, December 4th from 10 am to 7 pm: Join us for the Westside Christmas Walk! Tons of local businesses on the Westside of Lake of the Ozarks along Hwy 5 will be offering specials and promotions to help celebrate the holiday season, and Lake Vibes will have something special planned for the day! ENCHANTED VILLAGE OF LIGHTS Photo Credit: FunLake.com ST. PATRICK'S FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Nov 25, 2021 - Jan 9, 2022 Shrine of St. Patrick's Church 724 N Main St Laurie, MO 65037 Phone: 573-374-7855 Hours of Operation: 5 pm - 10 pm Daily The Festival of Lights at the Shrine of St. Patrick, Hwy 5, Laurie,