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THE IMPACT OF SHOPPING LOCAL

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The Lake West Chamber of Commerce is a great organization designed to help the community by providing the tools and information necessary to keep our local business owners growing and thriving. By shopping local here on the West Side of the Lake , you help create jobs for your friends and neighbors, and contribute to improving our economic growth by investing in the community!   KEEPING IT LOCAL : When you buy locally, a percentage of those dollars remain in our community, as many local businesses utilize vendors and other businesses in the area. This contributes to the continued strength of the economy in our Lake West area by keeping our hard-earned dollars circulating in our own community. BUILDING A STRONGER COMMUNITY: Buying locally provides a greater investment both socially and economically. By shopping local, our community strengthens by increasing jobs and developing strong working relationships with other businesses in our Lake West area. The more a local business g...

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

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Joining the Lake West Chamber of Commerce is the best way to get you and your business noticed. By definition, a Chamber of Commerce is a “local association that exists to promote and protect the interests of the business community in a particular place”. For the Lake West Chamber of Commerce , that particular place is our own community on the West Side of the Lake of the Ozarks, and we take great pride in being a promoter and supporter of our local businesses! There are many benefits to membership with the Lake west Chamber of Commerce , and we would like to share some of those with you. GET NOTICED: We offer listings for local businesses both online in our Membership Directory, and in our printed Chamber Membership Directory. There are also Hot Links that can be purchased, if desired, for $50 per year. We also provide brochure racks in our office to display brochures, business cards, and flyers pertaining to your business. Visitors to the area also have access to an outside kios...

SPRING IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER

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Don’t forget to turn your clocks forward this Sunday, March 13th2002!   It feels like it has been a long time coming, but Spring is just a few short weeks away! If you are considering a trip to the lake for the Spring season, there are plenty of activities to enjoy here on the West Side of the Lake of the Ozarks, and the Lake West Chamber of Commerce would like to share them with you. SHOPPING: The West Side of the Lake of the Ozarks offers plenty of shopping options. We have locally owned boutiques, bakeries, candy shops, and more to choose from, with unique hard to find items that will be the envy of all your friends back home! DINING & ENTERTAINMENT: The West Side of the Lake of the Ozarks is also home to some of the best restaurants in the area. From diners to fine dining, we have locally owned establishments that offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner special to appeal to even the pickiest of eaters. There are land and water bars that feature local entertainment, as...

INTRODUCTION TO MOSOURCELINK PART 3 (Recap)

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Over the course of the last few weeks, we have informed you on how the Lake West Chamber of Commerce can assist you in taking your business ideas and create a successful business here on the West Side of the Lake of the Ozarks . Of the many helpful and informative resource links we have on our Lake West Chamber of Commerce website, MOSOURCELINK is a very thorough and informative site devoted to businesses in the state of Missouri. With over 500 resources available in their network, MOSOURCELINK will set up a Personal Action Plan that is based on the needs of each individual business. These resources are on-the-ground non-profits located in the Lake West community and across the state of Missouri. MOSOURCELINK has created a map of business building organizations in Missouri that will guide you through the process of starting and building a business. The Lake West Chamber of Commerce is here to provide the tools and resources that are available locally to assist you in creating ...