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How can the Chamber Benefit a Business in Need?

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 The Lake of the Ozarks is filled with an entrepreneurial spirit, having many businesses owned by local residence or second homeowners. There are times when businesses need a helping hand, they find themselves at a loss not sure where to turn or what resources are available to them. Well, The Lake West Chamber of Commerce strives to help grow businesses at the Lake of the Ozarks  by offering essential business resources, information, and networking opportunities. We're here today to give you a few ways that the Lake West Chamber can assist a business in need. Read on to learn more! Connecting with Your Chamber Staff When you become a new member of the Lake West Chamber, get to know your chamber staff. When your chamber knows more about you and your business, we are able to better assist by providing focus in specific areas where the member needs help. So, open up to the staff, tell them your goals, mission statement, target audience. Tell them about your strengths and weakness...

3 Ways the Chamber Can Help a Struggling Business

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The Lake West Chamber focuses on helping local business members grow their businesses, creating local events, and tourism on the westside of the Lake of the Ozarks. Representing the cities of Laurie, Sunrise Beach, Gravois Mills, and the Greenview area. Our goal is to enhance the business climate and quality of life at the Lake of the Ozarks. When a business is struggling often, they don’t know where to turn. This week’s blog explains 3 ways the chamber can help during these difficult times. 1. Get to Know Your Chamber Staff When a new member joins a Chamber of Commerce, the chamber staff needs to get to know the new member.  As a new member allow yourself to open up to the chamber staff.  Tell the staff the goals of your business, your target audience, and your mission statement. Tell them your struggles and your wins. This will allow the chamber to get to know you and your business. The staff is a team of professionals that can give you great advice and ideas....