Lake of the Ozarks West Chamber

Although it feels like the Summer season just ended, the truth is that the holiday shopping season has snuck up on us! Wish lists, shopping, and holiday gift exchanges are right around the corner, and the Lake West Chamber of Commerce would like to share with you the importance of shopping small and local this holiday season. Supporting our small, local businesses can have a positive impact on our community, especially during this time of the year. Our local businesses work hard during the season, and even harder during the offseason, so this is the perfect opportunity to show your commitment and support by shopping and dining at the many shops, services, and restaurants that our  West Side has to offer! CREATE LOCAL JOBS Small businesses are the backbone of our West Side Community . Small businesses help with our economic growth and local economy by providing employment opportunities to our residents who prefer the personal experiences that come from working in a small, local bu...

Small Business Saturday is November 27th, 2021! When you are done talking turkey – let’s talk shopping! As the promoter of businesses on the West Side of the Lake of the Ozarks , we want to share a few details about this exciting upcoming event! Small Business Saturday happens every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It was a campaign started in 2010 by American Express. It was intended to assist small business owners to promote their products and wares, and to gain exposure in the community! In 2011, Washington State mayors, senators, and governors shared their support, and it became an official day to be recognized! Small business owners were offered free, personalized ads to advertise on the web. This was a service offered by American Express in 2012, which boosted sales to an estimated $5.5 billion nationwide. This very important day has continued to grow every year because of communities celebrating this “holiday” and supporting their local shop owners, and the West Side of ...

As we approach the holiday season, shopping and gift giving will be top of mind. As you think about what you are going to purchase for your friends and family - think about the impact you can make on your community. Supporting a small business can make a positive impact on our area - especially this time of year. As many of our local businesses work hard to make it through the offseason, take this opportunity to show your support and shop small. Create Local Jobs The more money that is spent with local businesses, the more people they will need to staff their business. Eventually, supporting a local business can help create more jobs in the area. Shopping local is a great way to boost the local economy and job creation is just one of the perks our area may see. Increase Local Money Circulation Many local businesses use other local businesses to help with the ins and outs of their ventures. A local florist may use a local printing company for advertising, do business with a l...