Lake of the Ozarks West Chamber

Have you just moved to the Lake of the Ozarks area, or are you opening a new business at the lake? No matter your situation, you should always be looking to grow your business and expand your network. Lake West Chamber is a great way to expand your reach and gain momentum for your business at Lake of the Ozarks. Our current members love the benefits of a Lake West Chamber Membership . If you are interested in learning about some of the benefits you can start earning when you join the chamber, take a look below! The Lake West Chamber of Commerce has been building a stronger economy and a better business community since 1987. Focusing efforts on business expansion, attraction, and tourism, along with special events to enhance the business climate and quality of life at Lake of the Ozarks. Lake of the Ozarks West Chamber of Commerce represents businesses along highway 5, catering to the cities of Laurie, Sunrise Beach, Gravois Mills and Greenview area. With members from all around the ...

Lake of the Ozarks is filled with entrepreneurial spirit, having many businesses owned by local residents or second homeowners. At the Lake West Chamber, we are frequently asked some questions from our members, businesses, and our wonderful visitors to the lake area. In this week’s blog, we decided to feature some of those questions and answers. If this information generates further questions that we can help answer, please contact us via our website www.lakewestchamber.com , via email at info@lakewestchamber.com , or give us a call at 573-374-5500. If you want to stop in to see us as well, please do! Q: What does the Chamber do for the lake area? A: We are a great resource for businesses, non-profits, and visitors to the Lake of the Ozarks area. We provide support and information to help our members, and we serve as a resource of information for the many visitors to our area. We also provide economic development info to businesses thinking of relocating to the lake area. We sponsor ma...

Lake West Chamber of Commerce has been building a stronger economy and a better business community since 1987! We focus efforts on business expansion, attraction, tourism, and special events to enhance the business climate and quality of life at the Lake of the Ozarks. Our chamber represents businesses from all around the Lake and central Missouri, which comes to over 450 members. One of the great things we can provide to the community is important resources for businesses, government, healthcare, and more. Keep reading to learn more! Lake of the Ozarks Business Resources Lake of the Ozarks Council of Governments Lake of the Ozarks Council of Local Governments has a number of State and Federal planning partners we work with on a regular basis to develop regional goals and priorities in regard to economic development, transportation, disaster and recovery planning and environmental planning. Lake Ozark Marine Dealers Association   The Marine Dealers Association is ...

At the Lake of the Ozarks West Chamber of Commerce , we are dedicated to helping local businesses members grow their business through tourism, local events, directory listings, e-blasts, and so much more. Right now is a difficult time for many businesses, but that doesn't mean that there aren't still some great strategies you can use through Lake West Chamber to help your business. Keep reading to hear how your local Chamber of Commerce can help you during these difficult times. You Are Not Alone Sometimes it can feel like you are on your own when you are a small business owner. With a lot going on in the world today, it can be even harder to navigate running a business effectively without any help. Instead of trying to "go it alone", reach out to a caring community that is there to support you and your business. Lake West Chamber is a community that you can rely on for great business resources and advice that can help you improve, regardless of what is goi...

Living and working at the Lake of the Ozarks is an amazing experience with a lot of great benefits! While some people think that the Lake is just a summer destination, it is much more than that! It's a beautiful place to be year-round. Lake West Chamber loves being part of the Lake of the Ozarks community and we are here to share the many benefits with you! Keep reading to learn why the Lake of the Ozarks could be your, or your business's, new home. Living by the Water Living near a body of water has actually been shown to have several possible health benefits! Lower blood pressure, decreased stress, increased blood flow to the heart and brain... These are all benefits that have been correlated with life near a body of water. These health benefits could dramatically improve your lifestyle by improving your overall health. The Lake of the Ozarks is the perfect place to kick back and relax while you enjoy the benefits of living near the water. Natural Surroundings  ...

There is a lot of talk about the "new normal" and what that might be for various businesses. While some places of business are eager to return to the way things were before, others are considering a new way of operating. The Lake West Chamber has long been a reliable business resource at the Lake of the Ozarks , and we are still here for you. Today we are talking about what your own "new normal" might look like and how to make it work for your business. Working From Home As social distancing and stay-at-home orders were enacted, many businesses were fortunate to be able to continue their work by moving to a work-from-home environment. Several businesses had to figure out how to do this overnight... Putting databases online, moving systems to web-based platforms, changing or installing email programs, and so much more. While this may not have been something many businesses would have considered before, working from home became a widely-practiced activity...