APRIL 2020 EDITION
~ Directors Corner ~
Greetings Chamber Members and Friends!
I hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy.

We've been doing our best to keep our members in the loop weekly as far as efforts and resources available to our community members. Thank you to the 100+ Businesses that have taken the time to complete the Tri-County Business Survey that rolled out last week. Your input is extremely valuable and will be shared with our local community leaders as well as our State Officials. The survey will be open for the remainder of this week so If you haven't had the chance to complete the survey and would like to, please CLICK HERE.

I've decided to change the focus of this month's Newsletter and highlight other items of interest (non COVID-19 related). I still have a few COVID-19 resources included at the bottom of this email for your reference. I'm sure if you're like me, you could use a break from the information overload.

We've begun to see an increase in phone calls from visitors planning their next trip to the lake as well as an increase in registrations for our Magic Dragon Car Show planned for September. People are ready to get away and visit our beautiful community.

Although Willmore Lodge remains closed temporarily, please know we have made our maps, Business Directory, and the Vacation Guide easily accessible outside of the Willmore Lodge entrance. We also have signage notifying any visitors on-site that a staff member is available to refer and provide brochures/marketing pieces based on their needs and interests.

Please know we are here to help and support you in every way possible so don’t hesitate to reach out should we be of assistance. Thank you for your continued support of the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and to OUR community.

We are the Lake!

Sincerely,
K.C. Cloke
Executive Director - Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
Join Us Weekly!
Join us on Wednesdays at 9 am to connect with our Chamber Team and your fellow Chamber Member peers. Each week we discuss current challenges and share resources that are available to our members. Please use the registration button below to get registered. You'll only need to register one time and then you'll have access to all future meetings!
We are considering adding a second weekly Member Connect session to accommodate those that have interest in participating but are unable to due to other commitments. CLICK HERE to take the one question survey to share other day/time options that would work for you.
Upcoming Events
Like many, we've had to postpone several events scheduled for this Spring/Early Summer. Please review the list below to see the latest status of our Lake Area Chamber hosted events:

May Monthly Networking Social
POSTPONED - Future Date is To Be Determined

Cocktail & Caddies Golf Tournament
CANCELLED for 2020 - will be held April 2021

Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals
NEW DATES: September 11th-13th, 2020
LakeHomeShow.com Hitting Record Visits!
The Lake Area Chamber launched LakeHomeShow.com in the Fall of 2018 as Missouri’s first virtual trade show. We have worked extremely hard to brand and grow this innovative concept of a trade show. In the Fall of 2019 we were honored as the recipient of the Electronic Communications Award from the Missouri Chamber of Commerce. Our website traffic to our virtual show has grown immensely since the COVID-19 outbreak. With our online virtual trade show, we showcase some of the Lakes best businesses at your fingertips 24/7 365! Check out www.LakeHomeShow.com today to start your list! If you are interested in showcasing your business on this virtual trade show I encourage you to reach out to me today! 
Dborrett@lakeareachamber.com
573-964-1008

Danyell Borrett
Membership Director
Please help us give a warm welcome to our
 newest Lake Area Chamber Members from
the month of April:
Cape Royale Condominium Owners Association
4499 Ski Drive
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 365-0127


Lake Ozark Anesthesia & Associates, Inc.
5151 Osage Beach Pkwy, STE F
Osage Beach, Mo 65065
(573) 302-1661

Missouri Trapshooters Association
51 Trapshooters Rd
Linn Creek, Mo 65052
(573) 346-2449

Susan Renda- eXp Realty
2086 Horseshoe Bend Parkway
Lake Ozark, Mo 65049
(573)-280-9226


Thank you to the following Chamber Members for their renewal to the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. We sincerely value your membership and look forward to continuing to serve you and our community. 

4 Seasons Pizza & Deli
Bob Schwartz
Fish Haven Estates
Lake Ozark Fire Protection District
Missouri Association Management, LLC
Osage Beach First Assembly of God
Tom Wright Miller County Presiding Commissioner

September 11th -13th, 2020
The Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals brings back the vintage era to the Historic Bagnell Dam Strip, with Rat Rods, to muscle cars, with classics, mixed in with a flash of new style and something for everyone to enjoy. The average spectator total for this 3 day event is 10,000. Check out the sponsorship opportunities available to showcase your business during this great event!
October 1st & 2nd, 2020
This new Lake Area Chamber Event will bring women together to grow in a variety of aspects of their life all the while providing an opportunity for Lake Area Chamber Members to have exposure to a direct market (women) and showcase their product/service. 

The event will offer topics to break down barriers and offer solutions to every day challenges whether business or personal related while connecting them with other like-minded women. Will cover topics related to physical, mental, financial, and spiritual wellness as well as business educational opportunities. 
Click the link below to discover the various opportunities available to highlight your business to our attendees!