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Annual Joint Chamber Collaborative Newsletter 1

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2018 ANNUAL COLLABORATIVE NEWSLETTER

COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS IN 2017Eggs and Issues Breakfast Tuesday, January 30, 2018 • 7:30 AM – 9 AM Lake Valley Country Club • Lake Road 54-79

Breakfast at 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM Sponsor and Topic Presentation at 8:00 AM - 9:00 AMTOPIC: Fire Services in Camden CountyFormed in 1986, the Mid-County Fire Protection District encompasses 220 square

miles in Camden County and responds to over 2000 calls on an annual basis. Fire Chief Scott Frandsen will present an informative program on the management of this full service department including the role of permitting, dock inspections, regulations and community fire prevention. For more information go to page 7.

Camdenton, Lake Area and Lake West Chambers attend the Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development (LOREDC) Annual Meeting Addressing Regional Cooperation.Business and Community Leaders met in January 2017 at the Lodge of Four Seasons for the annual meeting of the Lake of the Ozarks Regional Eco-nomic Development Council (LOREDC). The Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Devel-opment Council (LOREDC) announced the recipients of the LOREDC Annual Awards that honor persons/busi-nesses in the tri-county region. In addition to the awards, the LOREDC Annual Membership Meeting was very informative and included updates on LOREDC’s marketing efforts, legislative issues, housing study, Council of Local Governments, marketing partners grant recipient and presentations on Lake of the Ozarks Workforce by Ronda Anderson, Workforce Research Manager for Missouri Economic Research and Information Center and Michael Kearney, Director of Economic Development for the Ameren Corporation.

Lake Legislative Reception Focuses On 2017 Legislative Session The Lake Area, Camdenton, Lake West, Eldon & Versailles Chambers along with Tri-County Lodging Association and the Convention & Visitors Bureau hosted the 2017 Legislative Reception on January 5th at Tan-Tar-A. The Lake Area Legislative Reception is an annual event that provides an opportunity for respective boards to meet Lake Area elected officials and exchange information and address issues pertaining to the Lake of the Ozarks region. This tri-county program included the following state elected officials: State Senators, Dan Brown and Mike Kehoe, State Representatives, Diane Franklin, Rocky Miller and David Wood. The 2018 Legislative Reception will be held January 11, 2018.

Collaborative Job Fair Connects Employers and Employers The Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce along with the Lake Area and Lake West Chambers, Missouri Job Center and the Council of Local Governments recently sponsored a community job fair at Tan-Tar-A Resort. The event was attended by 65 employers and more than 560 employees seeking full-time, part-time and seasonal job opportunities.

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COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS IN 2017

Collaboration Continues Between Camdenton, Lake Area and Lake West Chambers of Commerce.The Boards of Directors of the Camdenton, Lake Area and Lake West Chambers of Commerce met on February 2nd to further discussion ideas to work together on joint endeavors for the betterment of the chamber membership and the Lake area business community.The half-day session included a review of current joint efforts and the opportunities for future collaboration with the areas of concentration. In 2017, the three chambers proactively collaborated on the following:• Joint Legislative Reception held in January• Joint Community Profile and Business Directory• Eggs and Issues Breakfast meetings, three joint cham-

ber networking socials in March, August and Novem-ber and two Speed Leads Luncheons

• Official Lake of the Ozarks Map• Community Job Fair held in April 2017• A joint marketing booth at the Overland Park Boat

Show and St Charles Sport Show.Other ideas discussed for future collaboration included legislation, committee appointment for website/market-ing efforts, expanded distribution for chamber directory/map, and special events.The Chamber Collaborative Task Force was created as the result of a membership survey taken in May 2011 in which collaboration was a common theme throughout the survey.

Lake Chambers Join Forces For Water SafetyThe Lake of the Ozarks Water Safety Council thanks everyone for their support of Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day that was held on Friday, May 19, 2017. The Lake of the Ozarks Water Safety Council joined boating professionals and boating enthusiasts to heighten awareness of different life jacket types that are available, including inflatable life jackets, and demonstrate their comfort and versatil-ity by wearing them to work.The annual event, hosted by the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) serves as a fun, educational element just prior to National Safe Boating Week May 20-26, the official launch of the 2017 North American Safe Boating Campaign.During a photo opportunity on Friday, May 19th, Representative Diane Franklin presented a Certificate Resolution along with an official Proclamation from Missouri Governor Greitens to the Lake of the Ozarks Water Safety Council, Missouri Highway Patrol - Marine Division and community leaders.

2018 OFFICIAL LAKE OF THE OZARKS MAP UNDERWAY The Camdenton Area, Lake Area and Lake of the Ozarks West Chambers of Commerce are again collaborating in the production of a Lake wide Community Map and has authorized Lake Media to produce the official map for distribution in late Spring 2018.

2018 OFFICIAL LAKE OF THE OZARKS BUSINESS DIRECTORY AVAILABLE NOWThe Camdenton Area, Lake Area and Lake of the Ozarks West Chambers of Commerce along with Anderson Marketing present the 2018 Lake of the Ozarks Community Profile and Business Directory in January 2018. If you would like to have copies at your business contact the Camden-ton, Lake West or Lake Area Cham-bers of Commerce.


LAKE AREA CHAMBERLake Area Chamber MissionThe Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to improve the economic prosperity and quality of life in the Lake of the Ozarks area, and to be the principal advocate for and a provider of services to its business community.

2018 Ameren Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks Eagle DaysA collective partnership with the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, Lake of the Ozarks Convention and Visitor Bureau, Osage National Golf Resort, FaceLift Market-ing, School of the Osage Heritage Elementary and Missouri Master Naturalist – Lake of the Ozarks Chap-ter, announces Ameren Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks Eagle Days 2018 will return to Lake Ozark in January. Mark your calendars now for January 6 - 7, 2018 for this entertaining and educational event. Locations for this weekend event are School of the Osage Heritage Elementary, Willmore Lodge Visitors Center, Bagnell Dam Access, Osage National Golf Resort and Celebra-tion Cruise II on the Strip. For details on this FREE family event and to view the full event schedule please visit www.LakeOfTheOzarksEagleDays.com

30th Annual Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals Registration is Officially Open!The 30th An-nual Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals will take place May 4-6th, 2018 on the Bagnell Dam Strip. The Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals is a unique show for all makes, models, and years of cars, trucks and motorcycles. The show celebrated its 29th year in 2017 with beautiful weather and close to 10,000 spectators. We bring over 29 years of show experience to Lake of the Ozarks. The strip is closed to normal traffic during show hours on Saturday, so we only have show vehicles within the boundaries. This creates and absolutely electric atmosphere! Some say it’s like being on the set of “American Graffiti”. Registration opened January 1st and is strictly limited to 1,000 entries. Visit our website at www.magicdragoncarshow.com for more information.

6th Annual Cocktails & Caddies Golf Tournament ScheduledThe Lake Area Chamber will host its popu-lar Cocktails & Caddies Ladies Golf Tournament on Friday, April 13th, 2018. This fun ladies-day-out will feature a luncheon where teams made up of three women bid on their fourth player, a male, and their sponsored prize package dur-ing a live auction. For more informa-tion, contact the Chamber office at 573-964-1008.

25th Annual Midwest Wine & Brew Festival The 25th Annual Midwest Wine & Brew Festival will take place on Saturday, August 11th from 2-5pm at The Lodge of Four Seasons Resort. Wineries and Breweries from across the Midwest will gather to provide guests with samples of some of their finest as well as giving attendees the opportunity to purchase their favorites before leaving the event. Additional vendors will also be at the event selling a variety of products related to the wine and beer industry. Visit LakeAreaChamber.com or call the chamber office to learn more about this popular event.

Young Professionals at the LakeTheir mission is connect-ing young professionals to foster community engage-ment, exchange ideas and support the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce’s mission and activities. They meet the first Wednesday of every other month and also sponsor quarterly Lunch & Learns. They volunteer their time hosting the Annual Dodgeball Tournament which proceeds go to local non-profit organizations. For ad-ditional information or to learn more contact the Lake Area Chamber office 573-964-1008

Other Member Focused Educa-tional Events hosted throughout the year:

Lake Area Chamber members assist and educate our fellow members

who are seeking professional expertise regarding important topics happening now or upcoming. For additional information on how to share your expertise to our 500+ membership please contact the Lake Area Chamber at 573-964-1008.

Throughout the year many important issues and initia-tives arise that could potentiallly have an effect on our Lake Area Chamber members. We along with our Young Professional Group host these segments to educate our mem-bers to keep them “in the know” of what’s going on.

A special THANK YOU to our Chamber Members and to all of our Event Sponsors for making 2017 a successful and memorable year for the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. We look forward to another exciting year serving our members.


2017/2018 LAKE AREA CHAMBER BOARD MEMBERS

Tony ReahrEdward Jones Investments

Matt SchrimpfBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Lake

Ozark Realty

Bert WestbrookAB Pest Control

K.C. ClokeExecutive Director

Tia ChamberlinMembership Director

Jamie BeitzellEvents/Marketing

Coordinator

Chelsea HayesOffice Manager

Sandy Waggett President

MSW Interactive Designs, LLC

Angie SchusterVice President

Summerset Inn Resort & Summerset Boat Lifts

Cole BradburySecretary

Anytime Fitness

Brian GagnonTreasurer

Central Bank of Lake of the Ozarks

Corey Roberts Board RepresentativeBaxter’s Lakeside Grille

Nick BrenizerBoard RepresentativeGolden Rule Insurance

Agency

Morgan CrainshawOsage Beach Premium

Outlets

David CraneCulligan Lake of the

Ozarks

Lisa LarsenShowcase Publishing, Inc.

Dale LawMarineMax of

Missouri

Rhonda MartinInn at Grand Glaize

Willie MaxwellLake Regional Health

System

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LAKE WEST CHAMBERLake West Chamber MissionThe business and purpose of the Chamber shall be to advance commercial, indus-trial, educational, civic and community interests, which will promote growth, public health, and welfare of the area.

27th Annual St. Pat’s Parade on the Water Saturday,

March 17th, 8 am-4 pm

8th Annual St. Pat’s Short Bus Shuffle Saturday,

March 17th, 5 pm-2 am

20th Annual Lake Road Clean-Up Saturday, April

21st, 8 am-4 pm

26th Annual Golf Tournament Sunday, June 10th,

1 pm start

7th Annual Kid’s Fishing Derby Sunday,

September 16th, 1-3 pm

17th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade Saturday,

November 24th, 6 pm

2018 Lake West Chamber Events


2017/2018 LAKE WEST CHAMBER BOARD MEMBERS

PAM HUSCHLE President

Central Bank of Lake of the Ozarks

MATT SCHMIDT Vice President

Boater’s Choice MarineBoater’s Choice Marine/A&M Vehicle

Sales

JOYCE RYERSONSecretary

Morgan County RII Schools

JOHN WHEELER Treasurer

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CONNIE WEYERAdvantage Marine LOTO

LIZ BROWNMills & Sons Insurance/US Resort Management

TERRY CLAYTONClayton Electric

Westwood Const. Mgmt.

JOY FREDERIKSENKevin Winters Team, RE/MAX At The Lake

BILLI JOHNSONeXp Realty

Laurie RV Park & Access Storage

MARK MASSENPoly Lift Sunrise Beach Poly Lift Osage Beach

MITCH SHIELDSLake Regional Health System

PAUL HOOPERExecutive Director, IOM

ELLEN BOZICH Membership Director

RUTH MAGILLCommunications Director

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CAMDENTON CHAMBER Camdenton Chamber MissionTo be the motivating force in coordinating, leading and promoting business development, economic diversity and tourism while enhancing the quality of life and the natural resources through community involvement, recognition and pride.

Christmas on the Square The Springlike day was perfect for 2nd Running of the Elves 5K on Saturday, December 2nd in Camdenton. More than fifty –five elves displayed their holiday spirit along the journey from the Courthouse to the Camdenton City Park and to the Camdenton square. Christmas on the Square followed where hundreds enjoyed the festivities including a visit with Santa.

FEBRUARY 23-24, 2018 LODGE OF FOUR SEASONS

As promised we have listened to your feedback and are continuing to rebrand and grow the EXPO 2018 to new audiences that will be YOUR future customers. Event hours... • Friday night, 3 PM to 8 PM and

Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM• Partnership with Benne Media

for Friday night Business Social promotion - business to busi-ness feature.

Floor plan.... • Featuring over 135 booths in

an open, consumer friendly environment.

Marketing outreach....• Expanded marketing outreach

and social media campaign to regional media outlets based upon intercept study conduct-ed last year recorded attendees from seven states and 52 Mis-souri cities

Back by Popular Demand.... • Back by popular demand -

Chamber Exhibitor Certificate Giveaway - A percentage of every booth registration will be utilized in three voucher draw-ings for attendees to use with their choice of participating EXPO businesses. In 2017, we awarded a $500, $300 and $200 to three attendees.

For a registration form or more in-formation, contact the Camdenton Chamber at 573-346-2227, or go to camdentonchamber.com.


2017/2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Brett Thompson (2020)Camdenton High School

Mary Kay von Brendel (2018)

Ozarks Amphitheater

Jaime Wheat (2020)Lake Regional Health System

Georganne Bowman Executive AdvisorAmeren Missouri

Sandy GentryAdministrative Assistant

Trish CreachExecutive Director, IOM

Jason Lutz, President (2018)

Agri-Pulse Communications

Jasen JonesVice President (2019)

Old Kinderhook

Dave KempkerTreasurer (2019)

Lindyspring Lake of the Ozarks

Sue Denice (2020)Advantage Printing and

Design

Amy Hadfield, (2018)First National Bank

Scott Hines (2020)Camden County Prosecuting

Attorney’s Office

Sheree Keely (2019) Citizens Against

Domestic Violence

John McMahon, (2018)State Fair Community

College

Josh Perry (2020)Big Surf Waterpark

Chris Schindler (2018) Orscheln Farm and Home

Joy Scott, (2019)Hedges-Scott Funeral Home

Johna Stanfield, (2019)Central Bank of the Lake of

the Ozarks

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