Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council

The annual meeting of the Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council ( LOREDC ) was held virtually on Thursday, January 21, 2021. The informative program reviewed the group’s updates from the past year and presented areas of concentration in the coming year for economic development including a focus on moving through COVID-19 post-pandemic, lake area marketing, and the organization’s growth. Keynote Speaker, Ted Abernathy with Economic Leadership LLC, shared information and data regarding the post-pandemic economy of Missouri. His presentation discussed the impacts of the pandemic on our economy, including impacts on employment, job changes, consumer consumption of goods and services, and various expected changes in the upcoming year. Business awards were presented for Small Business Partner of the Year (50 employees or less), Emerging Venture of the Year, and Business Person of the Year. To be eligible nominees must have been in business for a minimum of six months and ...

Happy New Year! It's New Year's Eve and the Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council could not be more excited for 2021 to arrive. 2020 has been tough for so many people and starting fresh in the New Year may bring a smile to so many faces. If you are looking for something fun to do at the Lake of the Ozarks tonight or in the near future, this is the blog for you. Keep reading this month's blog to learn all about the holiday light parks in the area that you can STILL enjoy. The dates that each park is open are listed right under each title, so pay close attention to that when choosing a light park to enjoy with your loved ones.  Source: https://www.funlake.com/lake-holiday-light-parks Osage Beach Holiday Lights Nov 30 - Dec 31, 2020 Osage Beach City Park & Osage Beack Pkwy 950 Hatchery Rd, Osage Beach, MO 573-302-2000 Open nightly Enchanted Village of lights Nov. 19, 2020 - Jan 2, 2021 Laurie Fairgrounds 269 Fairgrounds Road, Laurie, MO 573-374-8776 Ope...

2020 has been a tough year for businesses! However, the Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council feels that this area has persevered and thrived despite all of the challenges. That being said the LOREDC is excited to announce that we are accepting nominations for local business awards from now until the end of this year. Keep reading this month's blog to learn how to apply and what the eligibility requirements are. LOREDC is Excited To Announce That We Are Accepting Nominations For Local Business Awards! The Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council (LOREDC) is excited to announce an opportunity to honor persons/businesses in the tri-county region for outstanding contributions to our Lake area community. Nominations will be accepted through December 31, 2020. Awards will be presented at the annual meeting of the Lake of the Ozarks Economic Development (LOREDC) in 2021. The categories include Small Business Partner of the Year (50 employees or less),...

The holidays can be so magical here at the Lake of the Ozarks each year! This community has a special way of coming together around the holidays that is truly touching. Local businesses get together each year to host fantastic, festive events for community residents and visitors to enjoy! The Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council is here to feature a few of the community events that are being hosted by local businesses in this month's blog. Read on for important details surrounding these events. Source: www.FunLake.com Country Crossroads Christmas Open House 2 Nov 14, 2020 Country Crossroads 5831 Osage Beach Pkwy Osage Beach MO 65065 Phone: 5733480606 Email: selyb5@aol.com Website: http://www.ccr4u.com/ Hours of Operation: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Details:  Be apart of our LIVE radio broadcast with KB this special Saturday!! This event is safely spreading out our fun and festivities to better offer you, your family and friends a safe and special shopping experie...

 The Fall Big Bass Bash is this weekend! This is such a great event for the Lake of the Ozarks community. The Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council is here to tell you all about this awesome event in this month's blog. LOREDC's mission is to serve the business community. Professional staff and experienced economic development representatives are available to assist with whatever challenges businesses encounter. Whether a business is new or expanding or just needs assistance, the Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council will help. For more information on what we do, please visit our website at www.LOREDC.com . Source: FunLake MO The Fall Big Bass Bash Is This Weekend! Source:  https://www.funlake.com/fall-big-bass-bash Event Name: Fall Big Bass Bash Event Dates: Oct 03, 2020 - Oct 04, 2020 Event Location: Lake of the Ozarks Wide Lake Ozark MO 65049 Phone: 314-703-8462 GET DIRECTIONS  Email: info@midwestfishtournaments.com Website: h...

The Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council is excited to announce that we are hiring an Economic Development Specialist! Keep reading this month's blog for a full job description and directions on how to apply. If you know someone who would be perfect for the position, please send them our way. If you have any questions about the position, please give us a call. Economic Development Specialist Wanted Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council ’s (LOREDC) mission includes facilitating and supporting regional economic development programs and resources to grow our multi-county region. In this effort, we are working to assist the Lake of the Ozarks Council of Local Governments (LOCLG) in their search for an Economic Development Specialist who will provide technical assistance to both local governments and the business community in business development, financing support and management of existing revolving loan fund, entrepreneurship, workforc...

The Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council is so excited that our business community continues to prosper. Many local businesses are sponsoring a great community event that is taking place this weekend! LOREDC is excited to spread the word about the upcoming Great Bagnell Dam Duck Drop this weekend, in this month's blog. We are Your Liaison to the Lake of the Ozarks Community . Photo From: Fun Lake The Great Bagnell Dam Duck Drop is This Weekend! Source:  https://www.funlake.com/the-great-bagnell-dam-duck-drop Event Name: The Great Bagnell Dam Duck Drop Event Date: Aug 01, 2020 Event Location: Below Bagnell Dam Lake Ozark MO 65049 Phone: 573-825-8135 Event Website: http://www.greatdamduckdrop.com Hours of Operation: 10 am - 1 pm; Duck Drop at Noon 10:00 AM Saturday Event Details: This is a family-friendly event! Festivities will include a family fun zone with games, dunking booth, bounce houses, martial arts and dance demonstrations, food, ...

Have you heard? There is a Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council meeting TODAY via Zoom. We are so committed to serving the Lake of the Ozarks business community any way we can. These meetings are so beneficial because they give us the opportunity to discuss ideas on how to improve the local business economy. Keep reading this week's blog for a full agenda of what will be happening at the LOREDC meeting this afternoon. LOREDC - We Are Your Liaison to the Lake of the Ozarks Community . The June 2020 LOREDC Meeting Monthly Meeting Agenda June 18, 2020 12:30 PM via ZOOM https://zoom.us/j/97099354223 1 Call to Order 2 Welcome - LOREDC President 3 Member and Guest Introductions 4 PRESENTATION: none 5 LOREDC Business (see links for documents) Approval of the Minutes - 05/21/2020 Approval of the Financial Statements - 05/31/2020 Ending Cash Balance - $28,636.40 May 21, 2020 Minutes May 31, 2020 Financial Statements 6 Board of Director M...

This has been a very unique year so far for everyone. With the COVID-19 pandemic happening, the Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council is so thankful that we are still able to meet virtually. The May 2020 Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development meeting will be taking place on Zoom, Thursday, May 21st at 12:30 p.m. Keep reading this month's blog to learn what will be discussed at our meeting. We can't wait to see you there! Photo credit: FunLakeMO The LOREDC Monthly Meeting Agenda for May 2020 - ZOOM Edition To join the meeting, visit: https://zoom.us/j/95061535361 1. Call to Order 2. Welcome - LOREDC President 3. Member and Guest Introductions 4. PRESENTATION: none 5. LOREDC Business (see links for documents) Approval of the Minutes - 02/20/2020 (March & April meetings were canceled)  Approval of the Financial Statements - 2/29/2020, 03/31/2020, 4/30/2020 Ending Cash Balance - $ 29,229.15 February 20, 2020 Minutes Febru...

These are trying times right now. The COVID-19 crisis is an intense time in history, but we can all get through this together. The Lake of the Ozarks business community is so strong. In this month's blog, the Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council just wants to highlight our healthcare community, as they are working tirelessly to help us overcome this pandemic. We appreciate everything that they do. Keep reading for information on the Lake of the Ozarks healthcare system and if you have any questions about the local business community, please visit our website at www.LOREDC.com for a lot of great information. Remember, support your Lake of the Ozarks local businesses ! Lake of the Ozarks Healthcare Lake Regional Health System provides comprehensive health care services to lake-area residents and visitors. The 116-bed hospital is a state-designated Level III trauma center. It is accredited by The Joint Commission and is a past recipient of the Missouri Qu...

One of the largest community events is coming up toward the end of this month and that is the 31st Annual Lake of the Ozarks Shootout! This event is amazing and the proceeds generated from this event will go toward the Lake Area Rescue Teams and other outstanding local charities. The Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council is a huge supporter of this community and we think events like this are great and we are happy to spread the word. For information on the Lake of the Ozarks itself or resources on growing a business here, please visit our website at www.LOREDC.com . In the meantime, keep reading for a schedule of the major events during the week of the 31st Annual Lake of the Ozarks Shootout. Photo credit: www.FunLake.com Source:  https://lakeoftheozarksshootout.com/events/ SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 2019 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ha Ha Tonka State Park Mini Shootout with Awards following Wish Upon A Ride Powerboat Rides Presented by SHORE Magazine and OakStar ...

Hello LOREDC members! We know it can be hard to make it to every LOREDC meeting. If you missed the Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council July 2018 meeting, this blog is for you! Keep reading for a complete agenda of what we discussed at the meeting. LOREDC is committed to helping businesses grow at the Lake of the Ozarks .  If you are a lake area resident and would like to get more involved in your community, you should consider being a LOREDC member. To learn more about LOREDC membership, visit www.LOREDC.com . AGENDA Regular Monthly Meeting JULY 19, 2018 – LUNCH  Noon – Meeting 12:30 – 1:30 PM Golden Corral, Osage Beach, MO Our Mission – To encourage economic development by providing organization and program development, motivation, coordination, and evaluation of community projects, programs, and resources. Our Purpose – We have the responsibility of determining the major areas of concern, reviewing community resource, setting goals a...