Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council

Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council held its annual meeting on January 20, 2022. We heard some great information about the work that LOREDC is doing to bring value to its members and attract startup businesses at the Lake of the Ozarks and support business development at Lake of the Ozarks . KC Cloke gave us some great information about the Work Ready Communities program at Lake of the Ozarks, and Harrison Fry shared an exciting presentation on the Next Site partnership with Ameren. If you’d like to learn more about what LOREDC is doing for you and the lake community, keep reading this blog! Work Ready Communities Economic development relies on a qualified workforce being available to businesses wanting to locate at Lake of the Ozarks . In our efforts to promote jobs for workers in this area, and to be able to provide workers with the skills needed to attract businesses to the Lake of the Ozarks , we are excited to be involved in Work Ready Communities. Work Read...

The Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council (LOREDC) is excited to announce an opportunity to honor community leaders/businesses in the tri-county region! The LOREDC Annual Business Awards applications will be accepted through December 31, 2017.  Nominations are open from any person or business in the tri-county region that has been in business for a minimum of six months and registered with the State of Missouri. The categories for the 2017 Business Awards: Small Business Partner of the Year – A small business (employing 50 or fewer employees) that has experienced significant business accomplishments in the past year i.e. growth in jobs and/or exemplary community involvement. Large Business Partner of the Year – A large business(employing more than 50 employees) that has experienced significant business accomplishments in the past year i.e. growth in jobs and/or exemplary community involvement. Emerging Venture of the Year -   A b...

The LOREDC 2017 Annual Membership Meeting was held on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at The Lodge of Four Seasons. During the meeting, members of LOREDC and the local community presented updates on financials, membership, marketing, the housing study and more. Meeting Agenda After a nice buffet breakfast, Time Jacobsen, LOREDC President called the meeting to order. There was an approval of the minutes, as well as a financial report. Tim Jacobsen then provided the membership update. Lori Hoelscher presented the marketing committee update. Following those updates was the LOREDC Grant Recipient Presentation by Mayor Olivarri with the City of Osage Beach. Jeff Hancock gave us a housing study update. Then Representative Diane Franklin offered a legislative update. Lina Conner of the Council of Local Governments gave us an update on the council and their efforts. Next was the presentation of awards, followed by LOREDC Board of Directors Nominations and the Election of LOREDC Board of Dire...