Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council

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 through our annual Business Awards. The awards will be presented at the LOREDC annual membership meeting on January 21, 2016 at Seven Springs Winery. Nominations will be accepted through December 18, 2015. To be eligible, businesses must have been in business for a minimum of six months and be a registered business in Camden, Miller or Morgan County. Annual Business Awards Business Partner of the Year  A business that has experienced significant business accomplishments in the past year i.e. growth in jobs and/or exemplary community involvement. Business Person of the Year A business owner/manager that has made a contribution to the Lake of the Ozarks' economic welfare and/or has made a considerable donation of time and resources to the community. Emerging Enterprise of the Year A business that be...

You've probably heard by now that the Lake of the Ozarks was voted BEST recreational Lake in the US in USA Today's 2015 readers poll. Lake of the Ozarks beat out Lake Tahoe in California and Nevada, Big Bear Lake in California, West Okoboji Lake in Iowa, Lake Cumberland in Kentucky, among many others for the top spot! About the Lake of the Ozarks Conveniently located in the heart of Missouri, the Lake of the Ozarks is one of the largest manmade lakes in the world and is surrounded by the beautiful Ozark Mountains. It's the Midwest's premier lake vacation destination. The Lake of the Ozarks covers 54,000 acres with 64 billion gallons of water and features over 1,150 miles of meandering shoreline. That's more than the entire Pacific Coast of California! The Lake of the Ozarks area offers a variety of recreational activities, both on and off the water, appealing to all ages. From water activities such as swimming, fishing, boating, tubing, skiing, wake boarding...

The business climate at the Lake of the Ozarks is ever changing and always in a state of positive growth. The  Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council  is here to share information and resources to help businesses thrive here at the Lake. Back in March, we began a series of blogs about local organizations that promote business growth at Lake of the Ozarks. This week, we're featuring the Eldon Area Chamber of Commerce . Eldon is known as the Gateway to the Lake, driving business and evolving the area we all love! About The City of Eldon Eldon is a small town with strong family values, great community spirit and an award winning school district. Nestled just 7 miles outside of the Lake of the Ozarks, Eldon sits right on the edge of the 4-lane Highway 54, which recently underwent a $150 million MODOT expressway expansion. This makes Eldon the gateway for fast travel to the rest of southern Missouri. Plus, it's less than a 3 hour drive from St. ...

The Lake of the Ozarks area has experienced tremendous growth and development over the last 20 years. It now boasts a population of more than 124,886 permanent residents and a thriving tourism industry. The popularity of the Lake of the Ozarks region is accentuated by its central location in Missouri, equal distances from the two largest cities: St. Louis and Kansas City. Because of the unique ability to build at the water's edge and the availability of diverse activities, the Lake Area is projected to experience continued growth and development. Here's a snapshot of the 2015 demographics of the Lake region: Population of Lake Area The Lake of the Ozarks region is divided into three different counties: Camden, Miller and Morgan. As of 2010, the Missouri population was 5,988,923, and the Lake of the Ozarks area was home to 89,315 of those people. Let's take a look even further at the population of each county and then each city within those counties: Popul...

" Family Travel with Colleen Kelly ,” a popular National Public Television series, will feature the Lake of the Ozarks, highlighting the outdoor adventure, water activities, shopping, dining and attractions that make the area a great family vacation destination. The Lake of the Ozarks episode will be part of the show's season two lineup and will air at 8:30 am on Saturday, August 2, 2015 on KMOS – Channel 184 on Charter Communications and OPT-Create TV Channel 21.3 at 8:30 am on August 2, 2015 in Springfield, MO. Tim Jacobsen, Executive Director, Lake of the Ozarks Convention & Visitor Bureau states; “We are very excited to see the program air in our geographic area and even more excited about the national coverage the show will bring to the Lake of the Ozarks.” Colleen started off her trip to the Lake of the Ozarks with an aerial tour of the area. The show's host, Colleen Kelly, and the crew spent time throughout the Lake of the Ozarks area last July ...

The Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council has approved a program designed to assist in marketing efforts to promote the Lake area. The LOREDC Partners in Marketing  grant program will help fund promotional activities for LOREDC members who are seeking to promote the Lake area as a region. Program Guidelines  Program Intent To assist with funding professional marketing components, including the creation and placement of collateral materials.  The outcome to aid in the stability and growth of the communities and overall Lake region. Criteria Grants are made on first come-first serve basis and eligibility is determined at the discretion of the Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council (LOREDC). Awards will be considered on an individual basis and up to 50%. Only one award may be granted per calendar year and per project. Applicants must be a member of LOREDC and located in the service area. Projects currently in...

The Lake of the Ozarks episode of "Family Travel with Colleen Kelly" is set to premiere in Chicago on Saturday, May 16 and in other parts of the country throughout May!  Here's a sneak peak at what you can expect in the exciting new episode about our home, the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks: Family-Fun at Lake of the Ozarks Bridal Cave & Thunder Mountain Park   Rated one of the most scenic caves in America, Bridal Cave is a family adventure you'll never forget! Guided tours leave every few minutes and last approximately one hour. Park interpreters will lead you and your family through a refreshing 60 defree environment, with room after room of incredible mineral deposits. Giant columns, delicate soda straws and massive draperies abound throughout the cave. Millions of years of struggle between water and rock have created this cavern with more onyx formations than any other known cave or cavern.  Gypsy Rose Pirate Ship   C...