Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council

As we discussed in our December blog, the Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council (LOREDC) is conducting a Lake of the Ozarks Area Housing Study . It is our hope and desire than an effective housing study would assist local government, builders, developers, lending institutions and other interested parties solve the housing concerns of the Lake of the Ozarks region. Business Owners' Issues The following scene is all too familiar for local business owners: an employee lives in a community 30 miles or more away from the Lake because they can't find quality and affordable housing near their job. Eventually that person finds a job closer to their home, leaves the Lake area and thereby forces that small-business owner to raise additional capital to retrain a new employee only to see this chain of events repeat over and over. Small business owners, as well as many people who work in these businesses could see this housing issue become a distant memory if LORE...

The Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council (LOREDC) is excited to announce the recipients of the LOREDC Annual Awards that honor persons / businesses in the tri-county region. The awards were presented at the LOREDC Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Seven Springs Winery. LOREDC Business Award Eligibility To be eligible, nominees must have been in business for a minimum of six months and a registered business in Camden, Miller or Morgan County. As members of the LOREDC Awards Committee, Trish Creach from the Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce and Jeana Woods from the City of Osage Beach presented the awards. Trish stated, “This is the 11th year for recognizing businesses in our community. Needless to say, it was a challenge to narrow down the field to three this year.” LOREDC Business Award Categories Business Partner of the Year – A business that has experienced significant business accomplishments in the past year i.e. growth in...

The Lake of the Ozarks is growing in 2016 - with plenty of economic development activities underway. Most notable is the $385 million Arrowhead Centre redevelopment plan, which broke ground on December 4, 2015 at the former site of Dogwood Hills Golf Resort on Route KK. The development will feature 200-400 living unites, which will include independent and assisted senior living, an apartment complex, a skilled nursing facility and restaurants, a hotel, retail and office space. This is the largest landmass development ever in Osage Beach! Development Objectives One of the main objectives of this project is to expand economic development at the Lake of the Ozarks . It is designed to enhance the tax base of the city and other taxing districts by development of the redevelopment area to its highest and best use. Other objectives include: Encourage private investment in the surrounding area Encourage commerce, industry and manufacturing to locate and stay within the city Increas...

The Lake Region is unique for its beauty, its recreational features, its people, topography, and its quality of life. These characteristics attract people at all stages of their lives for opportunity, experience, pleasure, and retirement. However, one thing our region shares with many other places is the struggle to provide its present and prospective residents with places to live that provide for their needs at costs they can afford. Because of this, the Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council (LOREDC) requested proposals from consultants with extensive experience in housing planning and policy to complete a comprehensive housing study for our region. What Is The Plan? This Lake of the Ozarks housing study will analyze all aspects of the regional housing market in our three counties: Camden, Miller and Morgan, on both regional and local levels. It will examine housing supply, demand, and affordability in areas as localized as zip code districts and individual co...

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. ...