Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council

Spring is here and the Lake is already gearing up for a great summer!  You just can’t beat living at the Lake when it comes to all the fun things to do here.  From car shows to fishing tournaments to boat shows, and festivals, the Lake knows how to do it right!  If you are looking for things to do with your family in the coming month, we have 5 great ideas to share with you. 1) 71 st Annual Dogwood Festival Apr 15, 2021 – Apr 17, 2021 Ozark Amphitheatre 2629 North Business Route 5, Camdenton, MO The Dogwood Festival has moved to a new location this year, and is sure to be as fun as ever! You will enjoy all of the attractions and entertainment including crafts, the pageant, food and fish fry, and even a parade!   For more information or to sign up for the pageant, go to the chamber website.   http://camdentonchamber.com/dogwood-festival/ 2) LOMDA Spring In-Water Boat Show Fri, Apr 16, 8 AM – Sun, Apr 18, 11 AM Dog Days Bar and Grill 1232 Jeff...

St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner! This fun day falls on March 17th, 2021. There are SO many FUN things to do here, thanks to local business owners at the Lake of the Ozarks . It's amazing to see local businesses come together to make each holiday special in this area. If you'd like to own a business at the Lake of the Ozarks , use your resources, like us! The Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council is YOUR liaison to the local business community. For more information, please visit our website at www.LOREDC.com . Keep reading this month's blog for information on some of festive St. Patrick's Day events coming up at the Lake of the Ozarks. Photo Credit: Fun Lake MO Happy St. Patrick's Day 2021 From LOREDC! Source: www.FunLake.com Lake Ozark St. Patrick's Day Parade Mar 13, 2021 Bagnell Dam Strip 1 Bagnell Dam Blvd Lake Ozark MO 65049 Phone: 573-280-5477 Website: http://www.lakestpatsparade.com Hours of Operation: 1:00 pm Join in t...

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...