Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council

Fall is here at the Lake of the Ozarks and it is a BEAUTIFUL place to be!  There is so much to do and see this time of the year, the Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council wants to share with you some of the fun fall events that are happening in October.  The lake is not just a great place to live, it is an amazing place to start a business.  If you would like helpful information about how to locate or expand a business at Lake of the Ozarks , we are here to be a resource for you.  photo credit: Fun Lake MO Here are the details on a long list of events in the month of October.  (source FunLake.com)   But we couldn’t include them all in this short blog.   If you would like to see more, you can go to www.funlake.com or www.lakeexpo.com .   Jacob’s Cave Swapping Days Sep 30, 2021 - Oct 3, 2021 Jacob's Cave Meadowlands 23114 Hwy TT Versailles, 65084 Phone:  573-378-4374 Email:  jacobscave@earthlink.net Hours o...

We definitely know how to have great events at the Lake of the Ozarks and we think this year’s Shootout is no exception as we celebrate another successful race event in the books this year.  After months of planning and more than a week of action-packed events, the race teams as well as numerous local businesses at the Lake of the Ozarks and hundreds of volunteers are happy it went off so well, relieved it is done, and exhausted buy joyful for what they contributed and experienced.  photo credit: Fun Lake MO We are always SO grateful to the racing crews and sponsors for all they do.   It is so unique to be able to see the caliber of boats that participate in the Shootout in an unsanctioned race in the middle of the Midwest!   At the same time, we also know that the Shootout could not take place without the thousands of hours of volunteer labor provided by local individuals with a passion to help their lake area charity. That is why today’s blog is dedicated as a ...

The Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Center is proud that the lake area is known for having a tradition of investing in the local community and working to make a positive difference in the lives of the people who live here. There are so many volunteer and donation based events that provide resources to families and individuals in our community who are most in need.  The Great Dam Duck Drop is a wonderful example of that kind of community spirit in action. The Great Dam Duck Drop is a two-day annual event starting with the Lake of the Ozarks Golf Tournament on Friday, August 6 th , and the Family Fun Zone and Official Duck Drop on Saturday, August 7 th .   The entire event is to raise proceeds for Ozark Coast Kiwanis which supports local children’s charities and organizations.   A longer list of the charities that will receive money can be seen on the FAQ page of the website under “Where does the money go?” But a short list includes the Food Pantry, La...

Things are in full swing this summer at the Lake of the Ozarks and everyone is gearing up for some great memories to be made.  At Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council we are proud of all the lake area has to offer those who work, live and visit here.  We are expecting even more people to be here this year to live the lake life, and we thought we would share with you a variety of things to do at the Lake of the Ozarks this summer. photo credit: Fun Lake MO 4 th of July. Of course, Independence Day is coming up and it is well known that the fireworks displays in the Lake of the Ozarks area are OUTSTANDING!   There are a lot to choose from, if you would like to see a full list of options, you can go to the links below and start making weekend plans! Fun Lake MO   - https://bit.ly/3h5ptac LakeExpo - https://bit.ly/3dsfr0v photo credit: Fun Lake MO Bagnell Dam & Strip. But the fun doesn’t stop with the 4 th of July, the lake area offe...