History

In the Fall of 1934, a meeting was held in Zebra (former official name of the area that is now Osage Beach) and the Grand Glaize/Osage Beach Chamber was formed. Total membership.40

On November 24, 1947, a group of business owners met in Lake Ozark and formed the Bagnell Dam Chamber Total membership.86

In 1981, previous discussions between both Chambers led to a vote of 90% in favor of merging. The combined Chamber was officially launched in 1982. Total membership.160.

Today, Lake Area Chamber of Commerce membership is currently 930 members.

Overview

The Lake Area Chamber of Commerce serves the North Shore (W to Y Road), Lake Ozark, Horseshoe Bend, Osage Beach, Kaiser (Highway 42) and Linn Creek (Highway 54 to Y Road).

The Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is one of five chambers that surround the Lake of the Ozarks and ranks third in size in Central Missouri.

The Lake Area Chamber of Commerce membership number changes daily, but is currently 930 members.