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October 16, 2025

This week in Chamber Connection News: Secure your Black Tie Gala 2025 tickets or tables, nominate a deserving community member for one of our prestigious awards, meet your 2026 Board of Directors, explore upcoming events like the 76th Annual Adoration Parade, and catch up on community updates in the Member Center.

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2025 BLACK TIE GALA 

The Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB’s premier event, the 79th Annual Black Tie Gala, returns to the Branson Convention Center in 2025! Celebrate the men and women who make Branson one of the nation’s most unforgettable destinations. The cocktail hour begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the program at 6:30 p.m. Secure your seat today!

Black Tie Gala Nominations Now Open!

The Branson Chamber and CVB is seeking nominations for the prestigious 2025 Black Tie Gala Awards of Mary, Pioneer, Ambassador, President, Beautification, Community Spirit, and Care For Kids. The awards are sponsored by Ozark Mountain Legacy, Silver Dollar City Foundation, and Myer Hotels. Nominations due by 5 pm Friday, October 31st, 2025. 

NEWS FROM THE BOARD

2026 Branson Chamber & CVB
Board of Directors Election Results

Congratulations to the following individuals who have been newly elected or re-elected to the 2026 Board of Directors.

Accommodations: Keith Cestare, Hiltons of Branson and Jed Dinning, Bass Pro Shops Angler’s Lodge

Attractions: Brad Thomas, The Silver Dollar City Company

General Business: Dr. Rob Griffith, OTC-Table Rock Campus and Angie Teel, Branson Convention Center

Live Shows/Theaters: Jeannie Horton, Legends In Concert

Their three-year term will begin on January 1, 2026.

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Help Shape Local Workforce Solutions in Hospitality & Tourism

Taney County Partnership invites you to help shape the future of our local hospitality and tourism workforce! By taking this short survey, you can share your insights, experiences, and ideas to strengthen our community’s talent. Your feedback is vital in creating effective workforce solutions that support businesses, employees, and visitors alike—get involved today! Survey deadline is this Friday, October 17th!

 

The Votes are in! 2025 Fall Fest Winners

Check out the winners from our Fall Fest storefront decorating contest:
1st Place: Plum Bazaar Bead and Jewelry Shop
2nd Place: Victorian House
3rd Place: Peter Engler Designs

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 1st ever Downtown Fall Fest!

 

CVB Community Marketing Presentations

Join us for a Community Marketing Presentation at the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber & CVB office on Thursday, October 30, 2025. At this informative one-hour session you will hear about the accomplishments in destination marketing year to date in 2025, see the new Christmas campaign as part of the next 3-year marketing campaign, and see what 2026 plans look like. All of this information will be brought to you by the Explore Branson Team.  RSVP is required. Two sessions available - RSVP: 12:00 NOON →  or RSVP: 5:30 PM →  

 

Welcome New Member

Twisted Up Roadside Market
1930 State Hwy 248
Branson, MO 65616
417-260-0789

Thank You Renewed Members

Baxter Marina
Bonniebrook Historical Society
Bug Zero
Fantastic Caverns
Foggy River Realty
Greenlight Dispensary
Liberty Exposition Services Inc.
Mercy Clinic - Branson Cancer & Hematology
NetWatch, Inc.
Taney County Regional Sewer District
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
UTC Hardwoods

Join Us For A Ribbon Cutting

4:00 PM  |  October 28
Narnia Branson at
Williams Event Center
1984 Historic Hwy 165
Branson, MO 65616

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