Welcome to this week’s Chamber Connection Newsletter! It’s a busy and exciting season in the Lakes Area—make reservations for the Lakes Area Leadership Academy Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2025. Don’t forget to reserve your seats for the Black Tie Gala, one of Branson’s most anticipated annual events. Check out the Veterans Week schedule in our Community News, and visit the Member Center for the latest updates around the Branson/Lakes Area.

For more than 30 years, the Lakes Area Leadership Academy—established in 1992 by the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce—has been developing professionals to take on greater leadership roles in the community and beyond. Each year, participants engage in a nine-month program exploring topics such as marketing, tourism, government policy, and economic development. The Class of 2025 Graduation Celebration will honor this year’s graduates for their dedication, growth, and commitment to shaping Branson’s future as they join a proud network of local leaders continuing the tradition of excellence and service. Make reservations today!

Patriotic live show tributes, moving memorials and remarkable museums are just some of the special attractions and entertainment that veterans are experiencing this week in Branson. For a list of events, click the link below.

Executive Director John Baltes was surprised with the College of the Ozarks "Reflecting Christlike Character Award" at the organization's monthly board meeting. Dr. Brad Johnson and Dr. Sue Head presented the well-deserved and much-appreciated honor to our leader, who has touched the hearts of countless Ozark Mountain Country residents, visitors, and employees -- continuing a 120-year-old legacy of serving with love.

Branson area McDonald’s owners and operators, Andy and Jennifer Ruprecht, have announced two Branson teachers as 2025 McDonald’s Outstanding Educators: Sarah Loyd, Freshman counselor at Branson High School, and Sarah Mathews, Kindergarten teacher at Buchanan Elementary.  To read full press release, click below.

Branson 2 For 1 Tickets
Cedar Shores Ranch Estates
First Baptist Church Forsyth
Five Star Parks
Myer Hospitality
Vasken's Deli

3:00 PM  |  November 13
Element Branson by Marriott
201 Pat Nash Dr.
Branson, MO 65616

4:00 PM  |  November 18
Truth Traveler
1 Andy Williams Blvd.
Branson, MO 65616