Welcome to this week’s Chamber Connection Newsletter! We’re kicking off with exciting news—the 2026 Chamber Sales Guide is now available online, your go-to resource for connecting and growing your business. Be sure to register for the Lakes Area Leadership Graduation happening next week as we celebrate the Class of 2025. It’s also the perfect time to secure your Black Tie Gala sponsorships and tables for one of Branson’s premier annual events. 

Unlock powerful opportunities for growth with the Branson 2026 Sales Guide, the official digital publication from the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. This dynamic online magazine highlights strategies designed to boost your brand and drive real business results. Whether you’re looking to expand your reach, strengthen community connections, or elevate your company’s presence in the region, the 2026 Sales Guide is your roadmap to success. Explore it today and discover how partnering with the Chamber can help your business thrive.

William Mahoney, President of Cox Medical Center Branson and Senior Vice President of the Community Hospital Group at CoxHealth, has been awarded the Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor given by the Missouri Hospital Association (MHA).  This award, established in 1975, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to hospitals, health systems, communities, health care, and the MHA.

The Hwy 248 Mercy Clinic is accepting non-perishable food items for the Christian Action Ministries food pantry ahead of Thanksgiving. Drop off your donations 8am-6pm before Friday, November 14. Thank you for supporting our local families this holiday season!  Mercy Clinic: 448 State Highway 248, Branson, MO 65616

Could you or your organization help make the holiday season more merry for those in our district? Branson Public Schools will be accepting monetary donations to help families in need purchase gifts for their children. You can donate by clicking the learn more link below.

Join Small Business Majority for a timely virtual briefing where experts will break down key regulatory updates and discuss how these changes affect lenders, borrowers, and the broader small business community. We’ll also review new guidance for Small Business Lending Companies (SBLCs) and what these regulatory shifts mean for lenders and resource providers supporting entrepreneurs.

Whether you're actively searching or just curious about what's out there, Taney County Jobs makes it easy to explore local opportunities or post your own openings.  For more information, or to post an available position, visit the click below.

Nate Luke Photography
871 W. Paddington Dr.
Nixa, MO 65714
417-379-3786

PTL Television Network
180 Grace Chapel Road
Blue Eye, MO 65611
417-779-9000

Branson Pet Resort
Branson Ticket & Travel
Dickens Gift Shoppe
First Baptist Church Forsyth
J Howard Fisk Limousine
Mitchem Tire & Wheel
Neill's Home Store - America's Mattress
Public Water Supply District #3 Taney County
Sir Speedy Printing
Timeshare Legal Service
Weichert Realtors - The Griffin Company

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