Community Caring Day - Thursday, October 6th, 2011

Community Caring Day is a program that was started in 1998 by Branson Believers, a group of concerned citizens wishing to help the nonprofit agencies in our area. These are agencies that do much to improve the quality of life for those less fortunate and in need. In 1998, approximately 100 volunteers, sent from businesses in the area went to the agencies and performed a number of tasks that the agencies did not have the manpower or resources to accomplish. The result from this day was nothing short of miraculous.  More Information

Experience the magic of Christmas during the during this event, as all of Branson is aglow for the holidays. This drive-thru display will delight children of all ages. Your journey begins with a magical one-mile drive along a path illuminated with more than 350 displays. Conveniently located off Shepherd of the Hills Expressway and Roark Valley Road, this one of a kind family experience promises to be spectacular. Branson Area Festival of Lights Drive-Through is open daily November 1 – January 1, 2012 from dusk until 11:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and dusk through 12:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

The oldest non-commercial Christmas parade in Missouri is held the first Sunday of December in Branson. This year's celebration will be December 4th and start with the lighting of the largest area nativity scene, on Mount Branson overlooking Lake Taneycomo, at dusk and culminate in a community gathering like no other with the Adoration Parade celebrating the birth of baby Jesus.  For more information contact Ladona Weathers at 417-334-4084, ext. 314.

Small Business & Charity of the Year Dinner

Each year a local small business and charity is honored with the Chamber’s Small Business and Charity of the Year Award from the Small Business Development Advisory Council. The recipient is announced at a banquet held each June to honor all the year’s nominees. For more information, contact Bethany Thomas at ext. 321.

Branson Area Business Expo

This annual expo offers members the opportunity to showcase their goods and services. The 2011 Expo was held Tuesday, August 16th at Chateau on the Lake. This event is free and open to the public.  For more information contact Ladona Weathers at ext. 314.