Events
This annual expo offers members the opportunity to showcase their goods and services. A workshop pertaining to small businesses is held in the afternoon. This expo is held in one of our area facilities in late summer and is open to the public.
For more information contact Ladona Johnson at ext. 314.
Ironman 70.3 Branson will be the latest addition to the Ironman 70.3 Event Series. On September 19, 2010, the inaugural race will take place in the vacation destination of Branson, Missouri. Ironman 70.3 Branson will serve as one of 34 worldwide qualifying events for the 2010 Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 in Clearwater, Fla. Professional athletes will be competing for a $25,000 prize purse. Registration for Ironman 70.3 Branson is now open and will be limited to 2,000 athletes. To register, visit IronmanBranson.com. Athlete inquiries can be directed to info@ironmanbranson.com. All Media-related inquiries can be directed to Blair LaHaye at Blair@ironman.com or 813-868-5940 or Kathleen Bullock at kbullock@bransoncvb.com or at 1-800-214-3661.
Branson Area Festival of Lights (BAFOL)
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 – December 31, 2009 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 6th 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 Kathleen Bullock at 417-334-4084, ext. 326.
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 in June to honor all the year’s nominees. For more information, contact Bethany Thomas at ext. 321. To see highlights from this year's banquet held on June 19th click here.
