Chamber in Action

Millions in State Funding for Branson

• Secured more than $3,000,000 in CARES Act funding for marketing Branson businesses during the pandemic
• Secured more than $840,000 in grants for marketing and research in 2022 and 2023
• Helped live shows and theatres secure hundreds of thousands of dollars through the “Shuttered Venue Operator Grants” from the federal government

Big Events Supporting Local Businesses

• American Quilters Society Conference: 14,000 people and $6,000,000 economic impact
• Cal Ripken World Series: 500 baseball teams and $3,700,000 economic impact
• Missouri State Archery Tournament: 16,000 people and $7,600,000 economic impact

Keeping Branson in the News

• $16,400,000 advertising equivalency in 2021 through Public Relations
• USA Today: “10 Reasons Why Branson is Worth a Visit During Holidays” reaching 20 million
• Southern Living: “15 Best Train Rides for Spotting Fall Foliage” reaching 8 million
• Forbes: “Branson #3 Trending Destination on Trip Advisor” reaching 69 million

Attracting More Workers

• Launched #1 Jobs Board for businesses in Taney and Stone Counties, ImagineBransonMo.com
• Advertise online the benefits of living in Branson to potential workers in surrounding states
• Assist with new workforce solutions through College of the Ozarks and MyShift

Voice of Business

• Keeping Branson top of mind with elected officials including Governor Parson who has been the featured speaker at State of the State Luncheon in 2021 and 2022
• Assisted campaigns to renew vital taxes for businesses including the Sewer District Tax and Branson Tourism (and infrastructure) Tax
• Educate government officials on new housing projects for locals and J-1 Visa Students