Lake of the Ozarks – Quality Life. Quality Business.
The Lake of the Ozarks region has all of the essential ingredients necessary to provide a high quality of life for its citizens. One of the most significant attributes for the region is its natural scenic beauty along the 1150 miles of Lake Shoreline. Located in south central Missouri the Lake of the Ozarks is one of the largest manmade lakes in the world and is surrounded by the beautiful Ozark Mountains.
With substantial infrastructure and thousands of acres of undeveloped land at attractive prices from which to choose, the lake region makes an excellent site for industrial, commercial and retail development.
Getting here is easy. The Lake of the Ozarks region is centrally located in Missouri, and the U.S. major highways and five nearby airports serve the area from all directions.
2024 comprehensive economic development strategy
The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) outlines the Lake of the Ozarks region’s plan to grow its economy, create jobs, and attract investment across Camden, Laclede, Miller, and Morgan Counties. With tourism driving most of the region and manufacturing gaining momentum—particularly in Laclede and Miller Counties—the CEDS identifies regional priorities like workforce housing, transportation, and economic diversification. The strategy includes six core goals and aligns with both federal (EDA and USDA SECD) and state-level development initiatives to unlock funding opportunities. Updated every five years, the latest CEDS (2024–2028) was finalized in early 2025 after community input and is now ready for implementation to support long-term growth.
This strategy brings together leaders, businesses, and partners from across our four counties to build a stronger, more connected region.
- It’s about smart growth.
- It’s about thriving communities.
- And it’s all about YOU.
Let’s shape the future together!
About LOREDC – Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council
We Are Your Liaison to the Lake of the Ozarks Community
The Lake of the Ozarks is a diverse area that has an excellent business environment and outstanding “quality of life” attributes. However, it needed a cohesive and cooperative effort to sell these advantages to potential business and industry. As a result, the LOREDC was formed to promote a regional approach to marketing the Lake Area. LOREDC consists of communities within a three-county region in Central Missouri – Camden, Miller, and Morgan.
LOREDC encourages economic development by providing organization and program development, motivation, coordination, and evaluation of community projects, programs and resources.
We have the responsibility of determining the major areas of concern, reviewing community resources, setting goals and priorities, and developing the necessary volunteer committees to carry out its purpose.
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Get Involved with LOREDC!
LOREDC meets Quarterly on the third Thursday at 1pm.
The meetings are located at the CVB/TCLA Warehouse at 985 KK Drive, Osage Beach, MO 65065.
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LOREDC Recognizes Outstanding Business and Stakeholder Contributions with Annual Awards
The Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council (LOREDC) offers an opportunity to honor persons/businesses in the tri-county region for outstanding contributions to our Lake area community.