The Missouri General Assembly is on spring break this week. Hearings on proposed legislation will continue upon their return to Jefferson City Monday. The last day of session is May 12.

GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION

Tuesday, April 4 is municipal election day in Missouri. Click the links below for Stone and Taney County sample ballots.

The Annual Community Marketing Presentation will take place Wednesday, April 5 9:00am to 11:00am. We invite you to learn about our current creative campaign and marketing initiatives, connect in-person with agency representatives, and engage with the supporting team at Explore Branson. This year, the presentation will be more structured than last year's open house campaign kickoff. Please plan to attend the presentations in full to get a complete picture of the results of the campaign and a look ahead at how it will continue to evolve. Coffee and donuts will be available to all guests. Click the link below to RSVP.

Wednesday, April 5 | 9:00 AM-11:00 AM

Branson Chamber & CVB

4100 Gretna Road

Branson, MO 65616

MONASP ARCHERY TOURNAMENT THIS WEEK

The Missouri National Archery in the Schools (MoNASP) State Archery Tournament, hosted by the Missouri Department of Conservation and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation, is the state's archery championship. Students from all across the state in grades 4-12 attend qualifying tournaments three months before the state tournament to get the best score they can in order to qualify to go to state. It is the second largest state archery tournament in the nation.

March 15-18

Branson Convention Center

200 S Sycamore Street

Branson, MO 65616

LAKES AREA LEADERSHIP CLASS

We want to thank community stakeholders who helped make the 2023 Lakes Area Leadership class one of the largest in recent memory, with more than 30 class participants! We are overwhelmed by the response from our members, including our presenting sponsor Branson Bank, and look forward to another year of professional and personal development. Also, a sincere thank you to the shows, attractions, non-profits, first responders and government officials who have agreed to participate in the 2023 sessions. For questions, please contact Shelly Vorhaben at 417-294-7436.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OPENING MARCH 21, 2023

The State of Missouri is accepting public comments for the FY2023-2027 Consolidated Plan, FY2023 Action Plan, and Citizen Participation Plan. Details, including content of the plans, deadlines for public comment, and public hearing registration information are provided below.

HISPANIC WORKFORCE COALITION MEETING

This is an invitation for you to participate and help guide the Taney County Partnership in our efforts to develop successful workforce development programming. Our goal is that the TCP Hispanic Workforce Coalition will advise the Partnership and area employers to address topics including employment, community resources, housing, transportation, cultural integration and inclusion, and communications.

Meetings are the 4th Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM at the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. If you are interested in participating or have any questions, contact Jonas Tavares at jtavares@taneycountypartnership.com or subscribe to receive Hispanic Workforce Coalition updates at the link below.

Thursday, March 23 | 10:00AM

Branson Chamber and CVB

4100 Gretna Road

Branson, MO 65616

OZARK HILLS WINERY EVENTS THIS WEEKEND

Ozark Hills Winery is hosting two events this weekend that you won't want to miss! Enjoy live music from Seth Darby Saturday, March 18 and Jukebox Winos Sunday, March 19. Enjoy live music, receive 20% off any retail item, and a special discount on wine by the glass - 2 for $12! Click the links below to RSVP.