An Economic Development Plan for Stone County
WHERE WE ARE GOING
Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce has implemented an expanded, bold strategy to drive economic growth. We believe Stone County is at the pivotal point of some exciting new opportunities, and we want to ensure success by developing resources to strengthen and diversify our economy. For the Chamber to institute this aggressive, effective program, private investment is required. Our mission is to help Stone County thrive and grow by generating economic activity for the county, supporting the expansion of our existing businesses, and supporting new business and industry recruitment. We need to increase the resources available to deliver increased economic development services and to provide a professional facility for a small business resource center. Our plan includes four primary focus areas over the next five years:
Business Retention/Expansion/Recruitment
Workforce Development/Housing
Effective Marketing to Visitors
Community Development
WHERE WE ARE
Today, the possibilities for Stone County are very exciting. While our world has faced significant economic challenges, visitors to the lake have increased, and the county has experienced a major increase in the number of short-term rental properties. There are several new developments in the works, and others not yet formally announced. Each of our communities has opportunities that require a different strategy and set of resources, and only two, Branson West and Kimberling City, have full-time administrators. Our largest school district and full-time employer, Reeds Spring, has embarked on a strategic plan that includes a new career/technical center, a renovated primary school and a community park. Stone County currently ranks 56th in the nation for the number of small businesses, and tourism is our major economic driver. The Chamber has been an integral part of marketing our area to visitors, supporting existing businesses, and encouraging community and economic development.
Current List of Launch Stone County Investors
Investors are represented in alphabetical order. Committed investors as of 12/8/23.
American Family Insurance, Tracy Carver Agency
Arvest Bank – Chandler Johnston
Aux-Arcs Team at Keller Williams - Ann Ferguson
Ayres Sign Company - Kelby Ayres
BFRealty - Allen and Judy Berkstresser
Branson Bank – Bill Jones
Branson’s Nantucket – Matthew Growcock
Jennifer Busen – ReeceNichols Real Estate
Central Bank of Branson – Joe Loth
City of Branson West
City of Kimberling City
Connell Insurance, Inc. – Randy Brashers
Cox Medical Center Branson – William Mahoney
Dake/Wells Architecture – Brandon Dake
DeWitt & Associates – G.R. Stovall
El Lago Mexican Restaurant – Esteban Aguirre
Generations Bank – Sam Piche
Great American Title
Great Southern Bank – Andrea Brady
HealthMarkets Insurance - Nick Morris
Virgil and Susan Moore
L & J Plumbing – Jeff Justus
Keller Williams Tri-Lakes Realty
Mike Tinnes Farm Bureau Insurance
Ozark Electric Cooperative – Mitchell Johnson
Pizza World – Duane and Amanda Rogers
Reeds Spring School District
Rockn’ Rental at Table Rock – Diane Todd
State Farm Insurance - Maureen Darby
Kristi Stephens - Stone County Treasurer
Stone County Commission
Table Rock Sunset Properties - Kathy and Gary Clark
Table Rock Community Bank - Tim Anderson
Table Rock Shore Resort – Jim Towery
Talking Rocks Cavern - Bruce Herschend
The Village of Indian Point
Tom Martin Shelter Insurance
Tri-Lakes Board of Realtors
Steve and Robin Verheyen
White River Management Co., Inc. – Mike Walker
White River Valley Electric Cooperative - Cassie Cunningham
Deana Wolfe, REALTOR® - ReeceNichols Real Estate
Yocum Silver Mine, Inc. – Nita Jane Ayres
Why others are investing in Launch Stone County.
Veloris Juneman
Owner
Shady Acre Inn & Suites
Kristi Stephens and Mark Maples
Stone County Treasurer and Presiding Commissioner
Larry Maloney
Branson Bank
Gary and Kathy Clark
Table Rock Sunset
Properties
Dr. Cody Hirschi
Superintendent,
Reeds Spring School District
Nick and Amy Morris
Owners, HealthMarkets Insurance
Nick Morris Agency
Matt & Steph Bekebrede
Owners,
Vino Cellars at the Lake
Thank you to our Campaign Honorary Co-Chairs
Matt & Steph Bekebrede
Cassie Cunningham
Maureen Darby
Dwayne Falk
Mark Maples
Kristi Stephens
Brett Stump
Brad Thomas
Steve Verheyen
Dennis & Nellie Wood