Table Rock Chamber once again named Best in Southwest Missouri

For the third year in a row, The Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce was chosen the “Best of Southwest Missouri” at a gala last month at the Oasis Convention Center in Springfield. Earning the highest honor, Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce won Gold in the Best Chamber of Commerce category.

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“We are very grateful to those who voted for us and thrilled to receive this recognition for the third year,” said Sheila Thomas, Chamber President/CEO. “My team works very hard to serve our members and community, and to be called the ‘Best in Southwest Missouri’ is indeed an honor.”

In its third year of the contest, the 2025 Best of Southwest Missouri had 3600 nominations and over 231,000 votes cast. Dozens of Chambers across the region were nominated as well as other area businesses.

“The Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce continues to lead with vision and heart. This is a well-earned recognition of their unwavering commitment to business, community and economic growth,” Devin Sonnenfelt, Chairman of the Table Rock Lake Chamber Board of Directors said.

There were 68 Chamber members honored in 720 categories, Thomas said, and many others from the region.

The Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce has over 500 members, focusing on Stone County and Table Rock Lake area. This mission is: To promote business success and quality of life by being a leader in economic and community development in the Table Rock Lake area.