Economic Development

We are investing time and resources to create a mix of housing and commercial space, while maintaining our history of a town center. We encourage development and economic expansion activities that are planned to promote our community's quality of life.

The Assistant City Administrator/Economic Developer for the City of Camdenton, is responsible for developing and implementing programs that stimulate the Camdenton area economy. Specifically, this means facilitating partnerships with residents, businesses, civic organizations, and government; maintaining existing business, and building a stronger tax base with quality developments desired within the community; and promoting the City of Camdenton on a regional and national level to attract new businesses to the area.

The community data below will show you how Camden County and the City of Camdenton have been growing rapidly. Our community offers:

• Competitive Labor Rates
• No City Property Taxes
• Low County Taxes
• A Skilled Labor Force
• A Central Location in State and Country
• Excess Electrical Capacity
• Low Fuel Costs
• High Quality of Life

Camdenton is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family!

To learn more about the business climate at the Lake of the Ozarks please visit the Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council's web site:  www.businesslakemo.com

Please contact Steven Craig via email if you have any questions about our community or if you would like additional information about business opportunities in Camdenton.

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Community Economic Profile

Camdenton City and Camden County

Area | Population | County Work Force | Pull Factors | City Water | City Sewer | Electric Power |
Gas | Taxes | Fire Protection | Transportation | Traffic Counts | Education |
Recreational Facilities | Climate | General Information

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School

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• Golf Courses: 16
• Public Parks: 5
• Country Clubs: 3
• YMCA: 1
• Public Tennis Courts: 8

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• Camden County grew 3.7 times the state growth rate
• Lake area generates 15% of total state Tourism revenue
• Lake area has 4 Million annual visitors
• Lake area has 40,000 seasonal homes (1998)
• Lake area Lodging numbers up 10% in 2002; Camdenton has 3 Hotels in city limits
• Lake area Planned additions: Community College; Expo Center; Commercial Air
• Lake area Recycling Resource Information (requires acrobat reader)

State of Missouri Facts:

• Missouri is #1 in Education, available & skilled workforce
• Gross State Tax Revenue (state rank):$8.8 Billion (20th)
• State Tax Revenue/Capita: $1,570(43rd)
• State Tax Revenue as % of personal Income: 5.7%(44th)
• State Corporate Income Tax: 6.35%

Missouri is within 500 miles of:

• 43% of United States Population -41% of total U.S. buying income
• 44% of total U.S. wholesale trade (>$3 Trillion) 41% of total U.S. service
• Industries (>2 million) -44% of total U.S. manufacturing plants

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Contact: Steven Craig, Assistant City Administrator/Economic Developer,
City of Camdenton, 573-346-3600 or stevec@camdentoncity.com

Information in this profile is subject to change - verify accuracy before making investment decisions.

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Chambers of Commerce

Camdenton Chamber of Commerce

Lake of the Ozarks Chamber of Commerce

Lake of the Ozarks West Chamber of Commerce

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City of Camdenton, Missouri,  437 W. US HWY. 54, Camdenton, Missouri 65020
City Hall Phone: 573-346-3600  Fax: 573-346-2926   E-mail: cityhall@camdentoncity.com