Free Shrimp At Shorty Small’s in Branson, MO

To receive this FREE offer all you have to do is come to one of our two Shorty Small’s restaurants in Branson and say “I want my FREE Twitter Shrimp” This is a $7 value. Come see us on 165, South of 76 and in the Landing, on the water, in front of Joe’s Crab Shack. Hurry offer expires 07-13-2009. Not combinable with other offers, no cash value.

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The Grand Village Shops is having Christmas in July event with free events, activities for all ages going all month long.

Coca-Cola invites you to enjoy The Carney & Guinn Trio live at Factory Merchants Branson on Sat, July 25 at noon until 2pm in the upper courtyeard.

The Carney & Guinn Trio  play the rare form of jazz from 1930’s known as “Gypsy Jazz” or “Jazz Manouche”.  This style of music was made world famous over 80 years ago by guitar legend Django Reinhardt and violin virtuoso Stephane Grappelli. They also play tangos, Irish Jigs and classical pieces as well as Jazz standards.

Just look for the “red roofs” and find Factory Merchants Branson offering name-brand outlet and specialty stores with savings of 25% to 65% every day.   For more information or a complete listing of stores, please visit our website at www.BransonOutlets.com.

What started out as a few cabins in the woods has now grown into a popular resort development.

Grand Crowne Resorts, a Branson company with a history of developing resort facilities in Branson, MO, announced today that their newest venture, The Condos at Table Rock Lake, is ready for occupancy. This 4 story hi-rise of condominium complex, located on India Point Road, just south of Silver Dollar City, has Table Rock Lake views from every deck. This new take on the Lodge experience, wrapped in a condominium layout, has become a sought-after indulgence.

“We have been taking reservations for months for these new units”, said Jason Conway, Director of Luxury Rentals for Grand Crowne Resorts. “It’s such a good feeling knowing that our condominiums, as well as our Lodges at Table Rock Lake, are enjoyed by so many families.” The property includes over 30 cabin-style Lodges on 97 Ozark acres, with 2 to 6 bedroom units that can accommodate any sized party lending towards groups or family reunions. “We had a family last week from Minnesota that stayed a whole week, telling us that they had always gone to the Great Lakes for their family vacation, but were now going to change that to Branson”, Conway commented.

Crowne View Estates and The Condos and Lodges at Table Rock Lake represent phase one of a master planned community. Phase two plans include a new route from Crowne View Estates to Highway 265 to alleviate congestion, an indoor water park and construction of additional Lodges and Condominiums. The new route will become an asset to this property, as well as to all residents and businesses on Indian Point Road.

“We are immensely pleased by the outstanding results of our initial opening for The Lodges at Crowne View Estates,” commented CJ Perme, Owner/Developer of Grand Crowne Resorts and Crowne View Estates. “Given Grand Crowne Resorts’ commitment to unparalleled standards in both Branson real estate and vacation ownership, Crowne View Estates is certain to be an exquisite representation of the residential resort concept”.

For additional information please call 1-877-800-1171, or visit www.grandcrowneresorts.com.

BRANSON, MO (July 2009) – Looking for a relaxing way to spend your Sunday? You should consider experiencing Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa’s “Sunday Champagne Brunch.” While the wide range of delicious offerings is enough reason to go, the incredible view overlooking pristine Table Rock Lake and the ambiance of the picturesque Chateau Grille make it a truly enjoyable experience.

The Champagne Brunch features carved-to-order roasts; an incredible raw bar with chilled shrimp, snow crab legs, and oysters on the half shell; an array of additional entrées that change weekly; made-to-order omelets; a variety of scrumptious salads, soups, breakfast selections, fruits and cheeses, and side dishes; and an impressive dessert buffet. All are created by the resort’s Executive Chef Doug Knopp and his culinary team.

The “Champagne Sunday Brunch” is every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and the cost is $30.95 for adults, $17.95 for children ages 4-12, and free for children 3 and under with a paid adult. Reservations are recommended, and may be made by calling (417) 334-1161 or (888) 333-5253.

“The brunch is a great way to enjoy a Sunday,” said Stephen Marshall, vice president and general manager of Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa.

Owned and managed by Springfield, Missouri-based John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts, Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa boasts an impressive mountaintop and lakefront setting, a vast array of recreational options, award-winning service, and a location convenient to the diverse entertainment offerings of popular Branson. For more information or reservations to the resort, call 1-888-333-LAKE (5253) or (417) 334-1161, or visit www.ChateauOnTheLake.com .

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PR Contact: Karen Lamonica at (407) 788-7070, ext. 207, or [email protected]

NOTE: High-resolution photos of the resort, and of Chateau Grille, may be downloaded from http://www.chateauonthelake.com/ImageDownload/DownloadImages.cfm, or are available by contacting Karen Lamonica.

The Vietnam POW/MIAs Memorial Wall of the United States will be dedicated in a ceremony on July 4 at 10 a.m. at the Branson Mall in the Veterans Walk of Fame. The wall’s creator, Leo Voss, will be attending.

Sponsored by Branson’s Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Chapter 913, the Vietnam POW/MIAs Memorial Wall of the United States counts those who have never been found from the Vietnam War and the secret wars in Laos.  From Minnesota, Voss built the wall in 2000. A Marine who served in Vietnam, his commitment and dedication to build the wall developed through his experiences as a leader of the Southwest Minnesota POW/MIA Color Guard and through giving speeches, talking about the thousands of Americans left behind at the end of the wars waged in Vietnam and Korea.

In speaking, the numbers “go right over peoples’ heads. When you see the names – that touches peoples’ hearts,” Voss said.

Etched with some 2,560 names, it is a stark reminder of those who have not returned. Some of the names are marked with white, green and/or red stars. White stars mark the POW/MIAs whose remains have been returned – only 17 percent of those listed. Green stars are beside 11 percent of the names – POW/MIAs who might have survived captivity. Red stars, almost 10 percent, denote the soldiers who fought in the secret wars in Laos.

“What better day could we choose to dedicate this wall than the very day we celebrate our Independence? Let us not forget those who may have lost theirs,” said President of VVA Chapter 913 Bill Groninger, who served in the Air Force. “There are significances in all of those names. Each name deserves an accounting. Our group is helping update the list of names on the wall to keep it current.

Groninger said the chapter has also planned a book in memory of those on the wall and will attempt to locate information on all listed. We plan to enlist the assistance of students from Hollister (Mo.) High School with the book project. As the Memorial Wall’s creator, Leo Voss has completed the research on those from his home state of Minnesota. We want to help him with the rest. Another way the public can be involved is by supporting this project. The Branson VVA may be contacted at 417-230-6446.

Ozark Mountain Bank’s holding company, Central Bancompany, was recently named one of the Top 25 Performers of 2008 in an article published in the June, 2009, American Bankers Association Banking Journal.

“We are very pleased that our Holding Company was recognized as one of the ‘Top 25’ performing banking companies in the country,” said Craig Richards, Ozark Mountain Bank President and CEO. “Since 1950, we have built a foundation of people, community, technology and management that has stood the test of time. Furthermore, this is a testament to the dedication and professionalism of our employees.”

To determine the rankings, The American Bankers Association (ABA) studied the performance of domestic publicly held depository institutions with assets over $3 billion as of December 31, 2008. The banks, thrift institutions and bank holding companies were ranked by return on average equity for 2008. The ABA found financial institutions that performed well in the difficult 2008 economic environment were those that excelled at relatively traditional banking activities, such as generating low-cost core deposits, making quality loans and focusing on consistent service quality.

Making this ranking even more significant is the success Central Bancompany achieved in the challenging 2008 banking environment. Nearly 67% of the large public banks and thrifts either qualified for or participated in the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP)1. Central Bancompany and its 13 member banks, including Ozark Mountain Bank, did not require or receive any TARP funds.

Ozark Mountain Bank, with its six locations in Taney & Stone Counties, has approximately $300 million dollars in assets and Central Bancompany is a $9 billion, Missouri-based, bank holding company with 13 full-service banks and more than 175 locations in 66 communities serving consumers and businesses in Missouri, Illinois, Kansas and Oklahoma.

1Mambrino, Vanessa (2009). Banking’s Top Performers, 2008, ABA Banking Journal. 22-24
To read the article, Banking’s Top Performers, 2008, go to www.ababj.com.

BRANSON, Mo. – A new annual event in the heartland of America is coming soon. The Branson Gospel Music Convention will be held July 14-17, 2009 at the Branson Convention Center in Branson, Missouri.
This four day event will celebrate the legacy of Southern Gospel Music and the artists who made it great, while featuring some of the best known and best up and coming artists in the nation. Southern Gospel owes its success to names that reach back to its roots, and to celebrate that success, the Branson Gospel Music Convention will feature some of the biggest names known to Southern Gospel.
Performances by The Blackwood Quartet, The Stamps Quartet, The Florida Boys and The Chuck Wagon Gang will anchor this multi-day music festival that is sure to become one of the nation’s premier Southern Gospel concerts. In addition to these pioneers, the concert will also feature some of the best-known artists from today, as well as some great regional artists from all over the country.
Along with this musical lineup, the Branson Gospel Music Convention will also feature more than 150 artist booths that will allow visitors to meet and get to know their Southern Gospel favorites. The exhibit hall will be free and open to the public in Branson. The evening concerts will be ticketed events and will be held in the beautiful ballroom of the Branson Convention Center. Spotlight showcase events will fill the days at Branson, with appearances from some of the best-known artists in the business. These daytime showcase events will also be free and open to the public.
“The Branson Gospel Music Convention will focus on the history of Southern Gospel as well as its future. The brightest spotlight, however, will shine on the ministry of Southern Gospel. We want this event to be a family-friendly, family-affordable good time, but most importantly we want the message of Jesus Christ to be shared openly in the city of Branson,” said Kelly Burton, Program Director for the event.
Kelly added that, “Southern Gospel Music has such a rich heritage that deserves to be celebrated. Many people who are not fans today grew up on names like The Blackwoods, The Stamps, etc. We want to reach out to those people as well as the wonderful fans of Southern Gospel today. This will be an event that no fan will want to miss”.
Other artists scheduled to appear during this event include: The Nelons, Kenny Bishop, Kirk Talley, LuLu Roman, Crossway, Dale and Cheryl Golden, Eric Hinson, Marcey Wall, Mary Fay Jackson, Shannon Bunch, Sue Ann O’Neal, The Cerces, Young Harmony, McMillan & Life, 2nd Generation, Beyond The Ashes, Curt Shoemaker, Rod Burton, Solo Quartet, The Missourians, The Nehrkorns, Wendy Word + Forgiven, Debbie Bennett, Lookin Up, The Shireys, Peggy Inks, Sunday Edition, The Bethels, and Weston Hinson & By Faith, plus dozens more.
The SGN Scoops Diamond Awards, Southern Gospel Music’s second-largest fan-voted awards show, will be featured on Thursday night and will include performances by Blackwood Brothers Quartet, The Nelons, Kirk Talley, and many more. Admission to the awards show is included in the ticket price for that evening.
Special rates are being offered to fans through the Jasper Hotel Group by calling (800) 324-4191 and by the Branson Hilton by calling (417) 336-5400.
Event & Ticket information: Daytime concerts are from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday, July 14 – Friday, July 17 and are free of charge. Evening concerts begin at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, July 14 – Friday, July 17. Reserved seats within the first 20 rows are $20.00 per night or $70.00 for all four nights; General Admission tickets are $15.00 per night or $50.00 for all four nights. Children under 12 receive $5.00 off the ticket price. Group rates are available by calling (708) 960-0111.

Tickets may be purchased online at www.bransongmc.com, by calling (708) 960-0111, or by visiting one of the Christian Book Outlet locations in Branson (417) 332-2025. A complete list of artists singing for each day and night is available at the website as well.

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Branson RecPlex and State Park marina team up to offer a free swim day at the Branson AquaPlex. Admission is 2 non-perishable food items per person.

Come and enjoy the play feature, two water slides, diving board, basketball goal and more.Occupancy is limited. All Patrons must be dressed in appropriate swim attire. A concession stand will be available.No outside food or drink will be allowed.

For more information, please contact the Branson Parks & Recreation department at (417) 335-2368

The Downtown Branson Main Street Association (DBMA) is working on the 2nd annual Piccadilly Gala to be held on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at the Branson Convention Center in Branson, MO. Our theme this year will be “Vanilla & Chocolate Affair.” Over 250 women will feel the hospitality of Downtown business owners while they enjoy an upscale catered dinner, live entertainment, silent auction and the favorite, Piccadilly Auction. Proceeds from this event will be used towards revitalization and marketing of our downtown corridor.

This event has become a highly anticipated evening by those attending and we are asking you to support this fundraiser and showcase your business by contributing one or more items. Your donated item(s) will be offered in the silent auction and/or the Piccadilly Auction.   Donations may be dropped off at the Downtown Branson Main Street office located at 119 W. Pacific anytime before Thursday, October 8th 2009.  Meeting this deadline will ensure your business will be listed in the program. If you need more information or would like your item to be picked up, please call 334-1548. Deadlines are firm so please mark your calendar.

Businesses have the opportunity to be involved by placing an advertisement in the Piccadilly Gala program or by sponsoring a table. For $500.00 you will receive a table for ten guests or individual ticket price is $50.00. If you are interested, please call 334-1548 for more information.
Contribution will be tax deductible as the Downtown Branson Main Street is a non-profit organization. You will receive a receipt for tax purposes. Thank you for making a difference in the heart of your community.

For additional information contact the DBMA at 417-334-1548.