First Bank of the Lake: June 2019

Located at the entrance to the Osage Beach Premium Outlets!

4558 Osage Beach Parkway
Suite 100
Osage Beach, MO 65065

(573) 348-2265

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Money Making Tips for Your Business

Whether you are just now starting up a business at the Lake of the Ozarks or you have been a long time business owner in the area and are looking for a new bank to host all of your business banking accounts, our bank in Osage Beach is here for you! We specialize in offering a variety of business banking services including business checking accounts, business savings accounts, first free business checking accounts, and merchant services. To learn more about any of these services, check out our website at www.FirstBankLake.com or give us a call at (573) 348-2265. Our Lake of the Ozarks bank supports this community and the businesses that keep the work industry here going. Take a look at the following money making tips for your business. Remember, when you work with a local bank, like First Bank of the Lake, you put your money to work growing the local economy.

Be AHEAD of your competition and stay up to date on all of the latest trends in the industry.
It can be important that you do your market research and not just at the beginning of your business but as your business grows too. Industries can change and fluctuate all of the time and you could be missing out on a huge opportunity by not staying current.

Be unique and solve a problem that most people in your community may have.
It can be very tempting for a business to market themselves in a somewhat "sales-y" like way but think about it from a different perspective, if you were the customer, would you honestly enjoy seeing several Facebook posts, Twitter posts, TV commercials, and hearing radio commercials that just come off in a very "Me, Me, Me" sort of way, where the business talks more about themselves versus the need of the actual client? Likely the answer is no, so figure out what your clients need and present yourself as the solution.

Go above and beyond with your customer service.
Like most people, your customers likely want to be treated well! That being said, be sure to always greet them with a smile and treat them kindly, even when the business can be stressful.

First Bank of the Lake is Here For Your Local Business!

Are you a business person looking for a good solid banking relationship? We are sure we can help here! We have sole proprietor, LLC or corporate accounts in both checking and savings. We also offer merchant services and we know that accepting credit card and debit card payments from customers can be vital for your business sales. First Bank of the Lake has partnered with UP Payment Solutions to provide a quality Merchant Services program at the best price. In addition to credit card processing, Up Payments can meet all of your business needs including:

Point-Of-Sale Hardware and Software
Mobile Payments
eCommerce
24/7 customer service and support.

Contact Up Payment Solutions for a no obligation cost analysis today at salessupport@uppayments.com.

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Located at the entrance to the Osage Beach Premium Outlets!

4558 Osage Beach Parkway
Suite 100
Osage Beach, MO 65065

(573) 348-2265

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Independence Day Fireworks Displays at the Lake of the Ozarks

Independence Day at the Lake of the Ozarks is right around the corner and our bank in Osage Beach can't wait! We love this community and enjoy how it comes together around holidays. Our Lake of the Ozarks bank is proud to present you with the fireworks scheduled for Independence Day in the area. Keep reading for the dates and times of each display. To bank with a community bank at the Lake of the Ozarks, choose First Bank of the Lake. To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.FirstBankLake.com.

Source: https://www.funlake.com/independence-day-fireworks-full-list

Lake Valley Country Club

Date: Thursday, July 4th

Time: Fireworks display begins at dusk.

Location: Lake Valley Country Club; 367 Blair Ave in Camdenton

Call for more info: 573-346-7218

Old Kinderhook Fireworks Fun Fest

Date: Friday, July 5th

Time: 5:00 pm; Fireworks Display begins at dusk.

Location: 20 Eagle Ridge Rd. in Camdenton

Fun Fest with Fireworks Show, Entertainment and Kids Activities.

Parking is limited; Arrive early.

Call for details: 573-317-3560

Captain Ron's Bar & Grill

Date: Friday, July 5th

Time: Dusk

Location: 82 Aloha Lane in Sunrise Beach

View by water at the 34.5 MM

Parking is limited; Arrive early.

Call for details: 573-374-5852

City of Linn Creek

Date: Saturday, July 6th

Time: Display begins at dusk.

Location: Linn Creek Soccer Fields; 200-236 Lake Rd 54-69 in Linn Creek

Bring a blanket and/or chairs and sit beneath the stars for the fun!

Call for details: 573-346-6200

The Inn at Grand Glaize

Date: Thursday, July 4th

Time: Display begins at dusk.

Location: 5142 Osage Beach Pkwy in Osage Beach

View by Water at the 1MM of the Grand Glaize Arm

Enjoy the view from the Inn at Grand Glaize at the boat dock or the tiki bar, outdoor pool area, or from the outdoor lounge!

Call for details: 573-348-4731

Bear Bottom Resort

Date: Thursday, July 4th and Saturday, July 6th

Time: 9:45 pm Each Night

Location: 123 Bear Bottom Drive in Sunrise Beach

View by Water at the 38MM, Osage Arm

Parking is limited; Arrive early.

Call for details: 573-374-6905

City of Eldon 4th of July Celebration

Date: Thursday, July 4th

Firecracker 5K Run/Walk begins at 7:30 am at the Eldon Public Safety Building

4th of July Parade begins at 11:00 am; Downtown Eldon

Half-Price Swim at Eldon Aquatic Center; 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Free Family Kick Ball Tournament at Eldon Air Park Soccer Field; 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Food Truck Village at Eldon Air Park; 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Craft Vendors, Face Painting and more at Eldon Air Park; 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Concert In The Park Featuring Pure Drive; 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Fireworks Display begins at Dusk at Eldon Air Park

Call for Details: 573-392-2291

Point Randall Resort

Date: Thursday, July 4th

Time: 9:15 pm – 10:00 pm

Location: 1584 Susan Road in Lake Ozark

Viewing by land on the Point Randall Resort property reserved for resort guests only.

View by water at the 2MM (McCoy Branch Cove)

Call for details: 573-365-2081

Playin' Hooky Fireworks Cruise

Date: Thursday, July 4th

Time: 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm

Location: Departing from Millstone Marina at 18096 Hwy O in Gravois Mills

$25 per person

Call for reservations and details: 573-434-2627

The Lodge of Four Seasons

Date: Thursday, July 4th

Time: Display begins at Dusk

Location: 315 Four Seasons Drive in Lake Ozark

View by water at the 13 Mile Marker

Call for details: 573-365-3000

Celebration Cruises at the Grand Glaize Bridge

Date: Thursday, July 4th

Time: Boarding: 7:00 pm; Departure: 7:30 pm; Return: 9:30 pm

Location: 1006 Bagnell Dam Blvd. in Lake Ozark

Seating is limited; Book reservations early.

Call for details: 573-480-3212

Margaritaville Lake Resort

Date: Thursday, July 4th

Time: 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Location: 494 Tan Tar A Drive in Osage Beach

Viewing by land on the Margaritaville property reserved for resort guests only.

View by water at the 26 Mile Marker

Call for details: 573-348-3131

Tropic Island Cruises

Date: Thursday, July 4th

Time: 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Location: Margaritaville Lake Resort; 494 Tan Tar A Drive in Osage Beach

View the Margaritaville fireworks display from the water at the 26 Mile Marker, aboard the Tropic Island Cruises yacht.

Seating is limited; Book reservations early: 573-348-0083

We hope everyone has a Happy Independence Day! Enjoy the fireworks in the community with your loved ones and have a great time. Again, for a community bank at the Lake of the Ozarks, you can trust, choose First Bank of the Lake. We make all of our banking decisions right here at home, using judgment and compassion when evaluating customer requests.

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Located at the entrance to the Osage Beach Premium Outlets!

4558 Osage Beach Parkway
Suite 100
Osage Beach, MO 65065

(573) 348-2265

Friday, June 7, 2019

Get to Know Our Team – Mike Anderson

Our Lake of the Ozarks bank is excited to continue our monthly Get to Know Our Team blog series this week. First Bank of the Lake is so thankful for all of its wonderful employees. Our employees enjoy getting to know our customers better. Keep reading to get to know our own Mike Anderson a little better. To stay up to date on what is happening at our bank in Osage Beach, be sure to follow us on all of our social media channels listed at the end of this blog.

Get to Know Our Team – Mike Anderson

1. How did you get started in the banking industry?

I went straight from college into banking in Oklahoma City. My father was in banking for a few years and it appealed to me. I was hired by the largest bank in Oklahoma into a management training program. Over the years I have worked in International Banking, Correspondent Banking, President and CEO of several banks in Oklahoma, and over the following 23 years I was Chief Operating Officer of three larger community banks and bank holding companies in Oklahoma and Missouri.

2. What is your position at the bank? What are some of your key responsibilities?

Chairman, President, and CEO. I am responsible for the overall executive management and operation of First Bank of the Lake.

3. What brought you to the Lake of the Ozarks?

Since 1997 I was an executive at two larger mid-Missouri community banks and my wife and I resided in Jefferson City. In 2005 we purchased a condo at the Lake of the Ozarks and spend much of our time here.

4. Where did you attend school?

I went to high school in Oklahoma City and earned my Business Administration degree at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, Oklahoma focused on Accounting, Marketing and Economics.

5. What do you enjoy the most about your job?

Working with the bank staff and getting to know customers, along with having to juggle so many responsibilities at one time.

6. How do you enjoy spending your time when not at work?

Golf, boating, fishing and reading.

7. When you were young, what did you want to be when you grew up?

An FBI agent or a pro golfer (delusional on that one!).

8. What is your dream vacation destination? Why?

Places like Washington DC, Philadelphia, Boston, Gettysburg, etc. as I’m a U.S. history buff and haven’t ever had the time to go to many historical places I studied and spend quality time.

9. What is something few people know about you?

In his early years my father worked for the railroad and they moved him around a lot. When I was born my parents happened to be stationed in Boonville. I then spent much of my youth in Springfield, Missouri before my father transferred to Oklahoma City when I was in high school. My mother was from Pleasant Hope, Missouri and my father from Windsor, Missouri.

10. If you won the lottery, what would you do?

Smile!

Stay tuned next month when introducing you to the next employee of First Bank of the Lake. In the meantime, if you are looking to switch banks because you aren't getting the customer service you feel you deserve, consider First Bank of the Lake. We are here for you!

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