The Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau is hosting it’s annual Branson Business Expo on Tuesday, August 3rd from 9:00am to 5:00pm at the Chateau On The Lake Resort and Convention Center.

The Branson Area Business Expo is an excellent way for business owners to demonstrate their services while making new and lasting contacts.

Unlike expos in other areas, the Branson Area Business Expo affords business owners the opportunity to personally talk with visitors in their booths. Instead of collecting a stack of business cards… they will instead be building relationships.

With the challenging economic climate we all face today… these relationships turn into long-term and valuable business contacts!

Meet Business & Community Leaders in FREE “Ask Series”

A unique feature of the Branson Business Expo is the free “Ask Series” featuring local Branson area business and community leaders.  The informative question and answer sessions will be moderated by local entertainer and business owner Jim Barber.

“Ask Series” Schedule

10am-11am
“Ask the City of Branson”
Featuring Mayor Raeanne Presley, City Administrator Dean Kruithof and Economic Development Director Garrett Anderson. Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions for the panel, and the moderator will direct the discussion.

11am-12pm
“Ask James Little”
“How to Get the Most Out of ExploreBranson.com for Your Business,” followed by a Q & A session on all things internet.  Hosted by James Little, Director of Web Services, Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau

1pm-2pm
“Ask Jack Herschend & Friends”
*Featuring Mr. Herschend, co-founder of Herschend Family Entertainment, Smith Brookhart and Mark Trimble.

Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions for the panel, and the moderator Jim Barber will direct the discussion.

For information or to reserve space,

contact Ladona Johnson at 417-334-4084 ext. 314

Visit: BransonBusinessExpo.com

or email: ljohnson@bransoncvb.com

The historic auction of The Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum Collection by Christie’s in New York City begins Wednesday, July 14, 2010.

This is a rare opportunity to own a valuable piece of historic memorabilia from two of the World’s most beloved western heroes, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans.

In the video clip below, Christie’s Director of Iconic Collections Cathy Elkies discusses the significance of this auction with Don Imus on Fox Business News.

Among the treasure trove of items to be auctioned is Roy’s World Famous performing horse Trigger, Roy’s first guitar, his first boots, Bullet the Wonder Dog, and even the hand drawn music and lyrics to “Happy Trails To You.”

Roy Rogers Jr. and Dustin Rogers perform live at the Mickey Gilley Theatre in Branson, Missouri and feature an incredible production of traditional cowboy music and stories about growing up with Roy and Dale.

Purchase Roy Rogers Jr. Branson Show Tickets Now

More Information: RoyRogers.com, Roy Rogers & Dale Evan Museum Collection Auction

Eire & Brimstone:  Rock & Roll with a Celtic Soul!

Irish music will be returning to Branson when Eire & Brimstone performs original and traditional Celtic-themed rock & roll music at Waxy O’Shea’s Irish Pub at Branson Landing. The music begins at 10 PM, July 9th.

Eire & Brimstone’s music runs the gamut from covers of favorites by U2, Flogging Molly and Great Big Sea, to new tunes like Kings of Ireland and Everyone’s Irish Tonight, penned by the band.  Eire & Brimstone brings a decidedly acoustic-rock perspective on classic pub tunes like Whiskey in the Jar and Wild Rover, while retaining the folk sensibility of an Irish trad session band.

Excellent performers make Eire & Brimstone’s sound.  With fiddle, acoustic guitar and mandolin leading the instrumentation, it’s easy to see that this is a different sort of Irish rock band than Branson has seen previously.  Fan favorites Dirty Old Towne performed for several years with a hard-edged electric, Irish sound that was well-received in Branson.  Sadly, Dirty Old Towne split in late 2009.

Helping to fill the void on the Branson music scene is Dan Richards, Dirty Old Towne alum, who anchors a driving acoustic rhythm section for Eire & Brimstone.  Also in the band is seasoned performer Bonnie Riley, who is a fiddle champion, and plays locally with Delene, Joey Riley (no relation), and Penny Gilley.  You will also hear mandolinist Sam Clanton, a Hometown Radio disc jockey.  Tony King, host of Grand Country’s Amazing Pets show, is keeping time on drums.  You have probably seen and heard upright bass player Todd Plympton, even if you don’t know him by name.  He has played with numerous local bands in the past decade, most recently with Stolen Windows.  Singing and writing original tunes is Michael Horn, guitarist from Branson’s Circle B Supper Show.

You will see kilt-clad lads at the Eire & Brimstone shows.  You will be invited to join in toasts.  And you should expect to hear everything from The Pogues to Violent Femmes  music that makes the pints go down easy and gets people up on their feet.