About THE HUB Business Incubator

A business incubator is defined as a catalyst for socio-economic development, providing a process for developing early stage ideas into viable business ventures. The HUB offers formal and informal learning opportunities and connects entrepreneurs to local resources and related support services.

The City of Camdenton and the Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce has taken the lead in leading the HUB efforts. However, the HUB serves the entire Lake of the Ozarks region. It is governed by a board of directors that represents the entire regional area.

To foster entrepreneurship in the Lake of the Ozarks region by creating an environment in which existing businesses grow and expand and start-ups are encouraged and developed by building and coordinating an ecosystem of small business and entrepreneurship resources and services, such as mentoring, programs, connections, and financial support.

The mission of THE HUB is to create a stronger business ecosystem in the Lake of the Ozarks area that enables the development of successful businesses that can graduate from the incubator and thrive in the marketplace. THE HUB coordinates existing resources and facilitates development of new resources to complete its mission.

Examples of who THE HUB may help:

Area entrepreneurs that are currently in the marketplace or exploring the community
Startup businesses or organizations
Retirees seeking an encore career
Existing business looking to expand