The Lake Area Chamber recently held a ribbon cutting for S.P.U.N. (Services Providing Unlimited Network), at their center, 3243 Bagnell Dam Blvd in Lake Ozark. The ribbon cutting took place during their Open House on Friday, March 11th; attendees had the opportunity to meet the many staff and volunteers involved in the organization as well as tour the center.
S.P.U.N. is designed to assist high school graduates and their families in job search, college entry, or business start-up.
“We serve the community; our mission is helping our community's children, the leaders of tomorrow, and their families achieve their goals and we help them do that through our network of local Business Affiliates," stated Erin McCormick, Marketing Director. "We provide them with intern opportunities and real hands-on experience. At the S.P.U.N. Center we offer career and confidence building programs all geared toward being the best you can be. We offer wellness classes as well as educational. We are a non-profit community outreach.”
A sample of the variety of programs provided by S.P.U.N.:
- Free Zumba every SAT. at 9 a.m. and Tues at 6 p.m.
- Model Training
- Dress for Success
- Community Classes
- Young Upcoming Professionals
- S.W.A.G. (See Where Action Goes)
- Toastmasters
- Virtual Office
- Virtual Conference Room
- S.P.U.N. Boutique
- Mentoring
