Hospitality industry makes contacts in Branson

The Branson/Lakes Area Lodging Association was host to the sixth annual Midwest Hospitality Expo at Chateau on the Lake Aug. 28. From top left: SBJ Account Executive Karen Ross greets an expo attendee. The trade show brought together industry buyers and vendors from all over the country. Mike Gollub of Springfield was among the attendees, as was Ric Armbruster, regional manager for Marietta Corporation in Cortland, N.Y. Van Stuit of Branson staffed the Silver Dollar City booth. At left, show attendees check out vendors' wares and services during the expo.