BUSINESS PROGRESS UPDATES!
- UPDATES & UPCOMING EVENTS -
- UPDATES & UPCOMING EVENTS -
January 2025
It all begins with an idea! The initial idea and concept for Game OVR - Ozarks VR was developed. Preliminary market research and feasibility studies were conducted. Early brainstorming sessions and outlining of the business model took place.
February 2025
Business Formalization & Strategy Development began. A more detailed business plan was created, outlining goals, target market, and strategies. Key decisions regarding branding, services/products, and operational structure were beginning to come together.
February 2025
Mobile VR Trailer designs were created/ Manufacturers contacted and builder chosen. Design ideas updated to meet code requirements, use case, and updated design needs. Free Roam arena design finalized and manufacturer chosen.
March 2025
Legal structure for the business was established w/ the creation of the LLC. Business locations sought out and researched. Met with Reese Development to discuss options available on The Bagnell Dam Strip. Multiple locations approved by Reese Development for future deployment of Free-Roam Arena and Mobile VR Trailer.
March 2025
All necessary state/federal legal paperwork & registrations were completed. Efforts to secure necessary capital for the startup were initiated. Meetings w/ Central Bank of Camdenton began.
April 2025
Formal request sent to The City of Lake Ozark MO to establish our intent to conduct business legally within the C-1 District, on The Bagnell Dam Strip. Attempted to establish the fact that our business model falls outside of any legal limitations set forth in the Lake Ozarks MO code. First response back from The City brought up code issues that The City needs to look into further. Response sent to The City explaining our stance on their perceived issues. Waiting on response from The City.
April 2025
Relationship established with State Fair Community College and Missouri Small Business Development Center. LivePlan platform introduced and work began on formalizing SBA loan plans. Further business development took place with expanded ideas on path forward.
April 2025
Currently waiting on The City of Lake Ozark to respond to Game OVR’s rebuttal on code issues, as well as our ideas & plans on a path forward. When we hear back from The City, we will take steps to remedy any further issues and move forward with securing funds for Trailer and Arena Builds.
May 2025
Continuing to work with State Fair Community College, Missouri Small Business Development Center, Central Bank of Camdenton, The City of Lake Ozark, Trailer Manufacturer, Arena Manufacturer, as well as any and all partners and vendors we are working with to bring this business to market.
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025
Letter mailed to all Planning and Zoning Commission members asking for support in getting Game OVR - Ozarks VR approved for business permit in the C-1 district on the Bagnell Dam Strip.
Ongoing communication between Game OVR - Ozarks VR and The City of Lake Ozark Planning & Zoning Commission continue.
On July 2nd 2025, the founder of Game OVR - Ozarks VR went in front of the Planning & Zoning Commission during their monthly scheduled meeting and spoke on behalf of Game OVR to seek clarification on the current zoning code or have them amend the code to support the use of Mobile Business Units in the C-1 District in Lake Ozark MO. The committee seemed very excited about the prospects of the business being located in Lake Ozark but tabled the issue to research how other cities in the area treat mobile business units. This petition to the committee will be re-visited during the August monthly scheduled meeting of the commission.