Archive for January 2021
Dr. Gregory Leet is Retiring
Dr. Gregory Leet is Retiring After 37 years of practicing optometry, Doctor Gregory Leet is announcing his retirement. Dr. Leet would like to thank the Chamber, his staff over the years, and most importantly his patients. With his retirement, Dr. Leet would like his patients to know that they will be in good hands with…
Read MoreAT&T Boosts Network Speeds for Cape Girardeau and St. Francois Counties
AT&T Boosts Network Speeds for Cape Girardeau and St. Francois Counties AT&T customers and FirstNet subscribers in Cape Girardeau and St. Francois counties got a big boost in wireless connectivity. We’ve added new cell towers in Jackson, Burfordville, Bonne Terre, French Village and Farmington to enhance the area’s 4G LTE coverage and help give residents…
Read MoreOnBoard Offers 20% Off Human Resource Services in January
OnBoard Offers 20% Off Human Resource Services in January OnBoard, a human resource outsourcing and consulting company is offering 20% off all new services through January 31, 2021. Kick 2020 to the curb with 20% OFF! We provide local small businesses with expert consulting, employee relations, payroll, benefits management, policy creation, handbook review and much…
Read MoreElite Travel, Inc. Travel Expert Completes Amtrak Training
Elite Travel, Inc. Travel Expert Completes Amtrak Training Kacie Walley with Elite Travel, Inc. recently completed training to obtain certification in train-related travel throughout the United States and Canada. Walley focused her training on Amtrak Vacations and Rail Agent who provide train vacation packages connecting some of the most beautiful and popular destinations. Train travel…
Read More1st Class Travel can help you Gain the Confidence to Travel Again
1st Class Travel can help you Gain the Confidence to Travel Again We are hearing from more clients every day about their dreams of traveling once again. They want to reconnect with family and close friends, get R & R at a fantastic beach resort or plan trips to less crowded sights in parts of…
Read MoreNew Luxury Duplex Development by SMG Realty
New Luxury Duplex Development by SMG Realty Three, four, and five bedroom options with high-end finishes, double car garages, walk-out basements, and lots of square footage. Located one mile from I-55 off the La Salle Exit, off of Baldwin Drive in Cape City limits, Jackson School district. Contact: Brandon Sparks at brandon@smgmo.com
Read MoreMDC’s Prucinsky “Incredibly Excited” to be Named Cape Nature Center Manager
MDC’s Prucinsky “Incredibly Excited” to be Named Cape Nature Center Manager Laci Prucinsky has begun her second endeavor in southeast Missouri – this time as the new Cape Girardeau Nature Center manager. “A decade ago, I spent a summer conducting bird and vegetation surveys across the entire state,” she said. “I never thought that I…
Read MorePreparing for Changes in Our Region’s Economic Drivers
Preparing for Changes in Our Region’s Economic Drivers Before the pandemic, technology visionary Leonard Brody called what we are experiencing today a complete reset of the operating system of our planet. And today, it’s only been accelerated. In a recent presentation, Brody said change today is occurring unlike anything we have experienced in the last…
Read MoreMeet Beth!
Meet Beth! The Cape Chamber is excited to introduce to you our newest employee, Beth Salyer! Beth has joined the Chamber team as our Administrative Coordinator. Responsible for keeping the Cape Chamber’s ecosystem humming, Beth will be the first face you see when walking into our office, the first voice you hear when calling our…
Read MoreMissouri Minimum Wage Increases to $10.30 per hour on January 1
Missouri Minimum Wage Increases to $10.30 per hour on January 1 2021 is a new year and with it comes a new set of laws, rules, and guidelines. Are you prepared? The Minimum Wage Rate in Missouri for private employers changed effective January 1, 2021. The Governor’s office announced the new rate is $10.30 per…
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