Archive for March 2021
Elite Travel, Inc. Designated as Gold Agency by ALG Vacations
Elite Travel, Inc. Designated as Gold Agency by ALG Vacations Elite Travel, Inc. was recently designated as an ALG Vacations gold 500 Club agency. This recognition is due to their partnership with ALG Vacations and the achievements through the toughest year in the travel industry. ”I am amazed at their perseverance, ingenuity and commitment to…
Read MoreExperienced School Leader Names Assistant Principal at CHS
Experienced School Leader Names Assistant Principal at CHS Cape Central High is excited to announce the hiring of Andy McGill as new assistant principal. McGill comes to CHS from Sikeston High where he pulled double duty in leadership roles the last nine years. He was assistant principal at Sikeston for 9th through 12th grades while…
Read MoreCHS Gamer Places Third in the Country, Makes School History
CHS Gamer Places Third in the Country, Makes School History Trevor Kneezle is among the top video game players in the country. The Cape Central High student placed 3rd nationally in Fall Fortnite, bringing home the first ever Esports trophy to CHS. Kneezle entered the season with more than 300 players from across the country.…
Read MoreJason Aldean, Greenway Equipment team up to benefit food banks
Jason Aldean, Greenway Equipment team up to benefit food banks Sikeston, MO – For the third consecutive year, Greenway Equipment and Jason Aldean are teaming up for an equipment giveaway as a fundraiser to benefit Southeast Missouri Food Bank and two Arkansas food banks. The promotion will run until April 9 when the drawing is…
Read MoreCircle Fiber Names President
Circle Fiber Names President Big River Communications announced that Chris Simmons, Vice President of Operations, will be the President of its new entity, Circle Fiber.  Chris has been with Big River for 20 years and has been instrumental in the growth of the company and its operations. His expertise in the industry will set the…
Read MoreNew Job Creation
New Job Creation There are several measurements of a strong economy and job creation is the one I get asked about most frequently. Measuring the results of economic development efforts is multi-faceted. We define economic development simply as the increase in capital flow to an area. So, higher wages, capital investment, tourism dollars and new…
Read MoreCape County Face-Covering Order Rescinded
Cape County Face-Covering Order Rescinded As you may be aware, the Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center Board of Trustees held a special session this morning to discuss the fate of the current face-covering order. In summary, the Board voted unanimously to rescind the face-covering order, effective immediately. Though wearing a face-covering is no longer required…
Read MoreThe Importance of the IT Sector
The Importance of the IT Sector This economic sector plays an important part in virtually every aspect of our lives. I’m talking about the information technology sector, or IT. The IT sector is made up of companies producing software, hardware or semiconductor equipment, and companies providing internet or related services. According to numerous sources, these…
Read More4 Ways the Chamber Can Help Meet Your Small Business Goals
It doesn’t matter what industry you’re in, support is key. From networking opportunities to cost saving benefits, the Cape Chamber has been supporting local businesses for over 100 years. If you’re a new business wondering if Chamber membership is worth the investment, here are just a few examples of how the Cape Chamber helps with common small business goals…
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