Archive for January 2024
4th Quarter Economic Growth
4th Quarter Economic Growth Last week, the Commerce Department reported that U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by a seasonally and inflation adjusted annualized rate of 3.3%, more than double the 1.5% expected by most economist. Positive economic news is a good start to the new year but it’s important for businesses to understand what…
Read MoreCorporate Transparency Act Requires Action from Business
Corporate Transparency Act Requires Action from Business New Year’s Day started the clock on a new Federal Law requiring many business entities in the United States to file Beneficial Ownership Information with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) within the U.S. Department of the Treasury. While the initial filing deadline is the end of the…
Read MoreFairfield by Marriott Open House
Fairfield by Marriott Open House Please join us for the Grand Opening Event of the Fairfield by Marriott Cape Girardeau! Open house will be from 4:00pm to 7:00pm on Wednesday February 7th, 2024. The open house will provide access to several areas of the hotel including the lobby, dining area, pool, gym, and select hotel…
Read More2024 Virtual Health Care Career Day
2024 Virtual Health Care Career Day The Missouri Hospital Association, Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education are hosting the 3rd Annual Health Care Career Day on February 23.  This statewide, virtual event will take students inside Missouri healthcare organizations to learn about the hottest careers in health care and…
Read MoreFREE LED LIGHTS for Cape Chamber Members
FREE LED LIGHTS for Cape Chamber Members Cape Chamber’s newest member, OEO Energy Solutions has partnered with Ameren to offer Chamber Members FREE LED 4′ Tubes, Warehouse and Outdoor Lights to replace your existing fluorescents. (Normally $12/tube and $400/fixture). Please use the link to complete the form before 3/31/24 (Takes less than 1 minute): https://oeoezled.oeo.com/capechamber/…
Read MoreThe Salvation Army to Open Monday Night as Emergency Overnight Warming Center
The Salvation Army to Open Monday Night as Emergency Overnight Warming Center After months of planning by many community nonprofits, The Salvation Army (TSA) in Cape Girardeau is prepared to open their doors as an emergency overnight warming center beginning Monday. Due to the weather prediction, the facility anticipates being open every evening for a…
Read MoreInspiring Business Leaders with Lessons from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Inspiring Business Leaders with Lessons from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 2024, marks the 95th anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther King Jr. Today is also the third Monday in January, and since November 2, 1983, we recognize this day each year as a national holiday in his honor. While some businesses are…
Read MoreElite Travel, Inc. Travel Advisor Earns Certifications
Elite Travel, Inc. Travel Advisor Earns Certifications Shannon Thompson, senior travel advisor at Elite Travel, Inc., has recently completed continuing education programs with Special Needs Group (SNG) and Marriott International. Thompson is among an elite group of Travel Professionals who understand the scope and importance of travel advocacy. The SNG Certified Accessible Travel Advocate TM…
Read MoreAn Opportunity to Bounce Your Big Idea!
An Opportunity to Bounce Your Big Idea! Have you ever encountered a problem or an issue at work and thought there should be a technical solution to this problem? Do you have ideas for an application or technical concept that could be a business but don’t know where to start? Thanks to a new program…
Read MoreBounce My Big Idea
Bounce My Big Idea Do you have a tech idea you’d like to pursue in 2024? Test the potential of your idea alongside other aspiring entrepreneurs in Bounce My Big Idea – A four week, online workshop designed and delivered by the seasoned tech entrepreneurs of Codefi, supported by Innovate SOMO. BMBI is 100%…
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