Archive for April 2024
New FTC Rule on Non-Compete will be challenged
New FTC Rule on Non-Compete will be challenged Last Tuesday, in a 3 -2 vote, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued the Non-Compete Clause Rule (“the final rule”), that would effectively eliminate millions of business agreements currently in place, pending litigation fighting against the rule. In its rule release issued April 23, the FTC stated, “The final…
Read MoreCodefi Launches Innovate SOMO Funds
Codefi Launches Innovate SOMO Funds Codefi, a leading venture and tech-based development organization based in Cape Girardeau announced last week a pioneering new hybrid venture capital model that will blends seed funding and venture philanthropy to support startup growth across Southern Missouri. Innovate SOMO Funds are the latest in a series of developments led by…
Read MoreVenture Philanthropy Meets Venture Capital: Codefi Launches New Co-Investment Funds
Venture Philanthropy Meets Venture Capital: Codefi Launches New Co-Investment Funds Pioneering Hybrid Model Blends Seed Funding and Venture Philanthropy to Catalyze Startup Growth in Smaller Metropolitan Areas and Rural Communities Across Southern Missouri [Springfield, MO]: Codefi, a leading venture and tech-based development organization, today launched a groundbreaking regional venture investment solution – Innovate SOMO Funds.…
Read MoreBusiness Development is Strong in Southeast Missouri
Business Development is Strong in Southeast Missouri The start of April brought with it the opening of the newest hotel property in Cape Girardeau, the Riverview Hotel at the Century Casino. This is just one of several large commercial investments underway in the region that will help improve the overall quality of life and add…
Read MoreMental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month We are turning our community green for Mental Health Awareness Month in May. Will you help us? Start thinking about how you can ”get your green on” at your business. We can help! Business sponsorships are available that include yard signs, feather banners, and MHA Month t-shirts for your staff. Wearing…
Read MoreOpen House – Options for Women, Help for Families
Open House – Options for Women, Help for Families Options for Women, Help for Families is an inter-denominational, faith-based not-for-profit organization committed to serving pregnant women and families in need. Our vision is to see life valued and families strengthened. We recently purchased a new building allowing us to expand services and would like to…
Read MoreCape Jaycees Golf Tournament
Cape Jaycees Golf Tournament Cape Jaycees golf tournament helps provide fund for our annual Toybox. That’s provides Christmas gifts/clothing/etc., for at-risk kids in the Cape Girardeau area.
Read MoreMUSIC ON THE RIVER
MUSIC ON THE RIVER Music on the River is a fundraiser for KRCU Public Radio. The event will take place under the stars and tents at River Campus Park on Saturday, May 4th from 5:30 – 9 p.m. The evening includes dinner, open bar and dancing to the music of Sam + Jess, The SEMO…
Read MoreMoDOT to Hold Public Meeting to Discuss Route K Corridor in Cape Girardeau County
MoDOT to Hold Public Meeting to Discuss Route K Corridor in Cape Girardeau County The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 18 to discuss plans to improve the Route K corridor in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The meeting will be held at Notre Dame High School,…
Read MoreMercy Hospital Southeast Welcomes New Cardiologist
Mercy Hospital Southeast Welcomes New Cardiologist Mercy Southeast welcomes a new cardiologist, Raphael Ngengwe, MD, who will be serving the Cape Girardeau community. Dr. Ngengwe specializes in cardiac electrophysiology. As an electrophysiologist, Dr. Ngengwe treats issues related to the heart’s electrical system, which controls the rhythm of the heart. Examples of these conditions include atrial…
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