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Infrastructure Important to Business Activity
Two weeks ago, the Cape Girardeau community experienced the impact of a critical infrastructure failure when a large water main broke causing problems with the entire water system and creating the need for a boil water advisory. Water infrastructure, just roads, sewers, electric and gas utilities are one of the often-overlooked foundational pieces that facilitate…
#SupportYourLocalChamber Day
Wednesday October 19th is “Support Your Local Chamber Day” an annual event promoted by the U.S. Chamber to promote and recognize the value that local Chambers of Commerce bring to their communities and region. A chamber of commerce is a group of businesses and organizations that support the interests of its members. Each chamber of…
Cape Girardeau Resident Garrett Ozbun Named to 2022 Forbes “Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors” List
Garrett Ozbun lives in Cape Girardeau and attended the University of Missouri for his undergrad and received his M.B.A. from the University of Mississippi. He is a senior vice president at his firm, Ozbun, Deimund, Beckham Group. Garrett serves on the board for the Saint Francis Healthcare System Foundation and the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber…
The Green Bear Project Launches High School Prevention Program
The Green Bear Project launched a new high school prevention program for 9th through 12th graders in area high schools for the 2022-2023 school year. The Green Bear Project was created in 2001 by Leasa Stone with a mission to educate the community about child abuse. Over the past 20 years, Green Bear has educated…
Survey for Chamber Members from SEMO Students
Students in the MC434 Public Relations Campaigns & Case Studies course – the senior-level PR capstone course at SEMO – are working on a campaign plan for Robinson Farms NxtGen, a new multipurpose events and hospitality venue in Cape County. In order to create their campaigns, they first want to have a better understanding of…
Saint Francis Offering Virtual Urgent Care
Beginning October 3, Saint Francis Healthcare System now offers convenient, virtual urgent care services for many health conditions. Patients can speak to a provider through a secure, interactive video visit on a smartphone, tablet or computer seven days a week from the comfort of their home or wherever they may be. “Virtual urgent care services…
Color Dash 2022 5K and Fun Walk Provides Free Cancer Screenings
The Saint Francis Foundation hosted their fourth annual Color Dash 5K and Fun Walk on Saturday, October 1, at Arena Park. The turnout for the 5K and one mile fun walk included 274 participants. More than $31,000 was raised to provide free cancer screenings to individuals in need throughout our community. For more information about…
Holiday Bazaar
The Old Town Cape Holiday Bazaar features vendors that offer locally grown, handcrafted, and homemade products such as winter produce, baked goods, candies, and artisan crafts. Guests can expect to find their favorite Cape Riverfront Market vendors, as well as new seasonal vendors. While you are shopping, be sure to get your photo with the…
Holiday Open House
The Annual Downtown Holiday Open House is a family-friendly event, which includes pictures with Santa, children’s activities in Santa’s Workshop, and horse-drawn carriage rides. Participating businesses will be decorated and waiting for you with holiday merchandise, in-store deals, and special events! 12/2/2022 5:00 PM Downtown Cape Girardeau Questions? Call (573) 334-8085
Parade of Lights
Head downtown for the annual Parade of Lights beginning at 5:00 PM on November 27th! The parade begins at the intersection of Broadway Street and West End Boulevard (Capaha Park entrance), continues East down Broadway toward the river, then turns right onto Main Street, and will end at 43 S. Main (Hutson’s Big Sandy Furniture…