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Elite Travel, Inc. Disney Specialist spends birthday at Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration
Elite Travel, Inc. Disney Specialist spends birthday at Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Tonya Blunt, travel advisor and Disney specialist, visited Walt Disney World to celebrate her birthday and Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration. Blunt had the privilege of staying at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort at Walt Disney World.…
Read MoreNew Year’s Resolutions for Business
New Year’s Resolutions for Business 2022 is a wrap and 2023 is ready to begin. Looking forward to the new year ahead now is a wonderful time for business owners and leaders to think about New Year’s Resolutions. New Years resolutions is a common tradition for individuals to set goals as they start anew with…
Read MoreJobs & Workforce Update
Jobs & Workforce Update The November jobs reports shows a year over year decrease in unemployment including a slight increase Total employment for the Cape Girardeau MSA. On the surface those numbers look good but a look at the total Civilian Labor Force tells a more important story. In the November Jobs Report issued by the Missouri…
Read MoreWorkforce Opportunities for Rural Communities
Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities Apprenticeships are proven to be beneficial for both employers and workers. As workforce challenges continue to face our region, it is critical that we explore opportunities like apprenticeships to help solve those challenges. The Missouri Chamber Foundation is launching the Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities, or WORC, grant initiative and…
Read MoreWORC Grant Initiative
WORC Grant Initiative Apprenticeships are proven to be beneficial for both employers and workers. As workforce challenges continue to face our region, it is critical that we explore opportunities like apprenticeships to help solve those challenges. I’m Dana Brune, Director of Workforce and Education Partnerships for the Cape Chamber, Let’s Talk Business. The Missouri Chamber…
Read MoreNew Years Blood Drive
New Years Blood Drive January 3rd, 2023 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM First State Community Bank of Cape County will host a Blood Drive in their Community Room at the Mt. Auburn branch. 2 South Mount Auburn Rd, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 – Community Room
Read MoreLocal Travel Agent Receives Cruise Industry Certification
Local Travel Agent Receives Cruise Industry Certification Carol Nunnery of Dream Vacations Recognized as Master Cruise Counsellor Cape Girardeau, MO (12/12/2022) – Carol Nunnery of Nunnery Travels & Associates Dream Vacations in Cape Girardeau has been designated as a Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Master Cruise Counsellor (MCC), which is an advanced level certification. Master…
Read MoreGraduation and Keeping Alumni Local
Graduation and Keeping Alumni Local This Saturday, December 17, 2022, Southeast Missouri State will hold it’s fall commencement with just over 1,000 students expected to complete their degrees and move into the workforce. We have talked many times about the impact that students have on the local and regional economy but today we will focus…
Read MoreJackson Solar, LLC Earns 2022 Angi Super Service Award
Jackson Solar, LLC Earns 2022 Angi Super Service Award Award reflects company’s consistent level of customer service Jackson, Missouri, December 8th 2022 – Jackson Solar, LLC is proud to announce that it has earned the home service industry’s coveted Angi Super Service Award (SSA). This award, first released in 1999, recognizes the best home professionals…
Read MoreElite Travel, Inc. Celebrated for Reaching Elite Diamond Status
Elite Travel, Inc. Celebrated for Reaching Elite Diamond Status CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Shannon Thompson, Sales Manager, and Jaime Stroder, Assistant Manager, represented Elite Travel, Inc. at the Apple Leisure Group Vacations Elite Diamond Retreat in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Over the dates of November 17-20th, ALG Vacations took the time to thank its most…
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