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Lessons for Business from Dr. King
Today is the third Monday in January, and since November 2, 1983, we recognize this day each year as a national holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. While some businesses are closed and others are open today, all business leaders have an opportunity to reflect on the lessons in leadership that Dr.…
Preparing your Business for Inclement Weather
Ice Storms, Snow storms, wildfires in California, and we haven’t even thought about spring yet! Inclement weather can disrupt businesses, posing challenges such as operational downtime and safety risks, but with proper planning everyone can be ready for when the forecast changes. Weather conditions can seemingly change overnight and create challenges for businesses to manage.…
Cape Girardeau Industry Technical Training Needs Survey
MINERAL AREA COLLEGE As you know, we are exploring the potential expansion of technical training programs in Cape Girardeau to meet the needs of local industries. Can you help share this survey with your contacts? We would love to share it with any business that might have technical training needs, maintenance workers, etc. —— We…
Network for Strong Communities Learning Opportunities
Join us for these virtual and in-person workshops!
Travel Presentation – Irish Splendors
Join us to learn more about this exciting opportunity to participate in an escorted group trip. This 8-day itinerary includes visits to Dublin, the Blarney Castle, the Dingle Peninsula, a local farm visit, the Cliffs of Moher, an authentic whiskey distillery, and an unforgettable overnight in a castle! Your days will be filled with beautiful…
1st Class Travel welcomes Hallie Bourbon, New Agent, to Office
1st Class Travel is thrilled to announce the addition of Hallie Bourbon to their team of travel professionals. Bourbon is a Potosi native now living in Cape Girardeau. She has traveled to a few states in the United States and has an inspiration to soon travel to a dream location of hers, Europe. Her degree…
Mercy Health Foundation’s Annual Wine & Chocolate Pairing
Enjoy house-made chocolates and wine pairings while supporting Mercy Health Foundation’s HeartStrong Fund! Funds raised at this event will go toward the purchase of AED’s, which will be awarded to local non-profit organizations in our service area. Sponsorships are needed. Please contact Shelby.Bentley@mercy.net or visit Mercyhealthfoundation.net/WineAndChocolate for more information.
Register Your Business for Boil Water Alerts
To receive a direct text, phone call, or email for the next incident impacting your home, work, or property, register now at www.cityofcape.org/getalerts. The City of Cape Girardeau posts any active boil water advisory at www.cityofcape.org/water in real-time. Incident information is shared with news media and posted to social media. Large incidents are also sent…
New Year, New Ideas, New Business!
2025 is officially underway, and that means a new year of opportunity. If your New Year’s resolution includes new challenges like starting a business, then the upcoming Early-Stage Business Boot Camp is a great place to start! Returning to our region with two options to kick-off 2025, the Early-Stage Business Bootcamp is a program expanded…
New Year, New Resolutions?
The end of 2024 is upon us and that means focus is shifting to 2025. The new year is a perfect time to reflect, reset, and plan for growth. Just like personal resolutions, your business can benefit from thoughtful goals to set the stage for success. Business planning, goals, or resolutions can take many different…