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Developing Young Professionals

By rgilligan_robgilligan | April 21, 2025

Last week, I had the opportunity to join 150 “Young Professionals” at the 7th Annual YPC Summit. Even though I maybe a few years past the “40ish and Under” target market, I still found some great takeaways to share. In today’s ever-changing business environment, organizations that commit to investing in the development of young professionals…

Business and Community

By rgilligan_robgilligan | April 14, 2025

For businesses or organizations, the opportunity to support a variety of groups, programs or activities can often be overwhelming. Retail locations can sometimes have multiple contacts in a day for contributions, donations, or other similar requests. How to balance a desire to support everyone with the reality of limited resources can be an important process…

Network for Strong Communities Learning Opportunities

By Chamber Member | April 9, 2025

Virtual and In-person workshops

Ritter Communications Announces Retirement of Alan Morse

By Chamber Member | April 9, 2025

Ritter Communications Executive Chairman Alan Morse shares plans for retirement after 11 years of leadership. Ritter Communications, a leader in broadband solutions delivering best-in-class speed and reliability, announces the retirement of Executive Chairman Alan Morse, effective April 30, after more than a decade of dedicated leadership to the company. Morse joined the company as President…

April Showers Event

By Chamber Member | April 9, 2025

Join the Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Department and the PORCH Initiative for a fun arts and crafts filled day! No pre-registration necessary.

”Get your green on” for Mental Health Awareness Month

By Chamber Member | April 9, 2025

Let’s illuminate Cape Girardeau GREEN this May for Mental Health Awareness Month! By ”getting your green on,” you’re showing our community that Mental Health Matters. Wear green on Fridays, light your buildings green, put Mental Health Matters on your sign, and share your support! Join us in making a huge impact this May!

Friends of the Park Day – Ranney Park

By Chamber Member | April 9, 2025

Join the P.O.R.C.H. Initiative in South Cape at Ranney Park to help clean up & beautify Cape! This event allows many opportunities for volunteers to plant flower beds, mulch playgrounds, paint playground equipment & much more at Ranney Park. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. & clean up starts at 9:00 a.m. Volunteers are provided lunch…

Cruise the British Isles Travel Presentation

By Chamber Member | April 9, 2025

Join us on April 29th at 6:00 PM for an exciting preview of our 14-day British Isles cruise, sailing from May 25 – June 7, 2026! This incredible journey begins with two nights in London, where you’ll explore the city’s iconic landmarks. Then, set sail to experience the breathtaking beauty of Ireland, Scotland, Northern Ireland,…

Music on the River

By Chamber Member | April 9, 2025

KRCU’s Music on the River will take place on Saturday, May 17th at River Campus Park with Music by Lindsey & Landon, Let’s Be Clear Jazz band, and the Ivans John Band. Ticket price includes dinner, entertainment and open bar.

Discover Scotland Travel Presentation

By Chamber Member | April 9, 2025

Join us on April 30th at the 1st Class Travel office to learn more about this 10-day itinerary touring Scotland from Mary 23-June 1, 2026! Visit the highlights of Scotland such as the Orkney Islands, Dunrobin & Edinburgh Castle, the Isle of Skye, and Skara Brae. Visiting Scotland without seeing the Isle of Skye and…