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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 a nice little boost to business in…
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 green on Fridays in…
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 welcome the community to our Open House on Saturday,…
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.
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 Steel Drum Band &…
MoDOT to Hold Public Meeting to Discuss Route K Corridor in Cape Girardeau CountyÂ
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, located at 265 Notre Dame Dr. in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. A traffic study was…
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 fibrillation, ventricular fibrillation, atrial flutter and…
Preusser Named Community Bank President at First Midwest Bank
The Board of Directors of First Midwest Bank announced that David Preusser has been named the Community Bank President for the Jackson market. Preusser has worked in the financial services industry for over 20 years, with extensive knowledge in credit analysis and commercial lending. He will oversee First Midwest’s Jackson location while continuing to serve…
Economic Impact from Eclipse Tourism
It’s finally here! Eclipse day 2024 and with-it thousands of umbraphiles, or eclipse chasers will descend on the Southeast Missouri region. While I am sure some of the locals will be grumbling about traffic and crowded restaurants, the economic benefit to our area businesses and the communities overall will be worth it. The Economic Impact…
Business Messaging and April Fool’s Day
April Fool’s Day is the one day per year that businesses and brands can have a little fun and engage their customers in a fun and joking way. With a well thought out joke and gag businesses can get instant recognition and positive engagement, but it’s important to think through your plan fully to avoid…