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An Opportunity to Bounce Your Big Idea!

By growthzone | January 8, 2024

Have you ever encountered a problem or an issue at work and thought there should be a technical solution to this problem? Do you have ideas for an application or technical concept that could be a business but don’t know where to start? Thanks to a new program by Innovate SOMO, now is your opportunity…

Bounce My Big Idea

By growthzone | January 3, 2024

Do you have a tech idea you’d like to pursue in 2024? Test the potential of your idea alongside other aspiring entrepreneurs in Bounce My Big Idea – A four week, online workshop designed and delivered by the seasoned tech entrepreneurs of Codefi, supported by Innovate SOMO.   BMBI is 100% virtual with live workshops,…

Have a S.M.A.R.T. New Year

By growthzone | January 1, 2024

It’s the official start of a New Year as we step in to 2024 and many businesses are setting plans for 2024 into motion. One way to help ensure a good year is to be S.M.A.R.T. in your goal-setting process. First introduced in an article by George T. Doran in the November 1981 issue of…

Christmas Holiday

By growthzone | December 25, 2023

It’s December 25th and I want to start by wishing everyone a Merry Christmas! While most business activity is taking the holiday, there is still a segment of our business and public works that are spending their days working and today we want to recognize their efforts. While it seems like everyone is closed for…

Year End Business Review

By growthzone | December 18, 2023

The start of 2024 is only two weeks away, and a new year means new opportunities for business. Before we start focusing on future goals, now is a great time to reflect on 2023 and do a quick business or organizational review. While a year-end review can be very detailed and focused on getting into…

Graduation and Keeping Alumni Local

By growthzone | December 11, 2023

This Saturday, December 16, 2023, Southeast Missouri State will hold it’s fall commencement with more than 850 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 on the students as they…

Spectacular Scandinavia

By growthzone | December 4, 2023

Watch a Nordic postcard unfold before your eyes and discover the lands where Vikings reigned. Join a local expert for an intimate tour of Stockholm, Sweden’s idyllic capital city. Experience Norway’s breathtaking fjord region, taking a cruise on Geirangerfjord. An incredible journey to a land of unparalleled beauty awaits you in Scandinavia, where history and…

Risk Management Firm Ranks MRV Banks No. 3 in Nation Among Community Banks

By growthzone | December 4, 2023

Cape Girardeau, MO (November 30, 2023) CB Resource, Inc., a risk management firm, has ranked MRV Banks third on its CB Top Tenâ„¢ list of community banks with assets between $500 million and $1 billion. The firm identifies the top ten percent of community banks throughout the nation and provides industry insights to promote and…

The Grinch Comes to Uptown Jackson

By growthzone | December 4, 2023

The Grinch is making his way to Uptown Jackson Dec 16. from 11-3. Free photos with The Grinch for all ages, face painting by Chrissie Paints, Storytime with The Grinch at 1p & more.

Christmas Markets Travel Presentation

By growthzone | December 4, 2023

Have you ever wanted to experience the Magical Christmas Markets in Austria and Germany? We have the trip for you! Join us to learn more about this spectacular trip on December 4, 2023 @ 6PM at 265 Notre Dame Dr., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. To RSVP call/text 573-651-0088 or email shari@gofirstclasstravel.com