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Daylight Saving Time
Daylight savings kicked in on Sunday morning, and that means we all lost an hour of time and maybe even an hour of sleep. If your workday is starting off a little slow, you’re probably not alone, but the time change can also lead to positive change for business. With daylight saving time in full…
Understanding Tariffs and Potential Business Impacts
After a brief pause in February to negotiate on issues related to border security, President Trump has indicated that new tariffs will now go into effect on Tuesday. Tariffs are taxes imposed by a government on imported goods, aiming to protect domestic industries by making foreign products more expensive. Recently, President Donald Trump announced new…
Business Advocacy at the State Level
Later this week, I’ll join a group of business and community leaders from throughout Southeast Missouri in Jefferson City, connecting with state leaders on a variety of topics and issues important to business in our region. Advocating at the state level can be a critical part of supporting business success in Southeast Missouri. Political advocacy…
New Development Project Announced in Scott City
Economic Development is often viewed as a marathon because the work may take time to pay off. Development of the SEMO Industrial Park in Scott City over the past few years has taken time and significant resources from both the private developers, as well as the community and the State of Missouri. With an announcement…
United Way Opens 2025-2026 Grant Application
United Way of Southeast Missouri (UWSEMO) announces the official opening of their grant application on February 3rd for agencies and programs that desire to join the United Way network of partners. Applications for the organization’s 2025 funding cycle will be accepted until February 21st at 5 pm (CST). The grant process will be handled differently…
Rhine River Cruise Travel Presentation
Travel Presentation – February 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM.
Taste & Sip Tours at SEMO-NASV
We hope you’ll join us for a tour of the innerworkings of SEMO-NASV, meet the staff that make it all possible, and enjoy some light refreshments! Any questions, please contact Alix Gasser, Development Director, at (573) 579-5214 or agasser@semonasv.org. Please feel free to share with friends, family or co-workers!
Zonta 5K, 10K, and 1-Mile Fun Run
[CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO] – The Zonta 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run is back and better than ever, set to take place on Saturday June 14, 2025. This year, Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau is proud to announce they are excited to be chosen as one of the Cape Road Runner’s Grand Prix Events for 2025.…
United Way of Southeast Missouri Has New Home!
Cape Girardeau – United Way of Southeast Missouri (UWSEMO) announces its purchase of a downtown Cape Girardeau building located at 16 N. Spanish Street. The acquisition comes during the organization’s 70th year of serving Southeast Missouri. Although the purchase is final, UWSEMO will not occupy the space until April. To commemorate their new location, UWSEMO…
Travis Roth Promoted to Vice President
(Jackson, MO)- Penzel Construction is pleased to announce the promotion of Travis Roth from Project Manager to Vice President. Travis, a seasoned professional with 11 years of service to the company, has been instrumental in managing some of the largest and most complex projects in Penzel Construction’s recent history. A graduate of the Missouri…