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Tricks and Treats to Keep the Last Two Months of the Year Productive
It’s the last day of October and that means we only have two months or approximately forty workdays left before 2023 begins. In the spirit of Halloween, it’s time to think about some tricks and treats that can help make the end of 2022 successful for your bottom line. With the weather turning colder and…
September Unemployment and Decline in the Labor Force
Last week the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC) released the September jobs report which showed a slight decrease in overall unemployment in Missouri down to 2.4%. Locally in the Cape Girardeau-Jackson statistical area our number held flat at 2.6%, slightly above the statewide average. While these numbers are hovering around historic lows there…
SEMO Launches 2023 Season Ticket Deposits for Renovated Houck Field
Southeast Missouri State Athletics officially launched season ticket deposits for the newly renovated south sideline at Houck Field, the first phase of the transformational Houck Multiuse Project. For just $25 per seat, fans can place a deposit for seats on the new south sideline for the 2023 SEMO Football season. The best way to reserve…
Lunch & Learn – Maximize Gifts to Minimize Taxes
Join United Way of Southeast Missouri and SEMO CPA Company on Thursday, November 17, 2022 from Noon to 1:00 P.M. for a free Lunch & Learn discussing the topic “Maximize Gifts to Minimize Taxes” presented by Carly Bowles, Certified Public Accountant and Owner of SEMO CPA Company. In this free, one-hour event, you will learn…
About Jackson Solar, LLC “An ethical solution at an ethical price.”
Jackson Solar LLC, located in Jackson, MO, is owned an operated by Southeast Missouri State University Graduate Jacob Long, who graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Sustainable Energy Systems as it relates to solar energy. The belief of our company is that providing environmentally ethical solar energy generation systems, should come at a fair,…
Heartland Home Show 2023
@ Osage Center Friday 3/24/23 3PM – 8PM Saturday 3/25/23 9AM – 6PM For more info, email capegirardeau@windowworld.com
SEMO Food Bank Names Buell Director of Finance
SIKESTON, MO (Oct. 7, 2022) – Natalie Buell has been named Director of Finance for Southeast Missouri Food Bank. “I’m excited to join the food bank and a team that is doing so much to help our community,” Buell said. “I want to be someplace where my work will have a positive impact for our…
Infrastructure Important to Business Activity
Two weeks ago, the Cape Girardeau community experienced the impact of a critical infrastructure failure when a large water main broke causing problems with the entire water system and creating the need for a boil water advisory. Water infrastructure, just roads, sewers, electric and gas utilities are one of the often-overlooked foundational pieces that facilitate…
#SupportYourLocalChamber Day
Wednesday October 19th is “Support Your Local Chamber Day” an annual event promoted by the U.S. Chamber to promote and recognize the value that local Chambers of Commerce bring to their communities and region. A chamber of commerce is a group of businesses and organizations that support the interests of its members. Each chamber of…
Cape Girardeau Resident Garrett Ozbun Named to 2022 Forbes “Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors” List
Garrett Ozbun lives in Cape Girardeau and attended the University of Missouri for his undergrad and received his M.B.A. from the University of Mississippi. He is a senior vice president at his firm, Ozbun, Deimund, Beckham Group. Garrett serves on the board for the Saint Francis Healthcare System Foundation and the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber…