Chamber Updates

Going Green Can Be Good for Business Last week a large crowd gathered for the official ribbon cutting for the new Neighborhood Solar Project at the Show Me Center. This collaborative effort can be a model of how going “Green” can be good for business. A joint clean energy project between SEMO University and AMEREN…

Let’s Go Redhawks! Today kicks off the fall semester for Southeast Missouri State University as thousands of students return to Cape Girardeau to start the school year, and that is good news for our local economy. Back to school is an exciting time as the Cape community sees a population surge from students returning to…

The Great Renegotiation Labor economist coined the phrase “The Great Resignation” last year as the world saw a huge increase in voluntary job separations. In a recent report from researchers at McKinsey & Company titled The Great Attrition is making hiring harder, the authors shared information and data collected from around the world to learn more…

Technology is Enhancing Small Business Success A recent report released by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce indicated that 93% of small businesses surveyed use at least one technology platform in their operations. But the report also found the more, small businesses have integrated technology into their operations, the more they have been able to grow…

Preparing Your Business for Back to School Season It’s August and that means our attention is turning to the end of summer and the back-to-school season that is on its way. Now is the time for areas businesses to get prepared for this seasonal transition. With students at all levels just a few weeks away…

Growing International Enrollment at SEMO The fall semester is just around the corner and SEMO is expecting to see a record number of International Students enrolled this year. That is certainly great news for the University and the community, but businesses should be aware of rules that can affect their ability to work while in…

Sports Tourism in the Cape Region The Sports Tourism market is projected to expand from $1.4 Billion in 2018 to $2.9 Billion by 2028 there is a great market for growth which can benefit the Cape Girardeau region for years to come. Many people hear the term “sports tourism” and they think of traveling to…

Election Season and Business Advocacy Election season is upon us, and the ads, mailers and yard signs are impossible to miss. As a business leader in your community raising your voice in advocacy on policy issues can be critical to long-term success. Engaging in the political process as a business leader can sometimes be challenging…

Independence Day, Freedom and Entrepreneurship July 4th marked the 246th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. A document and message that set our nation on a new course. While we take today as a holiday to celebrate our nations freedom, now is an exciting time to think about how entrepreneurship can be a…

Road Construction is Good for Business Summer is the height of construction season and while those orange cones and signs can sometimes be a pain to navigate, the benefits of investment in transportation infrastructure is good for business. As we work toward the middle of summer and the upcoming Independence Day weekend, travel will be…