Chamber Updates
Job Shadowing and Employee Retention
Job Shadowing and Employee Retention Job shadowing has become so valuable to both hiring and retaining talent that in 2019, it was named the “gold standard solution” in small business hiring trends by Monster.com. We’ve heard the song and dance of employers hiring a candidate only for them to turn around and leave days, sometimes…
Read MoreGiving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday The end of the year is a time for reflection and getting ready for fresh starts. If you’ve ever thought about giving back around this time but weren’t sure where to begin, Giving Tuesday is an excellent opportunity to do so. When you think about Thanksgiving weekend traditions, it’s hard not to immediately…
Read MoreCape Girardeau Gift Guide
Cape Girardeau Gift Guide The holidays are quickly approaching and there’s never been a better time to support local business! We’ve rounded up 32 Cape Girardeau businesses for you to shop local with this holiday season. 1. Annie Laurie’s “You can walk the store for hours and still find something new each time you go…
Read MoreVaccine Mandate and Area Businesses
Vaccine Mandate and Area Businesses Big changes are contained in the new vaccine mandate released by the Biden Administration late last week. The new rule from the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers with at least 100 workers to ensure they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to weekly…
Read MoreSupply Chain Issues and Holiday Shopping
Supply Chain Issues and Holiday Shopping Should you really start your holiday shopping now? We are aware of the worker shortage facing our country. And now, supply chain issues are also prominent. During the pandemic, consumers shifted much of their spending habits away from services to more tangible products. As a result of issues related…
Read MoreSeptember Jobs Report
September Jobs Report The recently released September jobs report showed U.S. job growth fell to the slowest pace in 2021. The economy added 194,000 jobs representing the smallest monthly gain since December 2020. The unemployment rate dropped to 4.8% as many workers exited the workforce. A decline in public sector jobs, primarily in schools, was…
Read MoreLooking for Employees in Outside Traditional Labor Pools
Looking for Employees in Outside Traditional Labor Pools As the competition for workers remains fierce, employers are looking outside traditional labor pools. In the Cape/Jackson metro area, there are more open positions than available workers. We are urging employers to look at various non-traditional sources for help. A couple of these methods are gaining support…
Read MoreAnnual Dinner Awards – Past Recipients
Annual Dinner Awards – Past Recipients Ambassador of the Year – Past Recipients The Ambassador of the Year Award is bestowed upon a Chamber Ambassador who has excelled in membership recruitment and retention efforts, and has gone above and beyond by volunteering at Chamber functions. 2022 Greg Vaughn 2021 Nate Gautier 2019 Greg Vaughn 2018…
Read MoreIt’s Fair Week!
It’s Fair Week! This is certainly one of the largest regional events in the area drawing tens of thousands over an eight-day period. Yes, it’s fair week in Cape Girardeau. After last year’s event was cancelled, this marks the 166 Annual SEMO District Fair. The United States was an agricultural nation in its infancy and…
Read MoreCape County Has Been Growing According to 2020 Census Data
Cape County Has Been Growing According to 2020 Census Data It is mandated by the U.S. Constitution, happens every ten years, and the results are used for many purposes. Of course, I’m talking about the U.S. Census. The Census Bureau just released the raw numbers for the 2020 count. This data is used to determine…
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