Chamber Updates
Meet Beth!
Meet Beth! The Cape Chamber is excited to introduce to you our newest employee, Beth Salyer! Beth has joined the Chamber team as our Administrative Coordinator. Responsible for keeping the Cape Chamber’s ecosystem humming, Beth will be the first face you see when walking into our office, the first voice you hear when calling our…
Read MoreMissouri Minimum Wage Increases to $10.30 per hour on January 1
Missouri Minimum Wage Increases to $10.30 per hour on January 1 2021 is a new year and with it comes a new set of laws, rules, and guidelines. Are you prepared? The Minimum Wage Rate in Missouri for private employers changed effective January 1, 2021. The Governor’s office announced the new rate is $10.30 per…
Read More5 things you should know about your Chamber membership in 2021
Chamber members have access to networking events, professional development programs, committee involvement and more, but did you know about these 5 benefits of Chamber membership?
Read MoreTop Predictions for 2021
Near the end of each year, I do research to determine what experts believe will be the top trends in business for the coming year. It is interesting how most agree with several leading concepts. Let’s take a look at a few.
Read MoreWhat We Did This Year
Whether you experienced successes beyond your wildest dreams or became a stronger person for the hardships you endured, reflecting on what you took from 2020 is one of the best ways you can prepare to make 2021 even better.
Read MoreQuality of Life in 2021
Quality of Life in 2021 Every Monday at 6:42 a.m. and 8:42 a.m., Chamber President & CEO, John Mehner, provides information on what’s happening in the area of regional development in Southeast Missouri on KRCU. Listen live on 90.9 FM. I have a feeling this important component of a vibrant community is only going to be…
Read MorePlan a Holiday Party Your Team Actually Appreciates
Plan a Holiday Party Your Team Actually Appreciates This post was written by Chamber member and Guest Contributor, Megan Frank, Chief Operations Officer of OnBoard LLC. 2020 has been a year full of twists, turns, changes and collaborations (You obviously know this). Most likely, your organization has had more change in direction this year then…
Read MoreMinimum Wage Rate Set for Private Employers for 2021
Minimum Wage Rate Set for Private Employers for 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 15, 2020 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Communications2@labor.mo.gov Minimum Wage Rate Set for Private Employers for 2021 Jefferson City – The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations announces the state minimum wage rate for 2021 has been established, according to state…
Read MoreSome Interesting Numbers and Some Positive Results
Some Interesting Numbers and Some Positive Results Every Monday at 6:42 a.m. and 8:42 a.m., Chamber President & CEO, John Mehner, provides information on what’s happening in the area of regional development in Southeast Missouri on KRCU. Listen live on 90.9 FM. No doubt 2020 has been a very challenging year. Let’s look at some…
Read More15 Cape Girardeau Zoom Backgrounds
15 Cape Girardeau Zoom Backgrounds According to Psychiatric Times, “Zoom fatigue” describes the tiredness, worry, or burnout associated with overusing virtual platforms of communication. Like other experiences associated with the coronavirus pandemic, Zoom fatigue is widely prevalent, intense, and completely new. To help combat Zoom fatigue, spice your next Zoom call up with a new virtual…
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