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SEMO Athletics and SEMO Food Bank Team Up to ‘Strike Out Hunger’

By growthzone | February 22, 2023

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Southeast Missouri’s Department of Athletics is again teaming up with the Southeast Missouri Food Bank, this time to Strike Out Hunger during the 2023 baseball season. Sikeston Jaycees, Midwest Sterilization and SoutheastHEALTH are also involved in this great cause. For every strikeout by opposing hitters this year, Sikeston Jaycees, Midwest Sterilization,…

A Day in the Park with Green Bear 2023

By growthzone | February 21, 2023

The Green Bear Project educators welcome you and your family and friends for a day full of fun at the Cape County Park North. There will be crafts and experiences for the whole family. Green Bear will also be making an appearance with some fun activities! The Green Bear Project brings awareness and educates the…

SEMO’s 150th Birthday Celebration

By growthzone | February 17, 2023

Public Safety Investments That Benefit Business Operations Cost

By growthzone | February 13, 2023

On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, the Cape Girardeau Fire Department announced the lowering of the city’s PPC rating from a 4/4X to a 3/3X. This recognition of improvement in our fire safety and response capability is related to the work for our city organization to invest in our fire prevention and response infrastructure and can…

Community Health Assessment Survey

By growthzone | February 9, 2023

As a community leader, you have been specifically selected to receive this online survey created by a working group dedicated to public health improvement in Cape Girardeau County. The purpose of this survey is to obtain feedback about what leaders in Cape Girardeau County think about the health needs of our residents. We would like…

“25 for Life” Quarter Auction

By growthzone | February 9, 2023

This auction will be benefitting Options for Women, Help for Families on March 4th at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Scott City, MO. Advance Tickets –  $20 (Includes a bid number and food/drinks) Doors open at 4:00 PM & Auction begins at 5:30 PM Remember to bring quarters! There will be an oral auction…

Saint Francis to Offer Free Skin Cancer Screenings

By growthzone | February 7, 2023

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, affecting millions of Americans every year. About one in five Americans will develop skin cancer during their lifetime. In conjunction with the American Academy of Dermatology’s SPOT me® screening program, Saint Francis Healthcare System will offer free skin…

Business Policy HR Practices & Recreational Marijuana

By growthzone | February 6, 2023

On Friday, February 3, 2023, the State of Missouri officially joined 20 other US States and the District of Columbia as Recreational Marijuana sales began throughout the state. For businesses with employees this may mean a need to review your policies, procedures, and HR practices to ensure your in compliance and prepared. With recreational sales…

Joey Haines Invitational – SEMO Track & Field

By growthzone | February 6, 2023

Come out to the Abe Stuber Track Complex to watch the SEMO Outdoor Track and Field Team compete in the Joey Haines Invitational. Admission is free. 3/31/2023 @ 3:30 PM & 4/1/2023 @ 11:00 AM

Redhawks Open – SEMO Track & Field

By growthzone | February 6, 2023

Come out to the SEMO Rec Center to watch the SEMO Indoor Track & Field Team compete in the Redhawks Open. Admission is free. 2/17/2023 @ 3:30 PM