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2023 SEMO Football Season Ticket Deposits Available Now!

By growthzone | November 9, 2022

Football Season ticket deposits are now available for the renovated south sideline at Houck Field. For just $25 per seat, fans can place a deposit for seats on the new south sideline for the 2023 SEMO Football season. Deposits are available for all south sideline seating, including chairbacks at the 50 yard line. Plus, you’ll…

Elite Travel, Inc. Attends Exclusive Travel Leaders Golden Circle Cruise

By growthzone | November 9, 2022

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Carolyn Sandgren (Kempf), President/CEO, and Shannon Thompson, Sales Manager, had the honor of attending the 20th Travel Leaders Network Golden Circle Cruise. This is an exclusive trip to recognize a small group of agencies in the United States for superior work in the travel industry. This year, the group sailed to…

Election Day and Beyond

By growthzone | November 7, 2022

Tomorrow is election day and exercising your right to vote is an important part of being a citizen, but for business owners and leaders the need to be engaged and connected doesn’t end there. Engaging in the political process as a business leader can sometimes be challenging and uncomfortable. Questions about how best to interact…

Tricks and Treats to Keep the Last Two Months of the Year Productive

By growthzone | October 31, 2022

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

By growthzone | October 31, 2022

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

By growthzone | October 27, 2022

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

By growthzone | October 27, 2022

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.”

By growthzone | October 24, 2022

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

By growthzone | October 24, 2022

@ 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

By growthzone | October 24, 2022

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…