Archive for February 2026
PLAyfest Community Festival Sponsorship Opportunities
PLAyfest Community Festival Sponsorship Opportunities Right now our focus is on sponsors for the event and coloring book sponsors primarily. Directly after that in line is entertainment – free activity providers and craft / sales vendors. Facebook Event Page: (3) PLAyfest 2026! | Facebook Main Stage: https://forms.gle/zT1957oVwPXvy5g77 50/50 Raffle: https://forms.gle/AtDFFkDV4G1emqda9 Free Activity: https://forms.gle/MNwJfJcNgDAFmBru8 Mascot Race: https://forms.gle/VTmVqqyXdajR5Tq4A Sponsor…
Read MoreNew SCOTUS Ruling on Tariffs Means More Changes on International Trade Coming
New SCOTUS Ruling on Tariffs Means More Changes on International Trade Coming In a significant 6-3 decision on February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the administration’s broad use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping tariffs. This ruling has immediate and profound implications for our business community here…
Read MoreFrom Cape to Statewide: Codefi’s AI Powered Evolution
From Cape to Statewide: Codefi’s AI Powered Evolution It has been just over a decade since Codefi first opened its doors in downtown Cape Girardeau, sparked by a mission to prove that world-class tech innovation doesn’t require a Silicon Valley zip code. Today, we are thrilled to celebrate a massive milestone for this homegrown organization:…
Read MoreFebruary Calendar of Events @ The Bar
February Calendar of Events @ The Bar
Read MoreAfter a Decade in Rural Missouri, Codefi Launches AI-Native Programs Statewide with Plans for National Expansion
After a Decade in Rural Missouri, Codefi Launches AI-Native Programs Statewide with Plans for National Expansion Link to full website article: After a Decade in Rural Missouri, Codefi Launches AI-Native Programs Statewide with Plans for National Expansion | Codefi | Missouri The Question I Didn’t Want to Ask About a year ago, I had to…
Read MoreUWSEMO Announces Grant Opening News Release
UWSEMO Announces Grant Opening News Release Southeast Mo. – United Way of Southeast Missouri (UWSEMO) announces the official opening of their grant application on February 2 for agencies and programs that desire to join the United Way network of partners. Applications for the organization’s two-year 2026-2028 funding cycle will be accepted until February 27 at…
Read MoreUnited Way Receives Transportation Grant to Help Close Local Gaps
United Way Receives Transportation Grant to Help Close Local Gaps United Way of Southeast Missouri (UWSEMO) has been awarded a grant from their parent organization, United Way Worldwide, to expand United We Work, a workforce transportation program. In partnership with the Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority (CTA), United We Work was launched by UWSEMO in…
Read MoreSEMO REDI Releases Inaugural 2026 Regional Economic Report
SEMO REDI Releases Inaugural 2026 Regional Economic Report At last weeks First Friday Coffee The Southeast Missouri Regional Economic Development, Inc. (SEMO REDI) officially released the Southeast Missouri Economic Report 2026, a first-of-its-kind publication designed to provide a comprehensive, data-driven assessment of our 18-county region. For business leaders and community stakeholders, this report offers a…
Read MoreBe the First Step in a Lifesaving: URGENT need for Blood Donor Ambassadors!
Be the First Step in a Lifesaving: URGENT need for Blood Donor Ambassadors! Did you know someone in the US needs blood every two seconds? Every day, roughly 36,000 units of red blood cells are needed in the US. Simply put, that’s a lot of blood that is severely needed. Thankfully, many heed the need…
Read MoreJOIN IN ON THE RESTAURANT HOP AND SUPPORT SEMO THEATRE AND DANCE STUDENTS
JOIN IN ON THE RESTAURANT HOP AND SUPPORT SEMO THEATRE AND DANCE STUDENTS CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. Enjoy signature items from Cape Girardeau restaurants and businesses participating in the “Restaurant Hop”, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, benefitting Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance. The restaurant hop works like a punch card and tickets will…
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