Archive for August 2026
Sponsorship Opportunities Available for Run South Cape 5K
👻 Costumes on. Laces tied. Ready… Set… BOO! Calling all racers, families and sideline cheerleaders! Meet us at the starting line for the inaugural Run South Cape 5K Run & Walk. Kick off your Halloween with fun, fitness and community. Explore the neighborhood route—how many PORCH-renovated homes can you spot? 📍Shawnee Park Center Costumes encouraged…
Read MoreTurn SEMO Game Day Into a Fundraising Opportunity with 573 Fundraising
Looking for a fun and simple way to raise money for your school, church, or nonprofit organization? The 573 Fundraising Program through SEMO Athletics gives local organizations the opportunity to earn money while bringing supporters together for a Redhawks football or basketball game. Instead of selling products, collecting money, or distributing tickets, participating organizations can…
Read MoreSEMO REDI and Perry County Economic Development Authority Formalize Regional Partnership
Cape Girardeau, MO – Southeast Missouri Regional Economic Development, Inc. (SEMO REDI) and the Perry County Economic Development Authority (Perry County EDA) have entered into a formal Memorandum of Understanding to advance economic development across Perry County and the broader Southeast Missouri region. The partnership formalizes a collaborative framework in which both organizations will work…
Read MoreVNA Blacklight Bingo
Get ready to light up the night for a great cause! The Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Missouri is hosting its Blacklight Bingo Fundraising Event on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Sikeston VFW, 709 Smith Ave. in Sikeston, Missouri. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m., with bingo beginning at 6:00 p.m. Guests can look…
Read MoreUnlocking AI For Your Small Business – A New 4-Part Workshop Series with Codefi
Unlocking AI For Your Small Business – A New 4-Part Workshop Series with Codefi Artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword reserved for tech giants; it is becoming an essential toolkit for local businesses looking to save time, streamline operations, and boost daily productivity. To help regional small businesses navigate the latest shift in…
Read MoreArtisan Invites Community to Support the 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Benefiting The MASTERS
Artisan is proud to host its 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament benefiting The MASTERS (Missouri Association of State Troopers Emergency Relief Society) on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Kimbeland Country Club in Jackson, Missouri. The MASTERS was established in 1979 as a voluntary benevolent fund that provides immediate financial assistance to the families of Missouri…
Read MoreSave the Date: Black Light Bingo
Save the Date: Black Light Bingo We are already looking ahead to our favorite night of the year! Our annual Black Light Bingo fundraiser is officially scheduled for: Date/Location: October 17, 2026 – Osage Center – Cape Girardeau Beneficiary: Care to Learn – Cape Girardeau Cost: $45.00 per ticket or $320.00 for a table of…
Read MoreWalk Together: Men’s Prayer Breakfast
The Walk Together: Men’s Prayer Breakfast for SEMO Football will feature Governor Mike Kehoe on September 2nd at 6am at the Show Me Center
Read MoreKFVS-TV and WSIL-TV Announce Mike Skelton as Director of Sales
Cape Girardeau, MO and Harrisburg, IL — July 29, 2026 — Gray Media stations KFVS12 (CBS/CW/MeTV) and WSIL-TV (ABC) are proud to announce the promotion of Mike Skelton to Director of Sales. In his new role, Skelton will oversee the comprehensive sales strategies, local and national advertising relationships, and digital revenue growth across both dominant broadcast…
Read MoreSEMO REDI Launches Industry Insights to Explore the Issues Shaping Southeast Missouri’s Economic Future
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — July 28, 2026 – SEMO Regional Economic Development, Inc. (SEMO REDI) has launched Industry Insights, a new publication designed to spark informed conversations about the trends, challenges, and opportunities influencing economic development across Southeast Missouri. “The economy is shifting rapidly,” said Shad Burner, CEO of SEMO REDI. “The Fourth Industrial Revolution…
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