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Flourish at the Farm

By growthzone | October 23, 2023

Join Flourish Magazine for Flourish at the Farm and do your holiday shopping with some of our favorite businesses, while sipping on cocktails, eating delicious food, and experiencing wonderful music, art and activities! Vendor and sponsorship opportunities are available by reaching out to Logan Clippard at lclippard@semissourian.com or 573-388-2746.

Facility Improvement and Infrastructure Grant Program powered by Childrens Trust Fund

By growthzone | October 23, 2023

The Facility Improvement and Infrastructure Grant Program, a partnership between Community Foundation of the Ozarks and Children’s Trust Fund, will award grants to agencies that have a primary purpose of preventing, identifying, or treating child abuse and neglect. The Facility Improvement and Infrastructure Grant Program powered by Children’s Trust Fund has $670,000 to award to…

Elite Travel, Inc. Completes Site Inspections in Las Vegas

By growthzone | October 23, 2023

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Elite Travel, Inc.’s Tonya Blunt and Carolyn Sandgren (Kempf) completed site inspections in Las Vegas, Nevada. The travel advisors observed the most popular resorts on the strip: the Paris Hotel, Horseshoe, Waldorf Astoria, The Venetian, Caesars Palace and Treasure Island. “With nearly 300 hotels in Las Vegas, we know that where…

Partner with Papa Johns

By growthzone | October 23, 2023

Locally owned and operated, and looking to build relationships in our community by offering great service, exclusive deals, catering, fundraising, and more!

Harlem Globetrotters 2024 World Tour presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs

By growthzone | October 23, 2023

Where, WHAT JUST HAPPENED?!? happens all the time! Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters global tour as they take the court with moments of extreme basketball innovation and unparalleled fan FUN! See the Globetrotter stars LIVE as they DRIBBLE, SPIN, SLAM, and DUNK their way past their relentless…

Elite Travel, Inc. President and CEO Completes ALGV Pro Certification

By growthzone | October 23, 2023

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Elite Travel, Inc. president and CEO, Carolyn Sandgren (Kempf) completed the ALG Vacations training. This in-depth training is a travel advisor specialist program that boosts knowledge of the travel industry. The program breaks down topics such as travel brand differences, educational resources, efficient booking, tips and tricks for complex itineraries and…

Cape Girardeau Drive-Thru Hiring Event

By growthzone | October 23, 2023

Are you ready to accelerate your career and steer it in the right direction? We’ve got an opportunity that’s taking the hiring process to a whole new level! What if we told you that you could skip the conventional job search route and take the fast track to a fulfilling career right now? Buckle up…

A Lot of Development in Cape Girardeau

By growthzone | October 23, 2023

Last week the City of Cape Girardeau gave final approval of the development agreement for the West Park Mall Project, starting the clock on Phase 1 getting underway in the next six months. This great new redevelopment project is joining into a string of great private sector developments currently underway in Cape Girardeau. Driving around…

Consumer Confidence in the 4th Quarter

By growthzone | October 16, 2023

Last week the University of Michigan released their US Consumer Confidence sentiment rating of 63 for October indicating a more than five-point decline from 68.1 in September. Stick around for a quick over view of what the Consumer Confidence sentiment score is and what it means for the upcoming 4th quarter shopping season. In 1952 researchers…

The Future of E-commerce: Trends and Innovations Shaping the Online Retail Industry

By growthzone | October 10, 2023

The e-commerce industry is experiencing rapid growth and transformation in 2023, fueled by technological advancements and evolving consumer behavior. In this blog, we’ll delve into the future of e-commerce and the trends and innovations shaping the online retail landscape. By understanding and embracing these trends, businesses can stay ahead of the competition and capitalize on…