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SEMO’s Welcome Back Picnic
We’re busy here on campus planning for this fall’s incoming class and Opening Week activities- including the Welcome Back Picnic 2023! This annual event brings together nearly 3,000 SEMO students for a fun afternoon of learning more about their campus and community. The picnic will take place Sunday, August 20th at the Show Me…
Be a Workplace Wonder!
United Ways around the world celebrate June 21st – the longest day of the year – as United Day of Caring. To involve the local community in this global event, United Way of Southeast Missouri (UWSEMO) challenges local businesses to participate in our first annual ”Workplace Wonder Competition.” Many families struggle with nutrition during the…
A Broader Regional Perspective
The 14 County region referred as Southeast Missouri by the Missouri Department of Economic Development in their MERIC Data profile indicates little to no economic growth over the last decade when measured by GDP. When you narrow down to the immediate area of Cape Girardeau, Perry, and Scott Counties the last decade has seen about…
“Topping Out” a great new development in Cape Girardeau
This Wednesday, June 7, 2023, Century Casino will host a “Topping Out” Ceremony as Penzel construction sets the final structural steel beam in place on the new Casino Hotel tower. This is a common celebration stage of major construction projects but the broader representation of the regional business impact of the casino is great for…
2023 SEMO Homecoming Parade Invitation
On behalf of the Southeast Missouri State University Homecoming Planning Committee, I would like to invite you to participate in the 2023 Southeast Missouri State Homecoming Parade on Saturday, October 14, 2023. The parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. and proceed from Capaha Park down Broadway to Main Street. You may register online at https://bit.ly/3WGLfE8.…
Elite Travel, Inc. attends the annual Travel Leaders Network EDGE Conference
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Elite Travel, Inc. owner, Carolyn Kempf and advisor, Katherine Businaro attended the Travel Leaders Network (TLN) annual EDGE Conference in Nashville, TN May 8-11, 2023. The EDGE conference is an annual learning and networking opportunity for leaders in the travel industry. This 3-day conference is attended by approximately 2,500 travel advisors…
Koe Wetzel at the Show Me Center on September 28th
DOORS – 6:30 PM | EVENT – 7:30 PM TICKET PRICING: GA PIT (standing room only)- $79 Reserved Seats – $79, $69, $59, $49 & $39 +Several VIP Packages PARKING: $10/car – Regular Lots $20/car – Premium Lot (South side of building)
Aaron Lewis at the Show Me Center June 3rd
Doors: 7pm | Event: 8pm Ticket Prices: $125, $79, $59, $39, & $29 Parking: $10/car in regular lots $20/car in Premium Lot
The Value Veteran’s Can Bring as Employees
With increased competition and demand for finding workforce talent, its never been more important to find great talent to add to your organization. One area of talent that sometimes is overlooked is the opportunity to work with individuals that have recently left military service and are ready to move into the private sector for work…