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Coffee with a Cop
☕🚔 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐩 𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤! 🚔☕ Need an excuse to drink more coffee? We’ve got you covered. Join us on Wednesday, October 23rd at the new Willis A. Martin Police Substation (629 Good Hope). Come by to: ✅ Meet your officers (we promise we’re friendlier with coffee) ✅Check out the brand-new substation (it’s…
Socktober – Give & Celebrate
Dr. Kay Kiser, founder of Kay’s Carry-On, invites you to join her in celebrating her birthday in a way that reflects her deep commitment to giving back and uplifting others. This year, she and her team are coming together to support Impact1More Ministry and their upcoming Clothing Closet – a lifeline for individuals in need,…
Celebrating Pink Up
Wear your PINK and join us in supporting Pink Up! Special themed Pink Drink available for purchase FREE hors d’oeuvres Live Music ft. Austin Bachmann Permanent Jewlery from Sam’s Fine Jewelry Hat Designing with Rusty Star Pink Up Photobooth sponsored by The Lutheran Home and Ballon Decor by Britney & MORE
6th Annual Spirit of Democracy
6th Annual Spirit of Democracy 2025 Event at the Osage Center! Join us for the 6th Annual Spirit of Democracy 2025 event at the Osage Center in Cape Girardeau, where we honor the sacrifices and stories of our veterans. This year, we are privileged to feature two remarkable speakers: Vietnam Veteran and former Missouri Senator…
Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau Women of Achievement
Join the Zonta Club of Cape in celebrating women who are making a difference in our community. The annual Women of Achievement Luncheon honors outstanding leaders while raising funds to support education and non-profits that empower women and girls. Details can be found at: https://capezonta.org/content.aspxpage_id=22&club_id=428770&module_id=653195
What Does a Federal Government Shutdown Mean for Business?
For the 20th time since 1976, the U.S. federal government has “shut down” after Congress failed to pass a funding bill to start the new fiscal year. Understanding how this may impact your operations is an important part of business. Federal government shutdowns can create significant challenges for businesses, particularly those with federal contracts or relying…
Applications opening for Missouri One Start Program
If you are a business leader here in Southeast Missouri, you already know one of the best investments you can make is in your most valuable asset: your employees. The next application period for the Missouri One Start Credential Training Program opens on Wednesday and is an opportunity to help upskill your workforce with new…
Celebrating American Business Women’s Day
Today, September 22nd is American Business Women’s Day, a holiday recognizing the founding of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) in 1949. According to a 2021 article titled Research: Adding Women to the C-Suite Changes How Companies Think published online by Harvard business Review that is a good thing. The ABWA has a stated mission “to bring…
What to watch for at the Federal Reserve Meeting this week
The Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets for two days starting tomorrow with a big topic for discussion and possible action. While these discussions might seem far removed, their outcomes directly influence our local economy here in Southeast Missouri. The major topic of discussion is a potential interest rate cut. This is a…