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Difference Makers Reception & Recognition
Join B Magazine as we celebrate the incredible accomplishments of the 2025 Difference Makers at a special public reception. This year’s recipients will be revealed in the June issue of B Magazine. Reception tickets are available at https://DifferenceMakers2025.eventbrite.com. Difference Makers is proudly sponsored by Arnold Insurance, Edward Jones, and Saint Francis Healthcare System.
Pets & Petals
Join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly event celebrating our furry friends 🐶🐱, feathered companions 🐦, scaly pals 🦎, and floral favorites 🌸 at the Pets & Petals event! 🌟 Event Highlights: 🛍 Local Vendors & Themed Booths Explore a variety of pet 🐾 and plant 🌿 booths featuring products, services, and unique finds. 🐕 Bring-Your-Pet…
RiverHouse, Dining for Discovery
Please join us at The River House June 12th at 5pm.
Discovery Playhouse Golf Tournament 2025
Golf Tournament that all proceeds go to supporting Discovery Playhouse
SEMO REDI Launches Business Startup Checklists to Help Entrepreneurs Navigate Local Requirements
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Southeast Missouri Regional Economic Development, Inc. (SEMO REDI) has launched a series of Business Startup Checklists designed to help entrepreneurs navigate city-specific requirements in Cape Girardeau, Jackson and Scott City. Unlike general startup guides, these checklists focus on helping new business owners understand and complete essential local steps such as permitting,…
Catfish Camp 2025
Searching for the perfect baseball camp this summer? Join the Cape Catfish players and coaches for skills work, including hitting, fielding, bunting and base running. Our third annual Catfish Kids Camp is designed to help young players develop their baseball skills and ignite a passion for the game in a fun and encouraging environment.
Expand Business Horizons with Missouri Export Programs
Missouri businesses looking to break into international markets have powerful allies in the Missouri Department of Economic Development. Two standout programs are opening doors for companies ready to take their products global. The MO STEP=UP program offers small businesses grant opportunities to fund qualifying international activities that further the importance of exporting in the state. This initiative…
SEMO Industrial Park Certification Opens Doors for Regional Growth
A big opportunity for Southeast Missouri’s economy as the SEMO Industrial Park in Scott City has been named a Missouri Certified Site, a designation that could help bring industrial development and new jobs to our region. So, what does that mean that the SEMO Industrial Park is now a Missouri Certified Site? In short, this…
Watch Out for Fraud Following Spring Storm Damage
This spring has been one for the records books in the amount of activity from severe weather events. Damage from storms have left many businesses and residents needing immediate help which can make them vulnerable to fraud. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has issued a warning to help protect consumers and businesses from potential scams.…
Business Startup Checklist Now Available from SEMO REDI
If you’ve been dreaming of launching your own business in Southeast Missouri, now is an exciting time to take the leap-and there’s a new resource to help make the process easier than ever. SEMO REDI (Southeast Missouri Regional Economic Development, Inc.) has just rolled out a series of comprehensive business startup checklists designed to guide…