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Taking Steps Now for a Great Fourth Quarter

By rgilligan_robgilligan | October 7, 2024

It may seem hard to believe it, but last week was the start of the fourth quarter for 2024! Now is a crucial time for businesses to focus and make sure they end the year in the strongest way possible. With the holiday season and year-end activities just around the corner, it’s crucial to plan…

Show Me Careers Helps Connect Business and Education

By rgilligan_robgilligan | September 29, 2024

Last week, a group of educators from 7 different school districts took part in the Southeast Missouri Show Me Careers program hosted locally by the Missouri Chamber of Business & Industry, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, SE MO REDi, and the Cape Chamber. Engaging with local business and industry, participants learned more about…

Haley Kell Appointed as Senior Interior Designer for Dille Pollard Architecture

By Chamber Member | September 24, 2024

Cape Girardeau – September 12, 2024 – Dille Pollard Architecture announces the appointment of Haley Kell as Senior Interior Designer. Haley will fulfill her role as an Interior Designer, as well as Project Manager for the firm. Haley has worked as an interior design professional for over 15 years and has experience working on educational…

Blacklight Bingo

By Chamber Member | September 24, 2024

Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Missouri is hosting Blacklight Bingo, 10/5/2024 6:00 PM. 709 Smith Ave Sikeston, MO. 63801

Trunk or Treat with Jackson Manor

By Chamber Member | September 24, 2024

Join Jackson Manor in a night of fun for this years Trunk or Treat! The event will take place in Jackson Manor’s parking lot on 10/31 at 5:30PM. If you wish to donate candy for the event, please reach Aron at 573.243.3101 or drop by the store bought, unopened candy anytime!

5KRCU Run/Walk

By Chamber Member | September 24, 2024

5KRCU Run/Walk for public radio. Saturday, September 28. Registration at 7am, race at 8am. Race starts in front of the Serena building on campus. Race fee is $30. $15 for SEMO students and children 17 and under. This race is part of the Cape Girardeau Road Runners Grand Prix Event Series. All participants will be…

Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeast Missouri Receive $500,000 in 70% NAP Business Tax Credits

By Chamber Member | September 24, 2024

”The Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Missouri has been awarded $500,000 in 70% Business Tax Credits – the maximum amount given out by the Department of Economic Development for the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). If you pay state business taxes of any kind, you qualify for the credits. This includes Realtors, Farmers, and those…

Cape Girardeau Walk to End Alzheimer’s

By Chamber Member | September 24, 2024

Help provide services to those affected by Alzheimer’s. The annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held at Capaha Field this year. Registration is open at 8 a.m. with a ceremony honoring those living with Alzheimer’s, caring for someone with Alzheimer’s, those affected by Alzheimer’s will start at 9 a.m. The Walk will start at…

Sunbelt Rentals Open House

By Chamber Member | September 24, 2024

Sunbelt Rentals is having a ribbon cutting with several chambers at 12:00. Food truck, free lunch 10-2 and door prices.

What Does the Fed Rate Cut Mean for Business

By rgilligan_robgilligan | September 23, 2024

Last Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee announced it would be cutting the federal funds interest rate by 50 basis points, the first cut the Federal Reserve has made since March 2020. While this is just the beginning, the cut may create several opportunities for businesses. The federal funds rate is the interest rate at…