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CARSTAR Russom’s Cape Girardeau hosts First Responder Event

By Chamber Member | June 29, 2026

Elite Travel President Carolyn Kempf Completes Regent Seven Seas Cruises Associate Degree Training Program

By Chamber Member | June 29, 2026

Elite Travel President Carolyn Kempf Completes Regent Seven Seas Cruises Associate Degree Training Program [Cape Girardeau, MO] – Elite Travel is proud to announce that President Carolyn Kempf has successfully completed the prestigious Regent Seven Seas Cruises Associate Degree Training Program, further strengthening the agency’s expertise in luxury cruise travel and enhancing the exceptional service…

Coffee For Contractors

By Chamber Member | June 29, 2026

07/17/2026 7:30 AM DSW Signs Outdoor Advertising Join us for Coffee for Contractors, a free monthly networking event for trades professionals. No fees, no obligations-just an opportunity to connect, share ideas, and grow your business. Each month, a different supporting business will host, giving contractors and industry partners a chance to learn from one another…

A Totally Free Checking Account

By Chamber Member | June 29, 2026

• Only $100 minimum deposit to Open • no minimum balance requirement • no monthly service charge • Free bill pay • Free Online banking • Free e-statements • Free gift at account opening

Disabled American Veterans Benefit Dual Tournaments!

By Chamber Member | June 29, 2026

🔥 One Day. Two Tournaments. One Great Cause. Grab your clubs, toss some bags, and help us support Chapter 16 Disabled American Veterans at this action‑packed day of competition and camaraderie! ⛳ Golf Tournament – 3-Man Scramble •$400 pre‑registration | $450 day of event •Registration opens 6:30 AM | Tee off 7:30 AM •Skins &…

Elite Travel Inc Comes Together to Create Cancer Care Baskets Through Partnership with ALG Vacations

By Chamber Member | June 29, 2026

Cape Girardeau, MO – Cancer has touched nearly everyone including many of the Elite Travel Team in some way, making this recent kindness initiative especially meaningful. Through a generous matching donation partnership with ALG Vacations, Elite Travel Inc was able to create as well as distribute cancer care baskets to select local organizations including churches…

Centenary Preschool Hires New Director

By Chamber Member | June 29, 2026

Centenary Preschool is proud to continue its longstanding tradition of providing quality Christian education in Cape Girardeau with the appointment of a new director. Kali Whitworth has been named Director of Centenary Preschool, bringing more than ten years of experience in early childhood education and childcare leadership. A Cape Girardeau native, Kali is passionate about…

Capitalizing on Community: Engaging for America’s 250th in Southeast Misssouri

By rgilligan_robgilligan | June 29, 2026

As the United States approaches its historic 250th Anniversary of Independence this July 4, Southeast Missouri is gearing up for a milestone week of celebration. For local business owners and civic leaders, this landmark “Semiquincentennial” is more than a patriotic milestone, it is a prime opportunity for local commerce and community engagement. This weekend several…

The Year is 50% Over: Why It’s Time for a Mid-Year Audit

By rgilligan_robgilligan | June 22, 2026

This is the final full week of June, can you believe we are already reaching the exact midpoint of 2026? It feels like just yesterday we were outlining our grand Q1 intentions, mapping out annual milestones, and setting professional resolutions. Now, as the calendar prepares to flip to July, it is the perfect operational moment…

Mapping the Momentum of Growth in Cape Girardeau

By rgilligan_robgilligan | June 15, 2026

Right now, it seems like everywhere you look when driving around Cape Girardeau there is some kind of construction project in various stages of progress going on. From remodeling projects to new business development, housing development projects to voter-approved tax funded infrastructure development, it’s a lot to keep track of. Luckily for the Citizens of…