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From Service to Sector: How Missouri Businesses Support and Sustain Our Veterans
As we observe Veterans Day week, our attention naturally turns to gratitude. But across Missouri, supporting those who have served extends far beyond a seasonal thank you, it is deeply embedded in our state’s economy, supply chains, and business community. When we look at the intersection of military support and enterprise, Missouri plays a vital…
Gateway Down Syndrome Association Brings Rock 21 to Southeast Missouri with Inaugural Concert
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — October 29, 2026 — There’s a new band in town, and they’re ready to rock!The Gateway Down Syndrome Association (GDSA) is bringing its popular Rock 21 program to SoutheastMissouri for the first time, culminating in a live concert featuring the Chromozone Cowboyz on Friday,November 13.The inaugural Southeast Missouri Rock 21 Concert…
Crystal Heating & Cooling: 60 Years of Service, Community, and Gratitude
For 60 years, Crystal Heating & Cooling has been keeping homes and businesses comfortable throughout Southeast Missouri. As the company celebrates six decades of service, they’re taking a moment to recognize the people and communities who have made their success possible. From Cape Girardeau and Jackson to Scott City and the surrounding areas, Crystal Heating…
ROBINSON CONSTRUCTION CHARITABLE FUND AWARDS $31,000 IN GRANTS TO SUPPORT LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
PERRYVILLE, MO, November 3, 2026 – The Robinson Construction Charitable Fund is proud to announce the distribution of $31,000 in grants to five vital community organizations serving Perry and Cape Girardeau Counties and the surrounding region. This year’s beneficiaries— CarePortal, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Care to Learn, Heroes 4 Hope, and Backpacks for Fridays—each received…
Expanding the Footprint: When is it Right for a Business to Grow?
As we start November business owners across Southeast Missouri are beginning to look back at their year-end performance and map out their strategies for the year ahead. Among the toughest decisions an entrepreneur faces aren’t landing a new client or rolling out a new product line, it’s deciding when it’s finally time to physically expand.…
During National Adoption Month, Lutheran Family and Children Spotlights Open Adoption Through Ivy’s Story
St. Louis, Missouri (October 27, 2026) – A new video from Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS) provides a personal look at open adoption through the story of Ivy, whose adoptive parents and birth family have built a lasting relationship centered on her. The video: Ivy, An Open Adoption Story, features two Missouri sharing their…
Launching Nof1 Fit Lab
Introducing Nof1 Fit Lab — your new space for movement, motivation, nutrition tips, accountability, and a community that cheers you on every step of the way. Real workouts. Simple strategies. Stronger habits. And a whole lot of support along the way. Online Fitness Program – Includes 3-4 workouts per week that are easy to do…
The ROI of Connection: Why Peer Networking is a Leader’s Best Investment
Last week a team member and I had the opportunity to attend the Chamber of Commerce executives of Missouri’s fall conference. Stepping away from demanding daily operations to attend a professional development conference always brings a renewed perspective, reminding us why stepping out of the local office truly matters. While it is easy to view…
Empty Bowls
Join us for Empty Bowls, featuring delicious soups from local restaurants and a chance to help fill plates across Southeast Missouri. Enjoy a warm meal for just $15, with dine-in and carry-out options available. Delivery is also available in Cape Girardeau County for $16 (minimum order required). Purchase tickets online here: https://southeast-missouri-food-bank.givecloud.co/emptybowls2026 Tickets may also…