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The Economic Impact of Shopping Local this Holiday Season
As we all come back to work or school following a busy holiday weekend, we are now officially into the final run up to Christmas, and the season that kicked off with Black Friday deals and Shop Local Saturday is more important than ever to keep the local economy humming. The sheer volume of holiday…
Codefi Announces Launch of AgTech Startup Studio in Cape Girardeau
With last week’s announcement from Codefi, Cape Girardeau continues to reinforce its role as the business and innovation hub of Southeast Missouri. For our region, the agricultural sector is foundational, and securing its future means embracing cutting-edge technology. Codefi is ready to make a massive leap forward in that effort. Codefi has officially announced the…
The Government is Reopened…Now What?
The sigh of relief across the U.S. business community is almost audible! With the government officially reopened, our nation’s capital, and indeed the broader economy, can begin to move forward without the shadow of immediate uncertainty. But for local businesses and those impacted by federal operations, the question quickly turns from “if” to “how” and…
United Way of Southeast Missouri Provides Relief to Local Food Pantries
Southeast Missouri… In response to the increasing need for food impacted by the federal shutdown, United Way of Southeast Missouri (UWSEMO) is stepping up to help by distributing $3,000 from an emergency fund to area food pantries within its four-county service area of Cape Girardeau, Perry, Bollinger, and northern Scott Counties. Mark Stone, Director of…
Make My Cap honors veterans, military families with 30% off through GovX
Make My Cap, a Cape Girardeau-based custom hat company, is honoring those who serve by increasing its verified GovX discount from 15% to 30% throughout the month of November. Through GovX ID verification, military members, veterans, military families, first responders, healthcare workers and teachers can receive 30% off all custom hat orders placed this month.…
2nd Annual Cape Girardeau Old Fashioned Bourbon Trail
Get your stamp card after the purchase of your first old fashioned from any of the listed establishments. REMINDER Soiree’s last day of business will be November 26th. As an added incentive, if you are able to try their old fashioned in time and get ALL seven stops completed, you will gain an extra entry…
55th Annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair and Extravaganza
The oldest, largest Craft Fair in the region is back for its 55th year! Join the Arts Council for our biggest annual fundraiser, The Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair and Extravaganza. The event takes place at the Show Me Center and Osage Center from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm on Saturday, November 22nd, and from…
KYMO Holiday Bash
The promotion is beneficial for all parties! Our lucky listener will get an amazing Christmas, your business will get great exposure and we get to soak up all the Christmas cheer!
NSC Upcoming Workshops!
Join us for these learning opportunities.
WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S RAISES $107,000 TO FIGHT ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Participants in the 2025 Cape Girardeau Walk to End Alzheimer’s raised more than $107,000 to support the care, support and research programs of the Alzheimer’s Association. They surpassed their goal of $85,000 and are still raising funds. Further donations can be made at alz.org/CapeGirardeau. “The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Missouri Chapter sincerely thanks the many dedicated…