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Ripple Effects: What Higher Interest Rates Mean for Local and Regional Economies
With the Federal Reserve recently raising interest rates and another increase projected for December, the cost of capital is shifting. Beyond corporate boardrooms, these monetary policy changes profoundly influence local economic vitality, regional job markets, and commercial investment. When borrowing costs rise, regional economic activity naturally cools as businesses and consumers reevaluate major expenditures. For…
Finish Line Car Wash Trunk or Treat
We are hosting a community Trunk-or-Treat on October 30th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at our location at 215 S Kingshighway, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. This free, family-friendly event is intended to bring local families, businesses, and community organizations together for a safe Halloween celebration. Kids and families will be able to visit decorated vehicles,…
🎂 Annie Laurie’s is Turning 20!
Annie Laurie’s is celebrating 20 years, and you’re invited to the birthday party! Join the celebration on Saturday, October 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Annie Laurie’s, located at 536 Broadway in Cape Girardeau. The day will be packed with plenty of ways to celebrate this exciting milestone while shopping and supporting local.…
Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau to Celebrate 50 Years of Empowering Women and Girls at Women of Achievement
The Golden Anniversary Celebration Cape Girardeau, MO, July 7, 2026 — The Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau is proud to announce Women of Achievement – The Golden Anniversary Celebration, taking place on Friday, November 13, 2026. This signature event will commemorate the club’s 50 years of empowering women and girls while honoring extraordinary women whose…
SEMO, Prairie Farms Establish Corporate Partnership
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – When employees have the opportunity to grow, businesses and communities grow with them. That’s the purpose behind a new corporate partnership between Southeast Missouri State University and Prairie Farms Family of Companies to make higher education more accessible and create pathways for employees and their families. SEMO and Prairie Farms signed the agreement during a ceremony…
Celebrating American Business Women’s Day
Tomorrow is American Business Women’s Day, established by join congressional resolutions in 1983. The day is to celebrate the remarkable leadership, resilience, and economic power of women entrepreneurs and executives shaping our modern economy. Last Friday the Cape Chamber hosted our “Women in Business: At the Heart of It All” luncheon at the Drury Plaza…
Leadership Cape Team Helps Bring New Vision to CCC’s Gallery of Inspiration
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — A Leadership Cape team is helping Community Counseling Center and the Community Counseling Center Foundation move the Gallery of Inspiration “from the back of the building to the front of the community,” developing a vision for a more accessible, welcoming and visible space where art can continue to support healing, connection…
Scoops for a Cause: Support Southeast Missouri Service Rotary Club
Fundraising has never tasted so sweet! The Southeast Missouri Service Rotary Club is partnering with Victoria’s Creamery in Jackson for Scoops for a Cause, an evening where enjoying your favorite sweet treat can help support the organization’s work in the community. Stop by Victoria’s Creamery on Monday, October 19, anytime from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.…
Welcome to Town: Why Local Businesses Are the Ultimate Fair-Season Host
The corn dogs are spinning, the midway lights are shining bright, and the Southeast Missouri District Fair officially kicked off this past Saturday and continues running strong through this weekend! (check out all the fun at semofair.com!). For local businesses this is a week to shine as we host thousands of visitors from the region…
YouthBuild of Cape Girardeau Hosts “Art Heals” Donation Drive to Support Project Hope
YouthBuild of Cape Girardeau is bringing creativity and community together with its upcoming Art Heals Donation Drive on September 24, 2026, from 4:00–6:00 p.m. at Capaha Park. The donation drive will collect art supplies and other items to benefit Project Hope, helping provide resources directly to community members in need. The event highlights the positive…