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United Way Announces New Funded Partners, Doing More with Less
United Way of Southeast Missouri, UWSEMO, has announced its funded partners for the 2026 to 2028 funding cycle. The organization opted for a two year funding period following a strategic shift toward a new model focused on helping working families and individuals move from striving to thriving. The grant application was announced and open to…
EntreLeadership Summit 2026
The Ramsey EntreLeadership Summit is a three day business conference designed to transform the way you lead. BOLD is excited to host this simulcast event once again, and we’re offering it completely FREE to business and education professionals in our market. Come for your favorite speaker or stay for the whole experience. Bring a laptop…
Why the New B Magazine ‘Progress’ Issue is Must-read
Every spring, a specific milestone signals renewal for the Southeast Missouri business community: the release of the Progress issue of B Magazine. Produced by the Southeast Missourian, this edition serves as a definitive roadmap of regional growth, success, and future potential. The Progress issue provides a “bird’s-eye view” of our evolving landscape. By documenting developments…
LemonDrop Long Drive Raises Over $75,000 to Support Cancer Patients and Families
April 11, 2026 – The LemonDrop Foundation proudly announces that its 6th Annual LemonDrop Long Drive (LDLD), held on April 11, raised more than $75,000 to provide direct support for individuals and families impacted by cancer. The event brought together an incredible show of community support, with more than 50 sponsors participating at both the…
Lutheran Family and Children’s Services Names Chris Gearin as Chief Development Officer
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (April 14, 2026) – Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS),one of Missouri’s oldest social service agencies and most trusted advocates for children and families, has named Chris Gearin as its new chief development officer. Gearin joins the LFCS executive team with more than 30 years of leadership experience. As chief development officer,…
Jack Swart Named General Manager of River Radio
Cape Girardeau, MO – May 8, 2026 – River Radio is proud to announce the promotion of Jack Swart to General Manager of its Cape Girardeau market. Swart brings more than four decades of broadcast leadership experience to the role, having built a career rooted in sales growth, market development, and community engagement across multiple…
3rd Annual Freedom Fest
Be a part of something impactful and join us for an evening of live music by Ivas John, Next of Kin, GenX, Roseland, and stand out country music star Bayker Blankenship! This fundraising event also features food trucks, vendors, kids activities, DJ Greg Vaughn and fireworks! Freedom Fest is a music event whose sole purpose…
KRCU 50th Anniversary Celebration
50th Anniversary Celebration and fundraising event at Rusted Route Farms – Saturday, May 23 6-10 p.m. with cocktails, dinner, dancing to Gen X, silent auction and KRCU memories gallery. $75 per person. $600 for a table of 8. Tickets available at krcu.org/50 or (573) 651-5070.