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Before Adopting AI, Know What It Will Amplify
Amid growing concern over AI’s impact on jobs, QNS, LLC is offering local organizations a free diagnostic to answer a more urgent question: Is AI actually right for us, right now? AI does not fix broken processes; it accelerates whatever is already there, good or bad. QNS’s AORA assessment evaluates an organization’s data, operations, privacy,…
Scoops For a Cause: Fundraising Opportunity at Simply Swirled & Victoria’s Creamery
Simply Swirled and Victoria’s Creamery are hosting sponsor nights for local organizations. Events can be scheduled on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights from 5 to 8 p.m. and the organization will receive 20% of the proceeds from their event.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available for Run South Cape 5K
👻 Costumes on. Laces tied. Ready… Set… BOO! Calling all racers, families and sideline cheerleaders! Meet us at the starting line for the inaugural Run South Cape 5K Run & Walk. Kick off your Halloween with fun, fitness and community. Explore the neighborhood route—how many PORCH-renovated homes can you spot? 📍Shawnee Park Center Costumes encouraged…
Turn SEMO Game Day Into a Fundraising Opportunity with 573 Fundraising
Looking for a fun and simple way to raise money for your school, church, or nonprofit organization? The 573 Fundraising Program through SEMO Athletics gives local organizations the opportunity to earn money while bringing supporters together for a Redhawks football or basketball game. Instead of selling products, collecting money, or distributing tickets, participating organizations can…
SEMO REDI and Perry County Economic Development Authority Formalize Regional Partnership
Cape Girardeau, MO – Southeast Missouri Regional Economic Development, Inc. (SEMO REDI) and the Perry County Economic Development Authority (Perry County EDA) have entered into a formal Memorandum of Understanding to advance economic development across Perry County and the broader Southeast Missouri region. The partnership formalizes a collaborative framework in which both organizations will work…
VNA Blacklight Bingo
Get ready to light up the night for a great cause! The Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Missouri is hosting its Blacklight Bingo Fundraising Event on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Sikeston VFW, 709 Smith Ave. in Sikeston, Missouri. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m., with bingo beginning at 6:00 p.m. Guests can look…
Unlocking AI For Your Small Business – A New 4-Part Workshop Series with Codefi
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword reserved for tech giants; it is becoming an essential toolkit for local businesses looking to save time, streamline operations, and boost daily productivity. To help regional small businesses navigate the latest shift in technology with practical, real-world strategies, Codefi is launching a brand-new, four-part monthly course series…
Artisan Invites Community to Support the 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Benefiting The MASTERS
Artisan is proud to host its 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament benefiting The MASTERS (Missouri Association of State Troopers Emergency Relief Society) on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Kimbeland Country Club in Jackson, Missouri. The MASTERS was established in 1979 as a voluntary benevolent fund that provides immediate financial assistance to the families of Missouri…
Save the Date: Black Light Bingo
Save the Date: Black Light Bingo We are already looking ahead to our favorite night of the year! Our annual Black Light Bingo fundraiser is officially scheduled for: Date/Location: October 17, 2026 – Osage Center – Cape Girardeau Beneficiary: Care to Learn – Cape Girardeau Cost: $45.00 per ticket or $320.00 for a table of…
Walk Together: Men’s Prayer Breakfast
The Walk Together: Men’s Prayer Breakfast for SEMO Football will feature Governor Mike Kehoe on September 2nd at 6am at the Show Me Center