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Preparing Your Business for Back to School Season

By rgilligan_robgilligan | August 8, 2022

It’s August and that means our attention is turning to the end of summer and the back-to-school season that is on its way. Now is the time for areas businesses to get prepared for this seasonal transition. With students at all levels just a few weeks away from starting up another school year, the back-to-school…

Local firm relocates to accommodate accelerated growth

By Chamber Member | August 5, 2022

tpc, formerly The Printing Co., has announced plans to relocate into Bloomfield Crossing Plaza. The new space will be located at 342 S. Kingshighway and will consolidate the company’s office space, warehouse operation and production facility into the same building. The new office space is approximately 15,000 square feet and will provide space for more…

KRCU/American Red Cross Blood Drive

By Chamber Member | August 4, 2022

KRCU and the American Red Cross will host a Blood Drive on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University, Wednesday, August 31 from 10 am to 2 pm.

2022 B Magazine Difference Makers reception

By Chamber Member | August 2, 2022

Celebrate the 2022 B Magazine Difference Makers at a reception in the atrium of the River Campus at Southeast Missouri State University on Sept. 8. Social hours begins at 5:30 pm with remarks to follow at 6 pm. RSVP today at https://DifferenceMakers2022.eventbrite.com and read more about this year’s honorees in the August issue of B…

EDGE Realty accepted in Leading Real Estate Companies of the World

By Chamber Member | August 2, 2022

EDGE REALTY INVITED TO JOIN LEADING REAL ESTATE COMPANIES OF THE WORLD We’re Local. We’re Global.® An established leader in the Southeast Missouri market, Edge Realty’s reach now extends far beyond the Southeast Missouri area through its membership in Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, the largest global community of high-quality, independent real estate…

EBO MD Welcomes New Nurse Practitioner Angie Menz

By Chamber Member | August 2, 2022

EBO MD is pleased to welcome nurse practitioner Angie Menz, MSN, FNP-C, to their team of primary care providers in the Cape Girardeau and Jackson clinics. Menz, a Cape Girardeau native, comes to EBO MD from Parkland Health Center in Farmington, Missouri, where she was a provider in the emergency department. Her previous roles include…

Christina Wilcsek Named Volunteer Services Manager at Southeast Hospital

By Chamber Member | August 2, 2022

Cape Girardeau, MO. (July 21, 2022) – SoutheastHEALTH is pleased to welcome Christina Wilcsek as new Volunteer Services Manager at Southeast Hospital. Wilcsek most recently worked in the hospital’s Education Department as a program coordinator. She holds an Associate Degree in General Education with an emphasis in social and behavioral sciences from Palomar College in…

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Growing International Enrollment at SEMO

By rgilligan_robgilligan | July 25, 2022

The fall semester is just around the corner and SEMO is expecting to see a record number of International Students enrolled this year. That is certainly great news for the University and the community, but businesses should be aware of rules that can affect their ability to work while in Cape Girardeau. With as many…

Sports Tourism in the Cape Region

By rgilligan_robgilligan | July 22, 2022

The Sports Tourism market is projected to expand from $1.4 Billion in 2018 to $2.9 Billion by 2028 there is a great market for growth which can benefit the Cape Girardeau region for years to come. Many people hear the term “sports tourism” and they think of traveling to St. Louis to watch the Cardinals…

Election Season and Business Advocacy

By rgilligan_robgilligan | July 22, 2022

Election season is upon us, and the ads, mailers and yard signs are impossible to miss. As a business leader in your community raising your voice in advocacy on policy issues can be critical to long-term success. Engaging in the political process as a business leader can sometimes be challenging and uncomfortable. Questions about how…