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Grab ’n Go Breakfast – SEMO Giving Day 2026
3/19/2026 7:00 AM Wehking Alumni Center – Kem Hall 926 Broadway St. Start your day by joining us for our Grab ‘n Go Breakfast as we kick off Giving Day 2026 together. Everyone in the local SEMO community is invited to stop by, grab breakfast, and help us celebrate the collective impact that makes…
DSA Runway – Where Down Syndrome is ALWAYS in Style
Presenting, on World Down Syndrome Day, our second annual Gateway DSA Southeast Missouri Chapter Fashion Show! Cheer on our incredible models with Down syndrome as they light up the runway, enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres, enter our raffle, and shop exclusively with our partnered clothing vendors-this is a night you won’t want to miss! General…
Revitalizing the SEARS Grand Site
Exciting news for the Cape Girardeau business community! Tonight, Monday, March 2, the Cape Girardeau City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing and move forward with a redevelopment agreement for the former Sears Grand building and surrounding area. This project, led by Drury Development Corporation, represents a significant private investment in our city’s…
PLAyfest Community Festival Sponsorship Opportunities
Right now our focus is on sponsors for the event and coloring book sponsors primarily. Directly after that in line is entertainment – free activity providers and craft / sales vendors. Facebook Event Page: (3) PLAyfest 2026! | Facebook Main Stage: https://forms.gle/zT1957oVwPXvy5g77 50/50 Raffle: https://forms.gle/AtDFFkDV4G1emqda9 Free Activity: https://forms.gle/MNwJfJcNgDAFmBru8 Mascot Race: https://forms.gle/VTmVqqyXdajR5Tq4A Sponsor Form: https://forms.gle/bNBoogJDuW2FaRjTA Craft Vendor: https://forms.gle/J1vsQt7cNQuSGHq19
New SCOTUS Ruling on Tariffs Means More Changes on International Trade Coming
In a significant 6-3 decision on February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the administration’s broad use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping tariffs. This ruling has immediate and profound implications for our business community here in Southeast Missouri. The Court ruled that while the President has broad…
From Cape to Statewide: Codefi’s AI Powered Evolution
It has been just over a decade since Codefi first opened its doors in downtown Cape Girardeau, sparked by a mission to prove that world-class tech innovation doesn’t require a Silicon Valley zip code. Today, we are thrilled to celebrate a massive milestone for this homegrown organization: Codefi is officially expanding its services statewide and…
After a Decade in Rural Missouri, Codefi Launches AI-Native Programs Statewide with Plans for National Expansion
Link to full website article: After a Decade in Rural Missouri, Codefi Launches AI-Native Programs Statewide with Plans for National Expansion | Codefi | Missouri The Question I Didn’t Want to Ask About a year ago, I had to look in the mirror and ask a question I didn’t want to ask: Is Codefi good,…
UWSEMO Announces Grant Opening News Release
Southeast Mo. – United Way of Southeast Missouri (UWSEMO) announces the official opening of their grant application on February 2 for agencies and programs that desire to join the United Way network of partners. Applications for the organization’s two-year 2026-2028 funding cycle will be accepted until February 27 at 5 pm (CST). As part of…
United Way Receives Transportation Grant to Help Close Local Gaps
United Way of Southeast Missouri (UWSEMO) has been awarded a grant from their parent organization, United Way Worldwide, to expand United We Work, a workforce transportation program. In partnership with the Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority (CTA), United We Work was launched by UWSEMO in late 2023 with initial funding from Healthy Blue. Since its…