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Riverfront YOGA
Downtown Riverfront Yoga sponsored by the City of Cape Girardeau Saturdays – 7:30-8:30am May 17-September 27th $4 per class
Cape for a Cure
Join us for Live Music, Food Trucks, Games & More! Fun for the Whole Family! ALL AGES WELCOME – All proceeds will be donated directly to the Alzheimer’s Association – Live music by local entertainer Pastor Bob Lenz, food trucks, games, beverages and more! – Silent Auction at 4:30pm and showcased event at 5:30pm …
Hire SEMO Students!
SEMO Career Services is excited to welcome students back to campus! Many of them will be looking for part-time jobs and internships to help build their resume and support themselves while balancing classes and activities. To support our students’ success both academically and professionally, remember to reach out to SEMO Career Services when you are…
Project Hope
Our upcoming Project Hope event is looking for support from sponsors with donations and volunteering. The fund we raise go to provide logistics and supplies for this one-day outreach to hundreds of men, women and children in our community who have experienced homelessness and other financial hardships. 10/10/2025 10:00AM – 2:00PM
The Importance of Community Networking for Business
In an increasingly digital world, it’s easy to think that business can be conducted entirely online. While social media and email have their place, the real power of business growth lies in in-person connections. This is especially true for our thriving business community right here in Southeast Missouri. At the Chamber, we’ve seen time and…
Labor Day and Labor Markets
As we return from another Labor Day weekend, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the meaning of this holiday. It was created to honor the contributions of American workers-the people who built our country and continue to drive its progress. Today, that legacy is more important than ever as our workforce navigates a period…
A Rise in Niche and Hyper-Local Businesses
The modern consumer’s shift towards authentic, community-driven experiences is fueling the rise of niche and hyperlocal businesses. These enterprises thrive by focusing on a specific passion or service, transforming transactions into meaningful connections within their immediate community. The success of niche and hyperlocal businesses is a testament to the power of specialization and community connection.…
Good Business Starts with Good Hospitality
Last week was move in day for thousands of SEMO students as they got ready for today’s start of the fall semester. With move in activity that means hundreds of new residents and their families and friends were coming to spend some time and money here in Cape Girardeau as they connect with their new…
Rhodes to Celebrate Ribbon Cutting at Refurbished World’s Largest Cup
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – AUGUST 7, 2025 CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – Rhodes and the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, August 20, at 425 North Mount Auburn Road in Cape Girardeau to commemorate the recent refurbishing of the World’s Largest Fountain Drink Cup and celebrate…