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Cape Girardeau County Parks Hosts Special Olympics Polar Strut Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau County Parks Hosts Special Olympics Polar Strut Cape Girardeau – The 1st Annual Polar Strut 5K Race/ 1-mile walk will take place on December 12, 2025. Registered Participants from around the area will don Head Lamps and Glow Wear and take a “polar” run through the beautiful Christmas Lights in Cape County Park South…
Cake & Cookie Decorating Class
This cookie decorating class is a collaboration between Sharde Armour-Kumah of Sweet Celebrations by Dae and Rachael Long of Cookies by Rae. This class is perfect for the beginner or for the person who is just curious to learn what dessert decorating is all about! If you have limited experience with sugar cookies and cakes,…
Webinar for Business Owners: The Seller’s Journey
Join us on December 16th at 12:00 PM for a webinar designed to walk you through every step of the Seller Journey. Whether you’re 6 months or 6 years away from selling your business, understanding the process is the best way to protect value, avoid surprises, and make smart decisions going into 2026. Register at:…
Cruise Italy, Greece, & More Travel Presentation
Save the Date! Experience the Mediterranean Highlights✨ Cruise through Italy, Greece, and beyond on this unforgettable Mediterranean journey on June 10 – 20, 2027! Visit the comments for the flyer link! Includes: • 2 pre-cruise hotel nights in Rome with guided tours • 7-night cruise • Roundtrip airfare from St. Louis • And so much…
Century Casino Cuts Ribbon on New BetMGM Sportsbook
Last week, we celebrated the ribbon cutting and opening of the new BetMGM Sportsbook at Century Casino in Cape Girardeau. This significant investment is far more than just a new entertainment venue; it is a catalyst for economic growth and a vibrant enhancement of the quality of life throughout our entire region. The partnership between…
The Economic Impact of Shopping Local this Holiday Season
As we all come back to work or school following a busy holiday weekend, we are now officially into the final run up to Christmas, and the season that kicked off with Black Friday deals and Shop Local Saturday is more important than ever to keep the local economy humming. The sheer volume of holiday…
Codefi Announces Launch of AgTech Startup Studio in Cape Girardeau
With last week’s announcement from Codefi, Cape Girardeau continues to reinforce its role as the business and innovation hub of Southeast Missouri. For our region, the agricultural sector is foundational, and securing its future means embracing cutting-edge technology. Codefi is ready to make a massive leap forward in that effort. Codefi has officially announced the…
The Government is Reopened…Now What?
The sigh of relief across the U.S. business community is almost audible! With the government officially reopened, our nation’s capital, and indeed the broader economy, can begin to move forward without the shadow of immediate uncertainty. But for local businesses and those impacted by federal operations, the question quickly turns from “if” to “how” and…
United Way of Southeast Missouri Provides Relief to Local Food Pantries
Southeast Missouri… In response to the increasing need for food impacted by the federal shutdown, United Way of Southeast Missouri (UWSEMO) is stepping up to help by distributing $3,000 from an emergency fund to area food pantries within its four-county service area of Cape Girardeau, Perry, Bollinger, and northern Scott Counties. Mark Stone, Director of…