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New Workforce Transportation Program Seeing Results
It’s no secret, finding and maintaining employment, or hiring reliable workers, is nearly impossible when transportation is unavailable. Personal vehicles require monthly payments, insurance, and maintenance. Carpools are difficult to coordinate due to schedule differences. Public transportation may be unavailable in certain areas and can quickly become costly for those with a limited income. United…
Strollin’ Through the Colon
Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the United States. In conjunction with the American Cancer Society and the Missouri Cancer Consortium, Saint Francis Healthcare System will host a Strollin’ Through the Colon one-mile walk at Saint Francis Medical Center Entrance 6 on Saturday, March 9. Registration will start…
Saint Francis Foundation Accepting 2024 Healthcare Scholarship Applications
Applications for the 2024 Saint Francis Healthcare Scholarship Program funded by Saint Francis Foundation and Auxiliary are now available. The program awards more than 20 scholarships of up to $2,000 annually to students pursuing a healthcare-related career. The Steven C. Bjelich Executive Scholarship is available for students pursuing a master’s degree in Healthcare Administration and…
Power of Women Luncheon & Expo
The Power of Women Expo kicks off at 10 a.m., featuring local businesses, community groups, and Southeast campus organizations. At 11:45 a.m., the luncheon will take place, headlined by keynote speaker Dr. Linda Godwin, former NASA astronaut and SEMO alumna. Tickets for the expo and luncheon are available for purchase at semo.edu/powerofwomen. Individual tickets are…
Nunnery Travels & Associates-Dream Vacations Earns Prestigious Award
Cape Girardeau franchise inducted into the “Circle of Excellence” by Dream Vacations Dream Vacations, the nation’s leading home-based travel agent franchise, recently named franchise owner Carol Nunnery a member of the 2023 “Circle of Excellence,” an elite program that recognizes agencies for top sales achievement. “When I embarked on this adventure in 2015, my goal…
Mercy Hospital Southeast Names New Chief Medical Officer
Mercy Hospital Southeast welcomes a new chief medical officer, Dr. Naresh Agarwal. Dr. Agarwal joins Mercy with an impressive background in health care leadership, including most recently serving as the associate chief medical officer of primary care with Intermountain Healthcare in Utah. “Dr. Agarwal comes to Mercy Southeast with a strong history of frontline leadership…
Why Clustering like Businesses Works
Have you ever wondered why some areas seem to be a hotspot for similar businesses? Several restaurants in the same neighborhood, jewelry stores on the same block, or even similar business models opening in the same community. It’s not just coincidence – it’s called clustering, and it’s a game-changer for businesses and communities alike. So,…
4th Quarter Economic Growth
Last week, the Commerce Department reported that U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by a seasonally and inflation adjusted annualized rate of 3.3%, more than double the 1.5% expected by most economist. Positive economic news is a good start to the new year but it’s important for businesses to understand what the headlines mean. GDP…
Corporate Transparency Act Requires Action from Business
New Year’s Day started the clock on a new Federal Law requiring many business entities in the United States to file Beneficial Ownership Information with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) within the U.S. Department of the Treasury. While the initial filing deadline is the end of the year now is the time for business…
Fairfield by Marriott Open House
Please join us for the Grand Opening Event of the Fairfield by Marriott Cape Girardeau! Open house will be from 4:00pm to 7:00pm on Wednesday February 7th, 2024. The open house will provide access to several areas of the hotel including the lobby, dining area, pool, gym, and select hotel rooms! Please RSVP to events@hhm.llc.