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New Luxury Duplex Development by SMG Realty

By growthzone | January 13, 2021

Three, four, and five bedroom options with high-end finishes, double car garages, walk-out basements, and lots of square footage. Located one mile from I-55 off the La Salle Exit, off of Baldwin Drive in Cape City limits, Jackson School district.  

MDC’s Prucinsky “Incredibly Excited” to be Named Cape Nature Center Manager

By growthzone | January 13, 2021

Laci Prucinsky has begun her second endeavor in southeast Missouri – this time as the new Cape Girardeau Nature Center manager. “A decade ago, I spent a summer conducting bird and vegetation surveys across the entire state,” she said. “I never thought that I would return; however, I’m incredibly excited to take this step forward…

Preparing for Changes in Our Region’s Economic Drivers

By growthzone | January 11, 2021

Before the pandemic, technology visionary Leonard Brody called what we are experiencing today a complete reset of the operating system of our planet. And today, it’s only been accelerated. In a recent presentation, Brody said change today is occurring unlike anything we have experienced in the last 100 years. He believes the next decade will…

Meet Beth!

By growthzone | January 11, 2021

The Cape Chamber is excited to introduce to you our newest employee, Beth Salyer! Beth has joined the Chamber team as our Administrative Coordinator. Responsible for keeping the Cape Chamber’s ecosystem humming, Beth will be the first face you see when walking into our office, the first voice you hear when calling our number, and…

Missouri Minimum Wage Increases to $10.30 per hour on January 1

By growthzone | January 4, 2021

2021 is a new year and with it comes a new set of laws, rules, and guidelines. Are you prepared? The Minimum Wage Rate in Missouri for private employers changed effective January 1, 2021. The Governor’s office announced the new rate is $10.30 per hour. All private businesses are required to pay at least the…

5 things you should know about your Chamber membership in 2021

By growthzone | January 4, 2021

Chamber members have access to networking events, professional development programs, committee involvement and more, but did you know about these 5 benefits of Chamber membership?

Top Predictions for 2021

By growthzone | December 28, 2020

Near the end of each year, I do research to determine what experts believe will be the top trends in business for the coming year. It is interesting how most agree with several leading concepts. Let’s take a look at a few.

What We Did This Year

By growthzone | December 28, 2020

Whether you experienced successes beyond your wildest dreams or became a stronger person for the hardships you endured, reflecting on what you took from 2020 is one of the best ways you can prepare to make 2021 even better.

Quality of Life in 2021

By growthzone | December 21, 2020

I have a feeling this important component of a vibrant community is only going to be more highly regarded in 2021 and beyond. Quality of life is a much used phrase in the marketing materials of just about every area. But exactly what is quality of life and how do you measure it? And, following…

Plan a Holiday Party Your Team Actually Appreciates

By growthzone | December 17, 2020

2020 has been a year full of twists, turns, changes and collaborations (You obviously know this). Most likely, your organization has had more change in direction this year then ever before. Your office holiday party will be the same deal. But, how do you plan on office party in a national pandemic? I do not…