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Navigating Late Summer Inflation Data as We Turn to Planning for Q4
Navigating Late Summer Inflation Data as We Turn to Planning for Q4 With headline inflation settling near 3.4% and core inflation cooling to 2.5%, the overall economic picture shows signs of stabilizing. However, for regional business leaders across Southeast Missouri, macro trends hit differently on the ground. As we head into fall and map out…
Read MoreUnlocking AI For Your Small Business – A New 4-Part Workshop Series with Codefi
Unlocking AI For Your Small Business – A New 4-Part Workshop Series with Codefi Artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword reserved for tech giants; it is becoming an essential toolkit for local businesses looking to save time, streamline operations, and boost daily productivity. To help regional small businesses navigate the latest shift in…
Read MoreUnlocking Opportunity: Exploring SEMO REDI’s New Industry Insights
Unlocking Opportunity: Exploring SEMO REDI’s New Industry Insights The regional economy is moving quickly. Rapidly evolving technologies, changing workforce demands, and a competitive national landscape mean that staying ahead requires clear data, strong partnerships, and shared vision. Last week SEMO REDI launched a new publication called Industry Insights. Designed to highlight the trends, success stories,…
Read MoreBack to School Season is Here, Next Steps for Local Businesses to Take Advantage
Back to School Season is Here, Next Steps for Local Businesses to Take Advantage August is just days away and it brings one of the most profitable shifts of the year to our region: Back-to-School season. Back to School in Cape Girardeau is not just parents shopping for K-12 backpacks and classroom supplies, it’s also…
Read MoreSoutheast Missouri Pets 2nd Annual Trivia Night
Put your knowledge to the test while supporting a great cause at Southeast Missouri Pets’ 2nd Annual Trivia Night on Saturday, August 8, at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., with trivia beginning at 6:00 p.m. The evening will feature multiple rounds of trivia, games, prizes, raffles, and…
Read MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri Celebrates 25 Years of Mentorship in Cape Girardeau
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri recently celebrated 25 years of serving the Cape Girardeau community with a special anniversary event during the June 24 Cape Catfish game. The celebration brought together families, mentors, volunteers, supporters, and community partners to recognize the organization’s lasting impact and its continued commitment to youth across Southeast Missouri.…
Read MoreUWSEMO Young Professionals After-Hours
If you’re a young professional wanting to give back to our community, join United Way of Southeast Missouri on July 30th for an after-hours event. Meet their new network of partners, learn about their volunteer needs, and network with like-minded people. Registration is requested but not required. Bring a friend! Registration link: https://unitedwayofsemo.org/rsvp
Read MoreGrowing Our Own: How the SEMO & Missouri S&T Partnership Strengthens Our Workforce
Growing Our Own: How the SEMO & Missouri S&T Partnership Strengthens Our Workforce When we talk about regional economic growth, the conversation always comes back to one critical resource: specialized talent. Finding and retaining the technical professionals who drive modern industry is one of the biggest challenges facing our business community today. That is why…
Read MoreScooping Up Summer Success by Thinking Outside the Box
Scooping Up Summer Success by Thinking Outside the Box Summer can bring a distinct shift in rhythm for local businesses, especially in a college town like Cape Girardeau. While some sectors thrive under the summer sun, many retail and service-oriented shops face a seasonal slowdown as families travel and daily routines shift. The secret to…
Read MoreBeat the Summer Slump: Keeping Things Smooth When Everyone is Out
Beat the Summer Slump: Keeping Things Smooth When Everyone is Out The July 4th holiday weekend has wrapped, the summer heat is officially peaking, and your team’s collective focus has likely drifted toward vacations and long afternoons. For managers, this is often the most exhausting stretch of the year, spent frantically juggling rotating PTO requests,…
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