Chamber Updates
What Makes an Industrial Park “Platinum Ready” and Why Does it Matter
What Makes an Industrial Park “Platinum Ready” and Why Does it Matter When looking at an industrial park, it’s easy to see just open ground and access roads. In economic development, however, a master-planned industrial site is a region’s most powerful job creator and tax-based anchor. Modern companies investing millions in new facilities focus on…
Read MoreBack to School (Adult Edition)
Back to School (Adult Edition) Even if your classroom days are long behind you, late August has a way of resetting the entire community. Yellow buses are back on the road, Friday night football lights are turning on, and the energy across town shifts almost overnight. You don’t have to be a student to feel…
Read MoreNavigating 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…
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