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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 thousands of college students moving into dorms, upgrading gear, and exploring local dining. With…
Southeast 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…
Big 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.…
UWSEMO 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
Elite Travel Inc. Celebrates Brittany Beard’s Completion of 2026 SeaWorld Specialist Training
[Cape Girardeau, MO] – July 17, 2026 – Elite Travel Inc. is excited to announce that travel advisor Brittany Beard has completed the 2026 SeaWorld Specialist Training Program, continuing her commitment to providing clients with expert vacation planning and exceptional service. The training equips Brittany with the latest knowledge on SeaWorld parks, attractions, vacation packages,…
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 Friday’s announcement of an engineering partnership between Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) and…
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 breaking through the mid-summer lull? Injecting a little fun…
Albert J. Mencias, MD, Joins Saint Francis Advanced Orthopedic Specialists
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Adelbert J. Mencias, MD to Advanced Orthopedic Specialists. Mencias graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Mencias completed his residency from Indiana University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and his fellowship from Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center. He is board certified with the…
Capetown Senior Living Invites Community to Open House Series Every Thursday in July
Cape Girardeau, MO – Capetown Senior Living is excited to welcome community members, families, healthcare professionals, and prospective residents to a special Open House Series taking place every Thursday throughout the month of July from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at its newly renovated community. Located at 2857 Cape La Croix Road in Cape Girardeau,…