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Drive-Thru Job Fair
The Missouri Job Center and SEMO are partnering up for a new hiring event! With this style of event participation is easier than ever! Simply fill out a registration form and provide the Job Center with around 200 copies of a flyer advertising your job openings. We will take care of the rest!
Bourbon + Bitters 1 Year Anniversary Celebration
Join B + B as we celebrate 1 year of business. We will have a street party including LIVE music by Ivas John Band and Gen X, an outdoor bar, and food options. May 31, 2025 | Event will end at 11:00 PM. Feel free to call with any questions- 573-803-7868
Free Community Estate Planning Workshops
Join attorney, Amanda Smith, to learn the different types of estate planning documents every family needs and the pitfalls and risks of not having a plan in place. There are multiple dates to choose from and seating is limited, so contact us today to secure your spot. Call 573-271-3003 or email team@amandasmith.law. May 23,…
2025 Mercy Golf Classic
Join us on Monday, September 8, 2025 for a fun day on the golf course at Mercy Health Foundation Southeast’s Annual Golf Classic! The annual tournament is held each year at Dalhousie Golf Club, bringing members of our community together to provide for the needs of Mercy Hospital Southeast patients. Shotgun Start: 7:30 a.m. or…
Proposition A Takes Effect, what You Need to Know
Missouri’s Proposition A, approved by voters in late 2024 and upheld by the state Supreme Court in April 2025, is now in effect as of May 1. This new law requires many employers to provide paid sick leave to their employees, marking a significant shift in workplace policy. Under Proposition A, employees earn one hour…
Innovate SOMO Partnership Expanding Programs Statewide
Last Friday, the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) announced an award of over $2.9 million out of Federal State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) funds to Codefi and Missouri State University’s efactory. This significant investment will expand the reach of the Southern Missouri Innovation Network (Innovate SOMO), enhancing entrepreneurial support services across the state.…
Developing Young Professionals
Last week, I had the opportunity to join 150 “Young Professionals” at the 7th Annual YPC Summit. Even though I maybe a few years past the “40ish and Under” target market, I still found some great takeaways to share. In today’s ever-changing business environment, organizations that commit to investing in the development of young professionals…
Business and Community
For businesses or organizations, the opportunity to support a variety of groups, programs or activities can often be overwhelming. Retail locations can sometimes have multiple contacts in a day for contributions, donations, or other similar requests. How to balance a desire to support everyone with the reality of limited resources can be an important process…
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Ritter Communications Announces Retirement of Alan Morse
Ritter Communications Executive Chairman Alan Morse shares plans for retirement after 11 years of leadership. Ritter Communications, a leader in broadband solutions delivering best-in-class speed and reliability, announces the retirement of Executive Chairman Alan Morse, effective April 30, after more than a decade of dedicated leadership to the company. Morse joined the company as President…