Member News
Missouri DeMolay Annual Convention Coming Memorial Day Weekend
Visit Cape is honored to welcome Missouri DeMolay to Cape Girardeau. Missouri DeMolay has held its annual convention in Jefferson City for over 30 years. This year’s convention will be the first outside of the capitol. Visit Cape would like to allow local businesses the opportunity to show support for the next generation of men…
New Programs to Expand Childcare Access Could Reduce Workforce Inequality
A January 2023 report from the World Economic Forum found that “The pandemic negatively impacted women much more than men: while women constituted approximately 39% of the global workforce, they suffered 54% of the job losses.” A study from the University of Arkansas found that one factor may be that women bear a disproportionate amount of childcare responsibilities, which…
SEMO Athletics and SEMO Food Bank Team Up to ‘Strike Out Hunger’
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Southeast Missouri’s Department of Athletics is again teaming up with the Southeast Missouri Food Bank, this time to Strike Out Hunger during the 2023 baseball season. Sikeston Jaycees, Midwest Sterilization and SoutheastHEALTH are also involved in this great cause. For every strikeout by opposing hitters this year, Sikeston Jaycees, Midwest Sterilization,…
A Day in the Park with Green Bear 2023
The Green Bear Project educators welcome you and your family and friends for a day full of fun at the Cape County Park North. There will be crafts and experiences for the whole family. Green Bear will also be making an appearance with some fun activities! The Green Bear Project brings awareness and educates the…
Public Safety Investments That Benefit Business Operations Cost
On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, the Cape Girardeau Fire Department announced the lowering of the city’s PPC rating from a 4/4X to a 3/3X. This recognition of improvement in our fire safety and response capability is related to the work for our city organization to invest in our fire prevention and response infrastructure and can…
Community Health Assessment Survey
As a community leader, you have been specifically selected to receive this online survey created by a working group dedicated to public health improvement in Cape Girardeau County. The purpose of this survey is to obtain feedback about what leaders in Cape Girardeau County think about the health needs of our residents. We would like…
“25 for Life” Quarter Auction
This auction will be benefitting Options for Women, Help for Families on March 4th at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Scott City, MO. Advance Tickets –Â $20 (Includes a bid number and food/drinks) Doors open at 4:00 PM & Auction begins at 5:30 PM Remember to bring quarters! There will be an oral auction…
Saint Francis to Offer Free Skin Cancer Screenings
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, affecting millions of Americans every year. About one in five Americans will develop skin cancer during their lifetime. In conjunction with the American Academy of Dermatology’s SPOT me® screening program, Saint Francis Healthcare System will offer free skin…
Business Policy HR Practices & Recreational Marijuana
On Friday, February 3, 2023, the State of Missouri officially joined 20 other US States and the District of Columbia as Recreational Marijuana sales began throughout the state. For businesses with employees this may mean a need to review your policies, procedures, and HR practices to ensure your in compliance and prepared. With recreational sales…