Member News
Spring Commencement & Workforce
Last weekend was the kickoff for commencement season as some area High Schools and Southeast Missouri State University held their graduation ceremonies. The pomp and circumstance of spring continues over the course of the next two weeks as other area high schools hold their events and prepare to send their students off to their next…
The Friends of Saint Francis to Hold Annual Golf Tournament
The Friends of Saint Francis Golf Tournament will take place from 6:30 am to 5 pm at the world-class Dalhousie Golf Club on Friday, August 18, 2023. “Chipping Away at Hunger” is the theme for the annual four-person scramble which benefits community efforts to feed hungry children both regionally and locally. Last year’s tournament raised…
Saint Francis Foundation Recognizes Philanthropists
Saint Francis Foundation recently recognized Dr. Michael Trueblood with a Healing Hands Lifetime Giving Award in recognition of his long-term support and leadership giving. The award was presented at Grace Notes, an annual donor appreciation dinner hosted by the Foundation. “His generosity has helped provide comfort and healing to numerous patients and colleagues over the…
Saint Francis to Offer Camp STAT for Local High School Students
Saint Francis Healthcare System is once again hosting Camp STAT, a weeklong opportunity offering high school students a “behind the scenes” look into healthcare and hands-on learning experiences. Participants will learn skills and see them applied in real healthcare situations, receive training to help in emergent situations, become certified in basic first aid and CPR,…
Community Transportation Picnic
5/23/2023 5:30 PM at Capaha Park, Shelter # 1 Join United Way and Cape Transit Authority on May 23rd at the Capaha Park Shelter #1 by the Broadway playground in Cape Girardeau for a Community Transportation Picnic. We will have free hot dogs provided by CTA and exciting updates from United Way’s Community Transportation Coalition!…
Your Cape Girardeau City Facilities!
Local Government Week is approaching and it is the perfect time to see how public services impact your daily life. We don’t normally have to think about where our clean water comes from, and where it goes after we are done with it. If you are curious, the City of Cape Girardeau is now offering…
The Value of a Growing Regional Airport
With a recently completed rebuild of Taxiway Bravo, the groundbreaking for a new modern terminal, and the coming addition of 20 high quality T-Hangars things area starting to Fly High at CGI and that’s good for business. Cape Girardeau Regional Airport has been active in the news over the last year as they welcomed a…
Construction and Growth Season
Spring is here and that means construction season is getting ready to move into full gear. With both private and public projects going on all around the region there is a lot of activity to watch for. Driving around Cape Girardeau you can see many great development projects well underway. Two hotels, a new Fairfield…
Planning in 2023
The second quarter of 2023 is well underway, and the economy seems to have stayed more stable than expected at the start of the year. Now is a great time for business leaders to revisit, review and refocus on their 2023 plans. At the end of 2022 projections for business activity and growth in 2023…