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Are You Falling for Performance Punishment?

By growthzone | January 30, 2023

Staffing shortages, steady and growing business activity and the need to do more with less. This is a common topic of discussion among business owners and manager. As you do you best to manage expectations and get the most out of your team, watch out for the management pitfall that is “Performance Punishment.” Businesses in…

12th Annual SEMO Food Bank Golf Classic

By growthzone | January 13, 2023

September 18th, 2023 @ 12:00 PM Four-man scramble at Dalhousie; proceeds benefit Southeast Missouri Food Bank’s programs to fight hunger in southeast Missouri.   Save the date! More details to come! Questions? Contact hcollier@semofoodbank.org.

You CAN Fight Hunger

By growthzone | January 13, 2023

February is Canned Food Month and SEMO Food Bank is asking local businesses to help replenish the shelves at our partner agencies. It’s simple: Ask your staff and customers to bring in canned food during the month of February. If you have multiple offices or branches, hold a competition to see who brings in the…

The Friends Gala

By growthzone | January 11, 2023

Please join us for the Seventh Annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala on Saturday, March 4 at the Drury Plaza Conference Center. The event will feature live entertainment, a delicious plated dinner and open bar, fabulous live auction and other fun activities. The Friends Gala funds help make life a little easier for patients battling…

Technology Advancement in AI and the Impact on Business

By growthzone | January 9, 2023

Business has always been impacted and many times enhanced with the advance of technology. As digital technology advances continue at a rapid pace, new innovations in areas like Artificial Intelligence or AI can mean new opportunities and even threats to business as usual. Growing up as a Sci Fi fan moves like 2001: A Space…

When Pigs Fly BBQ Bash

By growthzone | January 5, 2023

The 3rd Annual When Pigs Fly Indoor BBQ Bash returns to the Show Me Center on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Doors open at 10:30am and admission includes SAMPLING at ALL professional BBQ team booths for BBQ (Peoples’ Choice Judging) and the Hero’s Cup! This year’s Master of Ceremonies is the Winningest MAN in BBQ, Myron…

America’s Car-Mart New Year’s Tax Time Event

By growthzone | January 5, 2023

It’s tax season. Are you looking for a new vehicle? America’s Car-Mart can help! Take advantage of this great offer and keep your money working for you. Visit your local Car-Mart or get started on-line today. Learn more at https://www.car-mart.com/new-years-tax-time-event/  

KRCU Public Radio’s Valentine’s Fundraiser

By growthzone | January 5, 2023

Treat your valentine with sweets from My Daddy’s Cheesecake and support Public Radio. Give a gift basket of sweet treats from My Daddy’s Cheesecake for a $50 donation to KRCU Public Radio. All proceeds benefit KRCU Public Radio. Visit krcu.org/valentines or call (573) 651-5070 to reserve your gift basket by February 7. Pick up at…

Federal and Missouri Mandatory Labor Posters Updated

By growthzone | January 5, 2023

The State of Missouri and the Federal Government have both updated their mandatory labor posters for 2023. Various state and federal laws require certain posters to be displayed for the benefit of employees and employers. Updates include postings EEOC-P/E-1 and LS-112. OnBoard, a local human resource company, provides one concise posting that contains all required…

Elite Travel, Inc. Travel Advisor Travels to Antarctica

By growthzone | January 4, 2023

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (December 29, 2022) — Elite Travel, Inc. travel advisor, Jamie Shultz, had the honor of being aboard Lindblad Expedition’s newest ship, National Geographic Resolution, for a 10-day cruise to Antarctica. From Ushuaia, Argentina, Shultz sailed through the rough waters of the Drake Passage. Once on Antarctic lands, naturalists educated Shultz on the…