Member News
United Way of Southeast Missouri 34th Annual Golf Tournament
United Way of Southeast Missouri is excited to be hosting its 34th Annual Golf Tournament! Sponsorship and team sign-ups are still available. The last day to submit a Sponsorship form is October 1st. The deadline for team sign-ups is October 8th. United Way of Southeast Missouri’s 34th Annual Golf Tournament: Team: $520 Team & Hole…
September Jobs Report
The recently released September jobs report showed U.S. job growth fell to the slowest pace in 2021. The economy added 194,000 jobs representing the smallest monthly gain since December 2020. The unemployment rate dropped to 4.8% as many workers exited the workforce. A decline in public sector jobs, primarily in schools, was the biggest factor…
Looking for Employees in Outside Traditional Labor Pools
As the competition for workers remains fierce, employers are looking outside traditional labor pools. In the Cape/Jackson metro area, there are more open positions than available workers. We are urging employers to look at various non-traditional sources for help. A couple of these methods are gaining support and having some results here and in other…
Annual Dinner Awards – Past Recipients
Young Professional of the Year – Past Recipients The Young Professional of the Year Award recognizes the work and achievements of a member that is under 40 years of age, as of December 31, 2024, has demonstrated success or achievement in their profession, and has been an active and impactful member of the Cape Girardeau…
It’s Fair Week!
This is certainly one of the largest regional events in the area drawing tens of thousands over an eight-day period. Yes, it’s fair week in Cape Girardeau. After last year’s event was cancelled, this marks the 166 Annual SEMO District Fair. The United States was an agricultural nation in its infancy and fairs were organized…
Cape Girardeau Area MAGNET Strategic Plan Survey
The newly reorganized and expanded Cape Girardeau Area MAGNET organization is creating an economic development strategic plan for the County and organization. The strategy will create a unified vision for economic development for the area and will assist MAGNET in defining and optimizing its economic development efforts as it transitions to new leadership. The goals of the…
McMillian Earns Professional Certification
Andrea McMillian, project assistant for Robinson Construction, has completed all requirements for the Project Management Institute (PMI) Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) credential. The CAPM certification demonstrates understanding of the fundamental knowledge, terminology, and processes of effective project management. PMI professional certification is a mark of excellence in any location and in any industry.…
United Way of Southeast Missouri Community Conversations
On November 9th, United Way of Southeast Missouri is inviting Cape Girardeau citizens to participate in ”Community Conversations.” Through this event, UWSEMO hopes to identify local unmet human service needs and possible interventions to meet those needs. Community Conversations encompass the community’s perspective and identify areas within that demonstrate success as well as those needing…
Codefi and Vizient co-host first annual Give Back Hack!
Give Back Hack is an all new, annual program co-hosted by Codefi and Vizient to give tech professionals across the region a chance to give back to the community. The program invites local designers and developers to volunteer their time and talent to create and support websites and apps needed by charities and small businesses…
Go Orange for Hunger Awareness on Sept. 17
September is Hunger Action Month, and Southeast Missouri Food Bank is encouraging businesses to ask employees to Go Orange for Hunger Awareness on Sept. 17, which is Hunger Action Day. Wear orange and post photos on social media with #semofoodbank and #hungeractionmonth for a chance to win prizes! The food bank is also hosting a…