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SEMO economics professor agrees recession likely, difficult to say when (8/21/19)A growing number of business economists believe the United States will slip into an economic recession in the next couple of years, but an economics professor at Southeast Missouri State University... -
Council fails to pass motions, assuring renewal of liquor license for banquet hall (8/20/19)A Cape Girardeau banquet hall will have its liquor license renewed after the city council Monday failed to secure the necessary four votes to uphold the city manager’s decision to deny it. Council...
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Business Notebook: Student appreciation, a 'thank you' from Community Foundation, a great place for administrative assistants (8/19/19)In case you hadn't noticed, Southeast Missouri State University students are back in town, and while we might complain about the extra traffic on streets surrounding campus, we should all be happy... -
Three Rivers in Sikeston growing industrial hemp to help local farmers (8/19/19)SIKESTON, Mo. -- Three Rivers College in Sikeston is taking part in an educational initiative growing industrial hemp in an effort to help local farmers who intend to grow the crop in the spring. "It... -
How to keep your razors from contributing to landfill waste (8/19/19)NEW YORK -- How bad is your disposable razor for the environment? The question is gaining attention among consumers amid a growing global campaign against plastic waste, with cities and countries...
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Business Notebook: 'Interest' in Sears building? Meyer on the move. Godfather's part II? Lowe's layoffs? (8/12/19)The future of the 150,000-square-foot Sears Grand building in Cape Girardeau is uncertain following the announcement last week by Sears Holdings the store is among 26 large-format Sears and Kmart... -
Human resources professional: Dealing with workplace conflicts — and finding positive solutions — is possible (8/12/19)Conflict in the workplace is often inevitable and while it's usually thought of as something to be avoided, it can often lead to something positive, when handled correctly. That was the message last... -
Minivan sales keep falling, but experts say they'll live on (8/12/19)DETROIT -- They were the suburban vehicle of choice in the 1990s and early 2000s, but ever since, minivans appeared to be riding the slow lane to extinction. The soccer moms who once made the boxy...
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Sponsored: Improving Soft Skills in Our Community (7/31/19)What do we hear frequently from our existing employers about job applicants? From businesses to schools, churches to parents, charities to civic organizations, there is much discussion about the... -
Sponsored: Southeast Hospital Opens State-of-the-Art Hybrid Operating Room (7/16/19)SoutheastHEALTH has enlarged and upgraded an operating suite to handle the most complex heart and blood vessel problems. This hybrid operating suite is designed for multispecialty use that can... -
50 years strong: P&G impacts on eight alumni (7/15/19)BY JAY WOLZ The impact Procter & Gamble has had on Cape Girardeau and the surrounding region over the past 50 years is virtually impossible to calculate. Since opening its first production line here...
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.300 Baseball: Former professional baseball player Blake DeWitt talks business and baseball (7/12/19)June 2004 was a big month in the life of Blake DeWitt. The Sikeston, Missouri, native had a strong reputation on the baseball diamond with a sweet left-handed swing. An all-around star athlete, he... -
Sponsored: It's Called TMVR: SoutheastHEALTH Offers Innovative Non-Surgical Treatment for Leaky Mitral Valves (7/11/19)An estimated 50,000 people in the United States undergo open-heart surgery each year for the treatment of a leaking mitral valve. However, this major surgery is not an option when patients are too... -
Sponsored: 5 Reasons to Join Your Local Chamber of Commerce (7/10/19)Are you looking for new ways to market your business? The Cape Chamber offers tons of opportunities to connect with local business owners, entrepreneurs and thought leaders in your community. -
From Thailand's Royal Courts to Midwest Restaurants: Bistro Saffron owner Su Hill's family saga (7/10/19)She was 18. A worn Samsonite suitcase purchased from an American GI in hand, Supapon Saysanan (now Su Hill) left Thailand to attend Memphis State (now the University of Memphis) and find her way. Her... -
Sponsored: SoutheastHEALTH Opens New Heart and Vascular Pavilion Designed for Patient, Family Comfort (7/9/19)SoutheastHEALTH has opened a new, patient-centered Heart and Vascular Pavilion at Southeast Hospital. The new unit, located on the hospital's fifth floor, has been under construction since July of... -
Fashion as Branding: It's more than a style. (7/8/19)For these three Southeast Missouri businessmen, fashion is about more than looking good at the office; it's about creating a brand for themselves, an association with a particular signature item that... -
SATIRE: What's your sign? (7/5/19)I've heard grumbling lately about the new fluorescent "State Law: Yield to Pedestrians Within Crosswalk" signs that Cape Girardeau has installed smack dab in the middle of Broadway. Oh, how the worm... -
Outside the Office: Julia Jones (7/3/19)Julia Jones, Parks and Recreation director for the City of Cape Girardeau, began riding horses when she was 4 years old. In the 1990s, she began showing her horse in hunter/jumper and dressage... -
For the Love of Honey (7/2/19)Paul Koeper is one of the three commissioners for Cape Girardeau County, and he’s happy to talk about county roads, the construction of a new courthouse and state prisoner reimbursement rates. But... -
Book Review: Principles, by Ray Dalio (7/2/19)Ray Dalio's book, "Principles," is about decision making and its impact on personal and professional growth. We often go through life as a passive recipient of what is going on in the world instead... -
Business briefs (7/1/19)A bicentennial book is being compiled to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the founding of Perry County. The book will contain a history of the county from 1921 to 2021, alongside the histories...
