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Sponsored: Advanced Pest Control Systems provides trusted pest control (5/10/24)Advanced Pest Control Systems has been providing trusted and reliable pest control in Cape Girardeau County for decades. Locals Gary and Penny Schuessler currently own the business founded by Gary’s father Gene Schuessler in 1980. They pride themselves on offering the most environmentally safe, effective methods for treating every possible pest and termite problem at home and commercial properties...
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Sponsored: PC Medical Centers restores hope for nerve health (5/10/24)B MagazinePeripheral neuropathy is the progressive degeneration of the nerves in the body that make you move and feel. Living with peripheral neuropathy presents a myriad of challenges that extend beyond physical discomfort. The constant tingling, numbness and pain can disrupt daily activities, making even the simplest tasks seem daunting...
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Sponsored: Hometown service at Auto Tire and Parts NAPA (5/10/24)Auto Tire and Parts NAPA has earned the name “the parts professionals since 1909.” They are the most experienced parts experts, so you can get the right part the first time, coupled with hometown personal service. The company carries a wide selection of parts for all your vehicles. You may know they have auto and truck parts, but they also have heavy duty, farm and ATV parts, along with paint and body shop supplies, tools and equipment, and machine shop services...
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Sponsored: Advance Performance Chiropractic individualizes treatment (5/10/24)Advance Performance Chiropractic combines physical therapy and chiropractic practices to give patients the quickest path to wellness. They offer traditional chiropractic treatment, acupuncture, dry needling, cupping, IASTM (scraping), DOT physicals, performance enhancement analysis for athletes, sports and work physicals, among other services. With every service, Advance Performance Chiropractic prides themselves on listening to patients first, then creating the best plan for that individual...
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Sponsored: Award-winning Riverside Roofing provides quality service (5/10/24)Riverside Roofing knows a leaky roof is not something to ignore. When it comes to this important asset, you only want the most experienced company to protect your business and investment. With 9 years in business, Riverside Roofing is the commercial roofing company to call. ...
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Sponsored: Edge Realty wins national, local awards (5/10/24)Real estate publisher Real Trends ranked Edge Realty as the 153rd largest independent residential real estate brokerage in the nation for residential sales volume in 2023. In addition, Edge Realty ranked No. 1 in sales and transaction volume in the local REALTOR association Southeast Missouri REALTORS for the 19th consecutive year, selling nearly as much real estate as the next seven companies combined, according to MARIS MLS. ...
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Sponsored: Team Sergio Continues to blossom (5/10/24)Spring is officially here, and Team Sergio is continuing to bloom. They have moved to Edge Realty and are excited to continue growing our community. Team Sergio also gained a few new faces in 2024: Kate and Teddy Ivie, Leigh Ludolph and Paris Johnson. ...
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Sponsored: Plans to further expand Cape Girardeau Regional Airport on the horizon (5/10/24)Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) is reflecting on the past while embracing the future. What does the future of CGI look like? A spacious, more efficient, comfortable and welcoming, modernized terminal. The anticipated opening of this new over $12 million terminal is slated for late Summer 2024...
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Sponsored: Commitment to community, excellence in engineering (5/10/24)Strickland Engineering has gone above and beyond for more than 45 years. Why? They care tremendously about the community and continue to make it a safe and welcoming place. Located in Jackson, Missouri, Strickland Engineering excels at helping clients overcome a variety of mechanical, structural, electrical, civil and industrial engineering challenges, in addition to offering surveying services...
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Sponsored: THE LUTHERAN HOME TAKES ON NEW CHALLENGES, CELEBRATES ACHIEVEMENTS (5/10/24)For five years, the Lutheran Home has received a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, making it the highest-rated skilled health center in the area. In addition, the Lutheran Home has been named one of the Top 10 Nursing Homes in the state of Missouri by Newsweek Magazine and their research partner, Statista...
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Sponsored: AVOID PESKY MOSQUITOES, TICKS AND OUTDOOR PESTS WITH BUG ZERO (5/10/24)Living in the heartland has many benefits. However, mosquitoes and ticks certainly aren’t one of them. Bug Zero can treat the exterior of your home, so you don’t have to worry about sprays or candles to enjoy an evening in your backyard. Bug Zero treats your backyard areas during peak outdoor pest pressure months, targeting plant foliage, shaded areas and roof edges where pesky outdoor pests frequent. ...
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Sponsored: Tomlin Insurance Group offers 40 years of expertise in Medicare (5/10/24)Tomlin Insurance Group, an award-winning insurance broker in Jackson, Missouri, offers a wide range of life and health products in Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas. Tomlin Insurance Group specializes in Medicare-related products, including supplements such as “Medigap” policies, Advantage plans and prescription drug plans...
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Sponsored: GearHeads offers digital car assessments, loaner vehicles, shuttles to serve customers (5/10/24)GearHeads, one of the few woman-owned complete automotive repair facilities in the region, has been locally-owned and operated for more than 13 years. GearHeads understands vehicles are an investment and works with customers’ budgets to prioritize services that need to be completed immediately and those that can wait...
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Sponsored: Reppert’s serves Southeast Missouri’s office supply needs for 55 years (5/10/24)Reppert’s Office Supply has served this region for decades. The store opened in 1969 in Anna, Illinois, and expanded to include locations in Sparta and Carmi, Illinois. Now, they have five locations, after acquiring Mid-South Office Supply and Heartland Office Supply in Sikeston, Missouri...
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Sponsored: Tee’ED Off offers top-of-line technology for golfers of all skill levels (5/10/24)Bringing the most up-to-date technology in the golf industry to Southeast Missouri, Tee’ED Off is a one-of-a-kind facility in Jackson with a custom-built simulator featuring the newest Foresight (Falcon) overhead launch monitor, three JC Video hi-speed cameras and K-Vest 3D swing analysis software...
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Sponsored: Delta Companies, Inc. celebrates 100 years (5/10/24)Delta Companies, Inc. celebrated their 100th anniversary in 2023, a century after founder Edward Regenhardt and his sons William and Ted incorporated as the Regenhardt Construction Company. The company has experienced periods of explosive growth followed by periods of consolidation and stabilization throughout the past 100 years, from their first project mixing and hauling concrete for the Poplar Bluff, Mo., city streets in 1923, to converting from a predominantly concrete construction company into a vertically-integrated company during the 1960s, to specializing in hot mix asphalt and aggregates in the 1990s.. ...
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Sponsored: Busch Pet Products nutrition experts provide community with healthy pet food options (5/10/24)Busch Pet Products was established in 2010 with a passion and focus on companion pet nutrition. Before cats and dogs were introduced to kibble, they ate real food. Extensive, persuasive marketing over the years has led consumers to believe pets cannot, and should not, eat real food, but this is simply not true...
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Sponsored: Is it time to outsource your payroll? (5/10/24)Payroll can be one of the most complex areas of a business to understand and balance with other responsibilities. It can be time-consuming and complicated. And if you’re spending too much time wrapped up in payroll, you’re not able to properly plan, strategize or run your company...
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Sponsored: SE MO REDI expands partners for regional development (5/10/24)During 2023, Southeast Missouri Regional Economic Development, Inc. (SE MO REDI) doubled its number of partners involved in regional development. With this network of over 30 dedicated private and public organizations, SE MO REDI is well-positioned to further the economic development of Southeast Missouri...
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Sponsored: The Chateau Girardeau celebrates milestone year, welcomes new CEO (5/10/24)Progressing through decades and growing with the culture of a new world, while keeping true to the values that were established from the start is not an easy task. In July 2024, The Chateau Girardeau will celebrate its milestone 45th anniversary, and their vision has remained the same. They strive to be a premier, progressive regional leader in the provision of senior independent living and housing with high-quality health and wellness services...
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Sponsored: Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce sets goals for 2024 (5/10/24)In 2023, the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce saw an increase in participation in Chamber programming, including at Business After Hours; Leadership and Development; the Business Breakfast, which has an attendance of more than 150 members monthly; and Women’s Impact Network (WIN), which has an average attendance of more than 170...
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Sponsored: The Emergence of Battery Powered Lawn Care Equipment (5/10/24)Not long ago, the mention of Spring suggested the smell of fresh cut grass, but also all that gasoline and mixed oil used in lawn equipment to cut that grass. Today, more homeowners are replacing their dated, gas guzzling string and hedge trimmers with battery powered options that offer the same power and performance. Brands like Stihl, EGO, Milwaukee, Craftsman and Dewalt produce battery powered equipment with high performance that requires little to no maintenance...
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Sponsored: Pre-Planning Final Wishes with Ford & Sons is the Smart, Compassionate Decision (5/10/24)Arranging the details of your funeral and cemetery services can be a difficult step to take. No one likes to think about these things, but having a plan in place is a smart and compassionate choice for you and your family. Pre-planning allows your loved ones to celebrate your life without the added stress of planning during an already-difficult time...
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Sponsored: MRV Banks celebrates state-wide growth (5/10/24)MRV Banks was one of the fastest growing banks in Missouri in 2023. Over the past few years, the financial institution has doubled their number of employees and opened branches in Festus and St. Charles, allowing them to provide service for customers in new markets and create employment opportunities...
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Sponsored: Robinson Companies, Inc. ranks among top 50 contractors, according to Associated Builders and Contractors (5/10/24)Robinson Construction ranked No. 39 on the Associated Builders and Contractors Top 150 General Contractors, and No. 81 on the Top 250 Performers in 2023. The company was also featured on the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Regional top lists in four regions throughout the U.S...
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Sponsored: New inclusive driving program, SADI Drive Ability, coming soon (5/10/24)SEMO Alliance for Disability Independence (SADI) will open a new, inclusive driving school called SADI Drive Ability for individuals who want to learn to drive. Typical teens who want to get their permit and practice driving, individuals with physical disabilities, individuals recovering from traumatic brain injury and stroke, and individuals with developmental disabilities including autism will be able to attend the school. ...
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Sponsored: Americare, parent company of Capetown and Auburn Creek, named to Best Senior Living rankings by U.S. News & World Report (5/10/24)Americare Senior Living, the parent company of Capetown and Auburn Creek, has been named to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Senior Living ratings. To be recognized as one of the Best Senior Living communities, individual locations had to earn a specific final weighted score tabulated in the independent methodology developed by the U.S. News health data analytics team...
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Sponsored: KASTEN offers new services to customers in 2024 (5/10/24)In addition to hot tubs, hearth and masonry, KASTEN is known as the premier provider of swimming pools: above-ground, in-ground and everything in-between. After several years of customer requests, KASTEN has expanded their service department for 2024 to include the installation of the pools they sell and the addition of servicing of pools in the community. These services include pool openings and closings, pool liner replacements and scheduled pool maintenance...
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Sponsored: First State Community Bank offers Hometown Banking with Modern Tech Convenience (5/10/24)First State Community Bank (FSCB) believes in staying true to the roots that have helped it grow to 55+ branches across Missouri. However, they also know their investment in technology is pivotal in meeting the demands and behaviors of their customers and serving their communities best...
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Sponsored: Enjoy the view at Cape Girardeau’s newest hotel (5/10/24)Nestled in the heart of Cape Girardeau, The Riverview hotel offers 69 rooms to business and leisure travelers. Overlooking the mighty Mississippi River, guests enjoy stunning views and plenty of dining options. The Riverview is an ideal hotel for hosting business conferences, meetings or conventions, as there is access to Century Casino’s event center and a smaller meeting room, The Delta Room, on the first floor of the hotel...
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Sponsored: Arnold Insurance puts client needs first (5/9/24)B MagazineAs an independent insurance broker founded in Southeast Missouri, Arnold Insurance focuses on meeting the needs of every client. From individuals to businesses and families of all shapes and sizes, Arnold Insurance is there to help manage risk and protect what matters most...
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Innovation, visionary leadership reshape region’s economic landscape (5/8/24)Lucas PressonWe’re living during an interesting period of time. There’s certainly no shortage of challenges, whether it’s workforce recruiting, inflation, or a myriad of other issues. But it’s also a fascinating time. The pace of innovation is increasing exponentially. Artificial intelligence, for example, continues to impact industries from health care to media to banking and retail, just to name a few...
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Sponsored: The Gibson Center for Behavioral Change continues growing (5/8/24)B MagazineThe upcoming Business Center is a significant milestone that marks a pivotal moment in the organization’s history as it continues to expand its mission of providing top-quality care and support to individuals on their journey to recovery. The property, first purchased in 1989 for future expansion, is now set to accommodate between 80 to 100 employees. ...
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Sponsored: Level Up Your Career: Convenience Meets Excellence at SEMO with Online Programs (5/7/24)B MagazineFor busy working professionals looking to advance their careers by earning a degree, Southeast Missouri State University has launched innovative new programs designed to provide a high-quality education with maximum flexibility and convenience. “We understand the challenges working adults face,” said Chelsea McNeely, SEMO’s Director of Southeast Online. “Juggling work, family and personal goals while pursuing a degree can feel impossible. SEMO is working to lessen that barrier.”...
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Collaboration brings vendors, shoppers from all around to Cape Riverfront Market (5/6/24)By Christopher Borro ~ Southeast MissourianA special location and new partnership helped make Saturday's Cape Riverfront Market one of the biggest in its history. ...
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Brent Presser promoted within MRV banks (5/6/24)By Christopher Borro ~ Southeast MissourianBrent Presser will spearhead MRV Banks' lending operations and foster client relationships in his new role as chief lending officer. ...
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Cape Girardeau Chamber celebrates ribbon-cuttings (5/6/24)By Christopher Borro ~ Southeast MissourianSeveral new ribbon-cuttings mark the opening of a new ice cream store, SERVPRO location and aquatics center. ...
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Gas prices decrease locally once again (5/6/24)By Christopher Borro ~ Southeast MissourianGas prices in Missouri and beyond continue to fall, leading to an average price of $3.23 for regular gasoline in Cape Girardeau County. ...
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Farmers market bakery among new businesses (5/6/24)By Christopher Borro ~ Southeast MissourianA new bakery, car wash and security group are coming to Cape Girardeau. ...
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Notable quote for week of May 5, 2024 (5/6/24)By Christopher Borro ~ Southeast MissourianA notable quote from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell following a major Federal Reserve decision last week. ...
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Constructing Cape Girardeau: New buildings, new plans (5/4/24)By Christopher Borro ~ B MagazineDevelopment is a measure of a city’s health and progress in many ways, and Cape Girardeau has no shortage of current and ongoing construction projects. These projects are bringing vital services to Cape Girardeau, such as housing for new and expectant mothers, and services that will enhance the quality of life for the region, such as the $107 million redevelopment of the West Park Mall. ...
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Sponsored: Downtown Cape: The heart of the community and a driving economic force (5/4/24)B MagazineGrowth and prosperity in a downtown area does not happen without commitment, vision and perseverance. This includes the commitment of business owners to choose downtown, the vision from leaders and community members to recognize the importance of downtown development, and the perseverance from volunteers who work tirelessly to bring events, activities and beautification efforts to life...
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The Best of the Year: Area chambers honor individuals and businesses making region stronger (5/2/24)BmagazineCommunities are powered by businesses, and businesses are powered by individuals with a drive to serve others and succeed. Each year, chambers of commerce throughout the region host awards dinners, where they recognize businesses and their owners who represent the best of the best in success and service. Congratulations to those who have been honored — this region is better because of the work you do.
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Sponsored: The Bank of Missouri helps protect your business against fraud (5/2/24)The Bank of MissouriYou work hard for your money, but fraudsters are also working hard to take it. In fact, the 2023 Association of Financial Professionals (AFP®) Payments Fraud and Control Survey reports 65% of organizations were victims of payments fraud attacks/attempts in 2022. One of these schemes is check fraud, specifically check washing. Criminals attempt to redirect checks to their own accounts, increase amounts and send false ACH payment requests...
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Sponsored: Progress in building connections: Saint Francis Healthcare System focusing on strategic relationships (5/1/24)Saint Francis HealthcareFostering strategic relationships with business and community partners is a linchpin to progress in the southeast Missouri region. Saint Francis Healthcare System is working to deepen and expand relationships through focused communication and feedback to employers, community groups and stakeholders...
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SE MO REDI to host industrial strength assessment (4/30/24)By Christopher Borro ~ B MagazineAs a management consultant to SE MO REDI, Shad Burner is helping with a search to bring the next big industry to Southeast Missouri. The major question is which industry to target. Southeast Missouri Regional Economic Development, Inc., or SE MO REDI, is a Cape Girardeau-based development group seeking to grow the regional economy of Southeast Missouri. SE MO REDI was formed from the Cape Girardeau Area MAGNET economic development group in 2022, with a greater focus on regional cooperation...
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Buckner-Ragsdale building begins new life as an event center (4/29/24)By Christopher Borro ~ Southeast MissourianAfter a year of construction, The Buckner-Ragsdale Event Center at 132 Main St. in Cape Girardeau has opened. A preview event Thursday, April 25, served both to prepare staff for future events and to showcase the location to prospective entertainers, caterers and wedding industry professionals. ,,,
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Ginny Smith making progress as CTA executive director (4/29/24)By Christopher Borro ~ Southeast MissourianGinny Smith, the executive director of Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority (CTA), has a lot to oversee. She manages a fleet of 48 vehicles and nearly as many drivers who take thousands of trips per week all across the county. ...
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Doug Spooler, Cape Girardeau Farmers agent, named to Million Dollar Round Table Academy (4/29/24)By Christopher Borro ~ Southeast MissourianDoug Spooler, an insurance and financial services agent with Farmers Insurance and Financial Services in Cape Girardeau, was among those selected to the Million Dollar Round Table. ...
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Banterra Bank raises more than $25,000 for charity through eclipse glasses sales (4/29/24)By Christopher Borro ~ Southeast MissourianMarion, Illinois-based Banterra Bank announced it had raised $25,913 for not-for-profit organizations Granted and Make-A-Wish from the sale of eclipse glasses. ...