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From Business Today Who's Who 2013: Dennis Riney, CEO and founder of Premier Rehab Physical Therapy (03/18/13) Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce; Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce; Salvation Army (annual food drive); Special Olympics (donations); Shoeman Water Project (turning shoes into water project); U.S. Wounded Soldier Foundation What do you consider your greatest professional accomplishment?... Who's Who 2013: Majors Ben and Beth Stillwell, The Salvation Army Cape Girardeau Missouri Corps Community Center (03/18/13) MAJOR BEN STILLWELL:What do you love about your work? Helping others. What community issue are you most passionate about? The poor. What's your No. 1 goal at work? To show Christ's care, concern and compassion. MAJOR BETH STILLWELL:... Who's Who 2013: Heather Collier, special publications editor, Southeast Missourian (03/18/13) Community involvement: Red Cross of Southeast Missouri board member; Charleston Society for the Arts board member; member of Charleston Junior Study Club; member of Lutheran Family and Children's Services FUSE -- Fostering Unity, Setting Expectations... Who's Who 2012: Whitney Quick, Regional development coordinator with LFCS (03/18/13) Community involvement: Tri-State Advertising and Marketing Professionals, Southeast Council on Philanthropy What do you love about your work? There is so much that I love about my job. I love that my job is always changing. In one day I could work on an upcoming event, organize the food pantry, run a diaper drive or speak to organizations about LFCS. ... Who's Who 2013: Erica Wheeler, Director of brand strategy at BOLD Marketing (03/18/13) United Way of Southeast Missouri -- campaign ambassador, New Year's Eve marketing chair; volunteer with Emerging Leaders Society; Tri-State Advertising & Marketing Professionals -- board of directors, secretary, communications committee, ADDY committee; Social Media Club; certified in Agency Operations through Second Wind... Who's Who 2013: Dr. Ryne Wood, Optometrist, Leet EyeCare (03/18/13) Member of Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce and Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce; particpates in school vision screenings; helps with Midwest Mobile EyeCare, providing vision care to nursing home residents What do you love about your work? ... Who's Who 2013: Mike Seabaugh, Certified general real estate appraiser, Dockins Valuation Company; owner, Mike's Cleaning & Floor Care (03/18/13) Chairman, City of Jackson Planning & Zoning Commission; leadership team member, Crossroads Fellowship Church; finance adviser, Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity; Epsilon Iota Alumni Association Board; member, Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce; member, past president and past treasurer, Jackson Rotary Club; coach, Jackson Girls Optimist Basketball League; coach, Jackson Girls Softball League; member, Cape Girardeau Elks; associate member, Appraisal Institute; past member of board of directors, March of Dimes, Southeast Division. ... Who's Who: Bridgett Kielhofner, Owner, Philanthropy (03/18/13) Various organizations; Philantrhopy donates 10 percent of profits to charities, including local ones What do you love about your work? I love business! One of my addictions and hobbies is financial analysis. I am probably the only person in the world that gets excited about bank statements and Excel spreadsheets. ... Who's Who 2013: Shad Burner, Sales director, rustmedia (03/18/13) Chairman, Work Ready Coalition, Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce; secretary-elect, Cape Girardeau Rotary Club; Tri-State Advertising and Marketing Professionals; St. Mary Cathedral Parish What do you love about your work? I think I have the best job in Cape! Our agency is helping businesses to better tell their stories in the places where people are now listening. ... Names in the news - April 2013 (03/18/13) MONDI JACKSON HONORS EMPLOYEES Tommy Stidham of Chaffee, Mo., was employee of the month for February at Mondi Jackson Inc. Stidham, a print operator, has been with the company since July 19, 2005. Mondi Jackson also recognized the following employees for completing five years of service: Richard Felty and Gregory Smith.... Who's Who 2013: Joey Hann, Special operations/community service division, Cape Girardeau Police Department (03/18/13) Volunteer with Special Olympics of Missouri, chair holder on SOMO Polar Bear Plunge committee; mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri since 2001; Region 9 Law Enforcement Torch Run coordinator; foster parent for the Missouri Children's Division; Acting Forwards Captain for Scorpions Rugby Team... Who's Who 2013: Debbie Below, Vice President for enrollment management and student success, Southeast Missouri State University (03/18/13) Member of the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce What do you love about your work? The college experience can transform lives in many positive ways. It is such a joy to see students reach their goals and to know that our efforts to support them are making a difference. ... Business Today, April 2013 - Business briefs (03/18/13) FERGUSON ENTERPRISES OPENS IN CAPE Ferguson Enterprises, ranked by trade publications as the nation's largest distributor of plumbing supplies and pipe, valves and fittings, opened a Cape Girardeau location March 4. Tom Kelsey of Lorimont Place Ltd. ... Business Today, April 2013 - Health briefs (03/18/13) BAILIFF JOINS PC WELLNESS CENTER Becky Bailiff joined PC Wellness Center in Cape Girardeau as a massage therapist. Bailiff has three years of experience and specializes in Swedish, deep tissue and prenatal massages. She joins Angela Engelen, allowing PC Wellness to offer massage therapy Monday through Saturday... Business Today, April 2013 - Bankruptcies (03/18/13) Bankruptcies filed through February for the Southeastern Division of the Eastern District of Missouri's U.S. Bankruptcy Court are listed below with their corresponding case number. The Southeast Division includes the counties of Bollinger, Butler, Carter, Dunklin, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard and Wayne. Court is held in Cape Girardeau... Who's Who 2013: Dr. James Stapleton, Executive director of the Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and associate professor at Southeast Missouri State University (03/18/13) Board member for the Cape Area MAGNET, an advisory board member for Junior Achievement of Southeast Missouri and a member of the Missouri Governor's Task Force on Small Business. What do you love about your work? I love helping others achieve their goals and dreams. ... Who's Who 2013: Cathy Abrams, Director of maternal and child services at Saint Francis Medical Center (03/18/13) Member of the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce, volunteer state program director for the March of Dimes. What community issue are you most passionate about? Supporting and protecting the health and wellness of women in our community is so important. We all know that women are more often than not charged with caring for others as well as themselves. In my opinion, the community will be healthier as a whole when women are at their best physically and emotionally... Who's Who 2013: Michael Gardner, Partner at Osburn, Hine, Yates & Murphy LLC, Attorneys at Law (03/18/13) Board of governors of The Missouri Bar; Cape West Rotary; Knights of Columbus; Boy Scouts of America, Shawnee District membership committee; Saint Francis Medical Center planned giving committee; Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce; Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce; St. Vincent de Paul school board and St. Vincent de Paul Parish... Who's Who 2013: The Rev. Keith E. Frye Jr., CEO/founder of Fry Maxx Janitorial Service and pastor of Central Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff, Mo. (03/18/13) Poplar Bluff Ministerial Alliance; chaplain at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center; Neighborhood Watch; Community Service Program; Western Singing Federation; Christian Education of the Missouri Baptist Friendship Consolidated District. What do you love about your work?... Who's Who 2013: Tiffany Jenkins, Director of marketing and community relations at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (03/18/13) President of the Poplar Bluff Boys & Girls Club board of directors, United Cancer Assistance Network, March of Dimes, Women Aware Organization, Ozark Family Resource Agency and the Missouri Association for Healthcare and PR. What community issue are you most passionate about?... Business licenses - April 2013 (03/18/13) Business licenses issued in Cape Girardeau during February include the following:Bill Bonney Septic/Plumbing Service, 940 W. Main St., Jackson Broadway Market and Loft, 609 Broadway Coffey's Comics & Games, 1029 Broadway Dr. Nerd's Electronics LLC, 47 S. Plaza Way... Who's Who 2013: John McGowan, Director of operations, Love in the Name of Christ International (03/18/13) Habitat for Humanity board of directors; Workforce Investment Board of Southeast Missouri, Youth Council; Cape Girardeau Library Board of Trustees; Cape Girardeau County Board for Developmentally Disabled; Southeast Council on Philanthropy (SECOP); KRCU Community Advisory Board; Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri, mentor; Jackson Ministerial Alliance; Cape Girardeau Ministerial Alliance; Downtown Council of Churches; Work Ready Coalition, Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce... Tax liens - April 2013 (03/18/13) Cape Girardeau County Tax liens and lien discharges recorded at the office of Scott R. Clark, recorder of deeds, during February are filed by the Missouri Department of Revenue, except as indicated by IRS designation. For more information, contact the recorder's office at 573-243-8123... Paying estimated taxes critical for self-employed (02/18/13) WASHINGTON -- Some people work for themselves because they like the autonomy. Others have been unable to find full-time, regular jobs and have had to settle for contract work for a specific project or period of time. And still others have retired but have been brought back as consultants by their former employers... A guide to insurance for those who rent their business location (02/18/13) If you're a business owner who rents a bricks and mortar location, a business owner insurance policy is still crucial to protecting the equipment inside your place of business -- as well as protecting against liability, crime, loss of use and more. Nathan Brown, an insurance producer with W.E. ... Tax season 2013: What's in store for taxpayers and the tax prep industry (02/18/13) With tax season in full swing, local CPAs are as busy as ever preparing tax returns, while also preparing for a much different tax season in 2014. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is chock-full of complex rules, mandates, incentives and tax code changes. ... Affordable Care Act has changed the rules when it comes to insuring your child (02/18/13) The Affordable Care Act was signed in March 2010 and provisions of the law will be implemented through January 2015. A major aspect of the legislation that local insurance agents have seen affect their customers are changes to rules governing coverage for children, which they say have ended up making options less affordable... Tax liens (02/18/13) Cape Girardeau County Tax liens and lien discharges recorded at the office of Scott R. Clark, recorder of deeds, during January are filed by the Missouri Department of Revenue, except as indicated by IRS designation. For more information, contact the recorder's office at 573-243-8123... Business licenses (02/18/13) Business licenses issued in Cape Girardeau during January include the following:Cape Ultimate Skincare LLC, 83 S. Plaza Way Central Fire Protection Inc., out of town Cosmo Nails & Spa, 465 S. Mount Auburn Road, Suite 105 Cosmo Nails & Spa, 465 S. Mount Auburn Road, Suite 105 (liquor license)... Business briefs (02/18/13) TAX BUSINESS OPENS IN ADVANCE ADVANCE, Mo. -- Karen Tropf opened Tax Time at 19810 Route C in Advance. The business offers personal and business tax preparation, bank reconciliation, bookkeeping and payroll, household item appraisals, eBay listings and notary public services... Health briefs (02/18/13) RUSTEN JOINS SOUTHEAST hospital STAFF Dr. Mark C. Rusten, otolaryngology, joined the medical staff at Southeast Hospital. He is affiliated with Southeast Ear, Nose & Throat and previously practiced in Paducah, Ky. Rusten is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology, with professional memberships in the American Academy of Otolaryngology and the American Medical Association... Tax rates, AMT patch already set for 2013 tax year (02/18/13) WASHINGTON -- You can expect a lot less end-of-the-year drama on taxes in 2013. But there's a price tag: The payroll tax holiday has ended for all workers, and higher-income people will bear a heavier tax burden. For the past two years, the employee's share of Social Security taxes was reduced from 6.2 percent to 4.2 percent as the country struggled to emerge from recession. ... Names in the news (02/18/13) MONDI JACKSON HONORS EMPLOYEES Chad Ritter, extrusion operator of Marble Hill, Mo., was employee of the month for January at Mondi Jackson Inc. He has been with the company since June 19, 2000. Mondi Jackson also honored the following employees for five years of service: Debra Dalton, Maxine Lohmann, Lisa Pfeiffer and Kris Walz... Bankruptcies (02/18/13) Bankruptcies filed through January for the Southeastern Division of the Eastern District of Missouri's U.S. Bankruptcy Court are listed below with their corresponding case number. The Southeast Division includes the counties of Bollinger, Butler, Carter, Dunklin, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard and Wayne. Court is held in Cape Girardeau... Health briefs (01/22/13) SHOEMAKER NAMED VP OF PHYSICIAN SERVICES Dr. D. Matthew Shoemaker was named vice president of physician services at SoutheastHEALTH, effective Jan. 1. He will work with Dr. Dennis Means, chief medical officer, to ensure that patients continue receiving the highest quality care. ... Names in the news (01/22/13) MONDI JACKSON HONORS EMPLOYEES Shannon Schumer of Kelso, Mo., was employee of the month for December at Mondi Jackson Inc. Schumer, a multicraft technician, has been with the company since Oct. 25, 2004. Mondi Jackson also recognizes the following employment anniversaries: Brian Hagan, Randall Seabaugh and Johnny Wrinkle, 15 years of service; and William Langhout, five years of service... Bankruptcies (01/22/13) Bankruptcies filed through December for the Southeastern Division of the Eastern District of Missouri's U.S. Bankruptcy Court are listed below with their corresponding case number. The Southeast Division includes the counties of Bollinger, Butler, Carter, Dunklin, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard and Wayne. Court is held in Cape Girardeau... Tax liens (01/22/13) Cape Girardeau County Tax liens and lien discharges recorded at the office of Scott R. Clark, recorder of deeds, during December are filed by the Missouri Department of Revenue, except as indicated by IRS designation. For more information, contact the recorder's office at 573-243-8123... Business licenses (01/22/13) Business licenses issued in Cape Girardeau during December include the following:Ace Auto Repair of Cape LLC, 315 N. Broadview St. Drop Dead Gorgeous, 113 Independence St. DRBC, out of town Hair Studio - Margaret Jan Raney, 227 Plaza Way Hair Studio - Monica Metzger, 227 Plaza Way... A look at alternative medicine options available in Southeast Missouri (01/22/13) Chiropractics The goal of chiropractic care is to eliminate pain, prevent future issues and increase individuals' livelihood, says Dr. Greg Pursley, who started Pursley Chiropractic in 2007. Since then, the practice has added Dr. Seth Hudson and switched its name to PC Wellness Centers to match the broadened mission of the practice. ... An interview with Jane Wernsman, executive director of the Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center (01/22/13) Jane Wernsman, executive director of the Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center, first moved to Cape Girardeau because of her husband's work. She received her bachelor of science degree in nursing from Murray State University and has continued her education through the Missouri Public Health Institute and numerous continuing education programs... Bariatric surgery options come to Cape (01/22/13) By Lori Trepasso We all know that to maintain a healthy body weight, we need to eat a nutritious diet that is low in fat, and we need to get at least a moderate amount of exercise. But for some people who have repeatedly tired these methods and been unsuccessful, bariatric surgery may be an option... Ergonomics helps employees reduce pain, improve production (01/22/13) Working in front of a computer all day can literally be a pain in the neck. Or back. Or shoulder. Or wrist. A poorly arranged workstation and bad posture can lead to health issues and lower productivity. That's where ergonomics -- the science of fitting the workplace environment and job demands to the working population -- comes in... Jump-start your workout routine with CrossFit (01/22/13) A workout routine that's been popular with soldiers and athletes for years has gained popularity in Southeast Missouri, drawing followers of all ages, sizes and fitness levels. CrossFit -- officially defined as "constantly varied, functional movements executed at high intensity," combines a variety of strength and cardio exercises into a powerful workout of an hour or less... Business briefs (01/22/13) FUNERAL BUSINESS OPENS IN P.B. POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Funeral and Cremation Care of Poplar Bluff is now open on Route W, just past McLane Park in Poplar Bluff. Alex and Emily Ruegg own the business. Alex Ruegg, a licensed funeral director and embalmer, also owns and operates Ruegg Funeral Homes Inc. ... Tax liens (12/18/12) Cape Girardeau County Tax liens and lien discharges recorded at the office of Scott R. Clark, recorder of deeds, during November are filed by the Missouri Department of Revenue, except as indicated by IRS designation. For more information, contact the recorder's office at 573-243-8123... Business licenses (12/18/12) Business licenses issued in Cape Girardeau during November include the following:America's Mattress, 304 N. Kingshighway Cloud 9 Maternity Boutique LLC, 2136 William St., Suite 196 Crimson Creative, 1009 Emily Court Presto Exitoso Marketing, 1210 Perryville Road... Mike Marshall reflects on 2012 in the Delta region, and what 2013 may bring (12/18/12) Interview by Robyn Gautschy Born and raised in Sikeston, Mo., Mike Marshall has stayed true to his hometown in his adult life as well. He was mayor of Sikeston from 2003 to 2009, is a former president of the Sikeston Jaycees and Sikeston Area Chamber of Commerce and was named 2009 Citizen of the Year by the Sikeston chamber. ... A look at the comings and goings of 2012 (12/18/12) By Robyn Gautschy HELLO Menards Menards home improvement store opened May 15 at Siemers Drive and Bloomfield Road in Cape Girardeau. The $8 million store was the largest retailer to open in Cape Girardeau since 2006, when both Kohl's and Sears Grand opened their doors -- it's also the southernmost location for the Wisconsin-based chain, which has 267 stores. ... The top 12 of 2012: A look back at the year's biggest business stories (12/18/12) Cape County Commission approves $300 million in bonds for P&G A $300 million expansion of Procter & Gamble facilities is in the works after the Cape Girardeau County Commission approved a plan to issue industrial development bonds in August. Commissioners unanimously approved issuing $300 million in Chapter 100 bonds, which company representatives have said will help fund additional manufacturing capacity needed at P&G's Cape Girardeau County plant to meet future consumer demands. ... Local unemployment rates in 2012 (12/18/12) Nearly every Southeast Missouri county saw declining unemployment rates in 2012. The national unemployment rate in 2012 fell from 8.8 in January to 7.9 in October. Here's a look at local unemployment data from the first ten months of 2012 as reported by the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center... Names in the news (12/18/12) HAHS GROUP ADDS COLLEGE DIRECTOR Jared Freese of Crystal City, Mo., was appointed college unit director for the Hahs Group of Northwestern Mutual in Cape Girardeau. His responsibilities include recruiting, training and mentoring interns and representatives and providing clients with financial services. Freese earned his business management/finance degree from Southeast Missouri State University in 2010... Business briefs (12/18/12) APPLE CREEK WINERY NOW OPEN Apple Creek Vineyard & Winery opened Nov. 10 at 1930 County Road 401 in Friedheim. The winery, owned by Doug and Pat Hunt along with Matt and Shellie Gamel, is 2.8 miles west of Old Appleton at exit 117 off Interstate 55. The vineyard, first planted in 2006, includes six acres and six varieties of grapes. Wine is produced on-site by vintner Matt Gamel. ... Health briefs (12/18/12) SOUTHEAST PHARMACY DIRECTOR WINS AWARD Dr. Nicole Allcock, director of pharmacy for SoutheastHEALTH, received the 2012 Health System Pharmacy Alumni Service Award from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Pharmacy. OB/GYN JOINS CAPE CARE FOR WOMEN... Four stories to keep an eye on in 2013 (12/18/12) Southeast Missourian Businesses small and large will have some tough issues to navigate during 2013. From health care to environmental regulations, there are many unanswered questions contributing to an uneasy feeling that could continue to stifle economic growth... Bankruptcies (12/18/12) Bankruptcies filed through November for the Southeastern Division of the Eastern District of Missouri's U.S. Bankruptcy Court are listed below with their corresponding case number. The Southeast Division includes the counties of Bollinger, Butler, Carter, Dunklin, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard and Wayne. Court is held in Cape Girardeau... Names in the news (11/19/12) MONDI JACKSON HONORS EMPLOYEES Robert Orr of Cape Girardeau was employee of the month for October at Mondi Jackson Inc., formerly called Nordenia USA Inc. Orr, a conversion operator, has been with the company since November 2003. Mondi Jackson also recognizes the following employment anniversaries: Michael Keller and Ritsuko Stone, 15 years of service, and Timothy Scott and Robert Burnham, five years... Business briefs (11/19/12) NEW BUSINESS TO HELP NEW RESIDENTS A business offering concierge services for new Cape Girardeau residents launched in early October. New2Cape provides 24/7, on-call assistance per prearranged contract. On-call assistance is available in two formats: passive, where the new resident calls as needed, and assertive, where New2Cape follows up with new residents to assist and ensure there are no issues. ... Health briefs (11/19/12) FLOYD JOINS SAINT FRANCIS Dr. Justin D. Floyd joined Cape Medical Oncology at Saint Francis Medical Center. He is a skilled oncology and hematology specialist who is board certified in medical oncology and internal medicine. He also serves as an assistant professor of clinical medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis... Bankruptcies (11/19/12) Bankruptcies filed through October for the Southeastern Division of the Eastern District of Missouri's U.S. Bankruptcy Court are listed below with their corresponding case number. The Southeast Division includes the counties of Bollinger, Butler, Carter, Dunklin, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard and Wayne. Court is held in Cape Girardeau... Tax liens (11/19/12) Cape Girardeau County Tax liens and lien discharges recorded at the office of Scott R. Clark, recorder of deeds, during October are filed by the Missouri Department of Revenue, except as indicated by IRS designation. For more information, contact the recorder's office at 573-243-8123... Business licenses (11/19/12) Business licenses issued in Cape Girardeau during October include the following:Cloud 9 Maternity Boutique LLC, 2136 William St. 196 Greenleaf Alternatives, 1669 Perryville Road Isle of Capri Cape Girardeau LLC, 777 N. Main St. Isle of Capri Cape Girardeau LLC, 777 N. Main St. (liquor license)... Smart snacking: Healthy ways to eat during the day (11/19/12) Most office dwellers know how it goes: Sometime in the middle of the afternoon, you need a little snack to sustain you to 5 o'clock. So, you end up in front of the vending machine debating between a Snickers or M&M's. But there are plenty of healthy snack foods you can stash in your desk drawer to ward off hunger and give you a boost of energy. If you've got access to an employee refrigerator, there are even more possibilities... Women and wages in 2012: New data analysis shows there's still a gender pay gap in Missouri (11/19/12) New U.S. Census Bureau data shows that in every congressional district in Missouri, there is a gap between the wages of women and men. In the first-ever analysis of this data by congressional district, in Missouri's Eighth Congressional District -- comprised of Southern Missouri -- women are paid slightly less than the state median, earning 73 cents for every dollar a man earns, with the annual wage gap being $9,660 between men and women... Southeast Missourian hosts social media, online marketing seminar (10/15/12) By staff reports Does your business need an online marketing makeover? Wondering if you should be on Facebook and Twitter and whether these tools can help you make money? The Southeast Missourian is hosting seven free seminars with national online marketing and social media expert Shannon Kinney Oct. 30 to 31 and Nov. 1 at the Concourse Building in Cape Girardeau... Names in the news (10/15/12) JOHNSON JOINS P.B. REALTY POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Steve Johnson joined Poplar Bluff Realty Inc. as a real estate agent. He has worked in business management for 27 years. HICKS ATTENDS VETERINARY TRAINING POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Dr. Cathy Hicks, practitioner at Hicks Animal Hospital, attended the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association's Fall Equine Dentistry Lecture and Wet Lab in Union, Mo. ... Health briefs (10/15/12) EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS JOIN SAINT FRANCIS Saint Francis Medical Center added several physicians to its emergency team. The Saint Francis Emergency and Trauma Center now has the largest emergency team in Southeast Missouri and is the region's only state-designated Level III Trauma Center. ... Bankruptcies (10/15/12) Bankruptcies filed through September for the Southeastern Division of the Eastern District of Missouri's U.S. Bankruptcy Court are listed below with their corresponding case number. The Southeast Division includes the counties of Bollinger, Butler, Carter, Dunklin, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard and Wayne. Court is held in Cape Girardeau... Tax liens (10/15/12) Cape Girardeau County Tax liens and lien discharges recorded at the office of Scott R. Clark, recorder of deeds, during September are filed by the Missouri Department of Revenue, except as indicated by IRS designation. For more information, contact the recorder's office at (573) 243-8123... Business licenses (10/15/12) Business licenses issued in Cape Girardeau during September include the following:Annie-Em's At Home LLC, 42 N. Main St. Belinda Bollinger-Lair, licensed massage therapist, 1301 N. Kingshighway, Suite G Butcher's Hollow Haunts, 211 N. Spring St. Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers, 607 S. Kingshighway... The price of solar panels continues to drop, making solar power more cost-effective for mainstream use (10/15/12) Solar power has long been known for its environmental benefits, but as the technology becomes more affordable, it's taken on mainstream use in homes, farms and businesses. "The price of solar has gone from a very niche application to an application that's competitive on a head-to-head basis with the purchase of electricity in many ways," says Mark Nussbaum, area engineer for the USDA's Natural Resource Conservation Service in Jackson. ... BioKyowa Inc. planning multimillion dollar expansion to boost production of amino acids (10/15/12) In a period of economic uncertainty, there is one commodity that continues to drive production and add American jobs: amino acids. BioKyowa Inc. of Cape Girardeau is on the brink of a multimillion dollar expansion to boost its production of amino acids for the food and pharmaceutical industries... High-tech medicine: a look at how technology plays a critical role in medical advances (10/15/12) Whether it's smartphone apps that keep doctors connected to their patients or software to improve record-keeping, technology plays a critical role in medical advances. Here, we look at a couple of those areas: Improving electronic medical records SoutheastHEALTH and Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Mo., formed a new company, Servir, to build and manage a common networking and data storage center for both organizations. ... Briefs (10/15/12) CROWN VALLEY BY ENGLER PARK OPENS FARMINGTON, Mo. -- Crown Valley by Engler Park has opened in what was previously the Champagne House, the Park Hills Daily Journal reported. The Champagne House shut down in November. The idea behind Crown Valley by Engler Park is to appeal to the everyday consumer in the Farmington area and make Crown products more convenient. ... Drought sparks nitrate concerns in livestock feed (09/17/12) Many farmers across the Midwest are abandoning ruined corn crops and salvaging what they can to feed to their animals, especially cattle. A University of Missouri veterinary professor says farmers need to be careful when feeding drought-damaged corn to their livestock... Tax liens (09/17/12) Cape Girardeau County Tax liens and lien discharges recorded at the office of Scott R. Clark, recorder of deeds, during August are filed by the Missouri Department of Revenue, except as indicated by IRS designation. For more information, contact the recorder's office at (573) 243-8123... Crop dusting is a dangerous but important job to Southeast Missouri farmers (09/17/12) Once farmers have their crops in the ground, it's vital to protect their investment. Aerial application of pesticides, fungicides, insecticides or fertilizers -- more commonly known as crop dusting -- is perhaps the most efficient way to distribute product over their acreage. Nationwide, aerial application treats about 71 million acres of cropland each year, according to the National Agricultural Aviation Association... Recent flooding and drought conditions have made crop insurance more important than ever (09/17/12) Last year's flooding, coupled with this year's extreme drought, have made crop insurance more important than ever to Missouri farmers. "Crop insurance is a completely different industry than it was a few years ago. It has gone from being something producers buy in order to receive their disaster payments to something they consistently rely on," says Amanda Hurley, a licensed crop insurance agent with C&H Insurance Services LLC in Charleston, Mo. ... Bankruptcies (09/17/12) Bankruptcies filed through August for the Southeastern Division of the Eastern District of Missouri's U.S. Bankruptcy Court are listed below with their corresponding case number. The Southeast Division includes the counties of Bollinger, Butler, Carter, Dunklin, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard and Wayne. Court is held in Cape Girardeau... Business licenses (09/17/12) Business licenses issued in Cape Girardeau during August include the following:A Quality Service, 190 D St. No. 87 Frank's Cars, 1200 N. Kingshighway KCI Construction, out of town Melo-Dee Guitars, 2305 Sherwood Drive Mercato Di Rodi, 425 S. Mount Auburn Road... Health briefs (09/17/12) MISSOURI DELTA GOES SMOKE-FREE SIKESTON, Mo. -- Missouri Delta Medical Center is now smoke-free inside and out, the Sikeston Standard Democrat reported. According to Jason Schrumpf, president and CEO, the hospital has been working for almost a year on this transition to a smoke-free campus... Names in the news (09/17/12) NORDENIA HONORS EMPLOYEES Derek Feeney was employee of the month for August at Nordenia USA Inc. Feeney, operator engraving 2 of Jackson, has been with the company since April 28, 2008. Nordenia also recognizes the following employment anniversaries: George Waldon, 20 years of service; Kristel Priest, 10 years; and Dennis Shures, five years... Business briefs (09/17/12) CTC GETS GRANT FOR MORE PROGRAMS With the help of a $1 million grant from the state, the development of the Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center as an "Innovation Campus" during the next year will begin new programs that allow high school students to receive college credit and gain work experience, said Rich Payne, director of the center. ... Combining science and agriculture: Dr. Mike Aide talks about the future of farming (09/17/12) Growing up in Wisconsin, Mike Aide realized that "the coupling of science and production agriculture is the solution." So he pursued that path, earning degrees in chemistry and mathematics from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and in soils from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, then followed up with a master's degree and Ph.D. ... Briefs - September 2012 (08/20/12) EVENT PLANNING BUSINESS OPENS IN JACKSON Milestones, a full-service wedding and event planning business, is now open in Jackson. Owner LeVa Clement has owned the business for several years and recently relocated from Tennessee. She works with assistant planner MacKenzie Dunning. The business website is milestones.vpweb.com/. Milestones also offers its own line of all-natural sea salt and sugar scrubs, as well as bath salts... Health briefs - September 2012 (08/20/12) MERGEN NAMED MINERAL AREA CEO FARMINGTON, Mo. -- Lynn Mergen was named chief executive officer for Mineral Area Regional Medical Center by the hospital's board of trustees and Capella Healthcare, effective Aug. 1. He has approximately 20 years of experience in health care leadership roles, most recently as chief operating officer of TMC Inc. ... Names in the news - September 2012 (08/20/12) NORDENIA HONORS EMPLOYEES Todd Jansen of Jackson was employee of the month for June at Nordenia USA Inc. He has been with the company since May 2000. Nordenia also recognized the following employees for five years of service with the company: Christina Bohnert, Ryan Fisher, Paula LaFaire, Ronald Lincoln, Steven Robinson and Michael Walley.... Bankruptcies - September 2012 (08/20/12) Bankruptcies filed through July for the Southeastern Division of the Eastern District of Missouri's U.S. Bankruptcy Court are listed below with their corresponding case number. The Southeast Division includes the counties of Bollinger, Butler, Carter, Dunklin, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard and Wayne. Court is held in Cape Girardeau... Business licenses - September 2012 (08/20/12) Business licenses issued in Cape Girardeau during July include the following:Amerimart #3, 1803 Independence St. Amerimart #3 (liquor license), 1803 Independence St. Armbuster Holdings LLC, 2906 Kage Road 2 Bill & Chas', 107 N. Main St. Bill & Chas' (liquor license), 107 N. Main St... Tax liens - September 2012 (08/20/12) Cape Girardeau County Tax liens and lien discharges recorded at the office of Scott R. Clark, recorder of deeds, during July are filed by the Missouri Department of Revenue, except as indicated by IRS designation. For more information, contact the recorder's office at (573) 243-8123... Roger Skinner has seen lots of changes in his years in the real estate business (08/20/12) Roger Skinner, owner and broker with Prudential Bridgeport, was drafted into the U.S. Army after graduating from college. After his two-year stint was up, he says he wasn't sure what he wanted to do. On the advice of a major, and sometime chess opponent, he went into real estate. ... Multiple factors contribute to increased demand for rental housing (08/20/12) If there's one business that has actually improved with the economic recession, it may be the rental industry, as more people are looking to rent apartments rather than buy homes. Growth of the university population, major expansions at area hospitals and construction of the Isle of Capri Casino in Cape Girardeau have also given a boost to the rental industry, says Dave Soto, owner of Soto Property Solutions and president of the Cape Girardeau County Board of Realtors... Multiple listing service benefits homebuyers, sellers and Realtors (08/20/12) The multiple listing service, or MLS, is a virtual marketing lifeline for Realtors, says Sharon K. Gill, a broker/salesperson with Realty Executives of Cape County and board president of the Cape Girardeau County MLS. It's an online database exclusive to Realtors with the National Association of Realtors, and the MLS numbers assigned to properties listed there can be used by other Realtors as well as homebuyers to learn more about available properties... Commodity prices driving up value of farm land (08/20/12) A combination of low interest rates and high commodity prices are pushing farmland prices to new records in Southeast Missouri. "Commodity prices have been a driver," said David Reinbott, agriculture business program director for the University of Missouri Extension in Scott County. "In 2000, corn was going for $2 a bushel and beans for $5 a bushel. And today corn is $6 to $7 and beans are $14 to $15."... Names in the news (07/16/12) NORDENIA HONORS EMPLOYEES Michael Ponder of Jackson was employee of the month for June at Nordenia USA Inc. Ponder, a conversion operator, has been with the company since October 2006. Nordenia also recognized Gregory Brown and Caleb Craft for five years of service to the company... A roundup of local school improvement projects and an update on their status (07/16/12) Oak Ridge The school district will be making improvements with $1.5 million in bond money this summer to several systems in elementary buildings. Early August is the targeted completion date for installing new plumbing, electrical and heating and cooling systems; some new windows and paneling; new roofs on the main elementary building and library wing and several other renovations... Online learning: A look at the pros and cons of learning online vs. in a traditional classroom (07/16/12) Southeast Missouri State University started its first online classes in 1999. The courses filled quickly, and it wasn't long before instructors and the admissions department identified a need for more online programs. "People were inquiring if it would be possible to complete their degree online," says Dr. ... Education reimbursement programs benefit employees, employers (07/16/12) When Birdie LeGrand, training coordinator for Nordenia USA, talks about the company's education reimbursement policy, she likes to share a success story. A Nordenia employee working as an operator at the plant had a dream to be an accountant. "He was the only breadwinner for his family," LeGrand says. "He had four small kids and a stay-at-home wife." But, LeGrand says, it was his dream and he made it work... Business briefs (07/16/12) SEMO EXPRESS GETS SILVER AWARD SIKESTON, Mo. -- Semo Express LLC received a Silver Award from Great West Casualty Co. as part of the 2011 National Safety Awards Program. The program recognizes carriers with awards based on their year-end preventable accident results... Health briefs (07/16/12) FARKAS NAMED DIRECTOR OF NURSES PARK HILLS, Mo. -- Kelly Farkas of Bonne Terre, Mo., was named director of nurses at Safe Harbor Hospice. She has been a registered nurse for six years and has worked in hospice for two years. HOSPITAL MOVES BILLING DEPARTMENT, LOSES 17 JOBS... Dr. Devin Stephenson, president of Three Rivers College, shares the ins and outs of leading a true community college (07/16/12) As president of Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff, Mo., Dr. Devin Stephenson has been the driving force behind efforts to obtain funding and create partnerships within the community and the educational realm. He's just as driven in his personal life, where he's involved in the Boys and Girls Club, the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center Board of Governors, the Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce, the Poplar Bluff Police Department's Community Action Council and the Tax Increment Financing Commission of the City of Poplar Bluff, to name a few. ... Southeast graduate's research paper helped Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship secure grant (07/16/12) Jana Gass has always been interested in business. The 24-year-old obtained an undergraduate degree in international business from Southeast Missouri State University, and recently completed a master's in business administration with an emphasis in entrepreneurship also from Southeast... Bankruptcies (07/16/12) Bankruptcies filed through June for the Southeastern Division of the Eastern District of Missouri's U.S. Bankruptcy Court are listed below with their corresponding case number. The Southeast Division includes the counties of Bollinger, Butler, Carter, Dunklin, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard and Wayne. Court is held in Cape Girardeau... Tax liens (07/16/12) Cape Girardeau County Tax liens and lien discharges recorded at the office of Scott R. Clark, recorder of deeds, during June are filed by the Missouri Department of Revenue, except as indicated by IRS designation. For more information, contact the recorder's office at (573) 243-8123... Business licenses (07/16/12) Business licenses issued in Cape Girardeau during June include the following:Bagger Dave's, 2106 William St. 300 Bagger Dave's (liquor license), 2106 William St. 300 Budget Buster Furniture, 705 Broadway Cup 'n Cork, 46 N. Main St. Hannah's Cabana, 3049 William St. (kiosk)... SEMO Regional Industrial Training Group helps businesses work together to improve workforce (07/16/12) Through the SEMO Regional Industrial Training Group, local businesses are sharing the cost of improving their workforce. Coordinated by the Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center and Mineral Area College, the group includes more than 20 companies that send employees to various training programs throughout the year... Health briefs (06/18/12) DANIELS, HAYS ARE STAR EMPLOYEES PARK HILLS, Mo. -- Dave Daniels was Star Service Team Member for April at Parkland Health Center. Daniels, a radiology technologist at Parkland for eight years, works primarily in the radiology department at Parkland Health Center in Bonne Terre, Mo. ... Briefs (06/18/12) BRIEFS SIKESTON CHAMBER HOLDS RIBBON CUTTINGS SIKESTON, Mo. -- The Sikeston Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to mark the opening of Ultimate Flooring at its new location at 2014 E. Malone Ave. The chamber also held a May 12 ribbon cutting for the new Family Dollar Store at 2009 W. Malone Ave. Aimee Harper is the store manager... Bill Vickery helps prepare small-business owners for long-term success (06/18/12) Bill Vickery is a small-businessman through and through. With a bachelor of science degree in business management, he has more than 25 years of experience in banking, including 10 as a vice president of commercial lending. He was director of the Small Business Technology Development Center at Southeast Missouri State University until about three years ago, when he became area manager for the U.S. Small Business Administration... Tax liens (06/18/12) Cape Girardeau County Tax liens and lien discharges recorded at the office of Scott R. Clark, recorder of deeds, during May are filed by the Missouri Department of Revenue, except as indicated by IRS designation. For more information, contact the recorder's office at (573) 243-8123... Names in the news (06/18/12) GARTON IS EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Tracy Garton of Jackson was employee of the month for May at Nordenia USA. Garton, of Jackson, has worked at Nordenia since August 2011 and is a prepress first assistant. Wanda Duncan, licensed broker-associate with Realty Executives of Cape County, received the 2012 CRS Extra Mile Award at the Missouri Association of Realtors convention in Springfield, Mo. ... The modern mom-and-pop: Meet three couples who are not only partners in life, but also in business (06/18/12) Glenn and Rhoda Reeves, Horizon Screen Printing Glenn and Rhoda Reeves have been married for 49 years; for 25 of them, they've worked together at Horizon Screen Printing in Cape Girardeau. The couple decided to work together after Glenn retired from Sears in 1987 and Rhoda needed help on the business side of her business... Small-business owners discuss their history, growth and keys to success (06/18/12) Tipton Linen It's hard to believe now, but less than 65 years ago most people didn't have laundry washers and dryers in their homes. In the late 1940s, Tom Tipton's father made a living by taking buggies to people's homes, picking up their laundry and returning it, fresh and clean. In 1958 he bought another local laundry business that had started in 1898. A few years later, he switched his focus to commercial services... What small businesses need to know about supplying goods and services to the government (06/18/12) Most of us don't think of the government as a business, but just like other businesses it has to purchase goods and services in order to operate. Government agencies contract to purchase everything from paper clips to space ships. "It's something almost any business could qualify for because there is always a need," said Carolyn Jones, director of the eastern region for the Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Center. ... Business licenses (06/18/12) Business licenses issued in Cape Girardeau during May include the following:Bets on Blooms LLC, 6144 Cadrona Drive Bling & Shine Jewelry for Less LLC, 213 S. Plaza Way Brittany Overbeck, 113 Independence St. Brittany Overbeck (flat rate), 113 Independence St... Bankruptcies (06/18/12) Bankruptcies filed through May for the Southeastern Division of the Eastern District of Missouri's U.S. Bankruptcy Court are listed below with their corresponding case number. The Southeast Division includes the counties of Bollinger, Butler, Carter, Dunklin, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard and Wayne. Court is held in Cape Girardeau... Tax liens (05/21/12) Cape Girardeau County Tax liens and lien discharges recorded at the office of Scott R. Clark, recorder of deeds, during April are filed by the Missouri Department of Revenue, except as indicated by IRS designation. For more information, contact the recorder's office at (573) 243-8123... Business licenses (05/21/12) Business licenses issued in Cape Girardeau during April include the following:BEB Enterprises, 1303 Perry Ave. Dad's Hot Dogs LLC, 552 Woodbine St. Envious Styles, 208 Independence St. Fairway Auto Credit LLC, 2008 William St. (rear) Fashions & Finds, 1813 Randol St... Traditional banks aren't only option for startup business assistance (05/21/12) No matter how phenomenal your business idea is, without some sort of financing it's likely impossible. Whether you need funding to purchase a building to house your business, equipment to run it or working capital to keep it going, there are many financing options available... Capaha Bank executive vice president Danny Essner is committed to improving Cape Girardeau (05/21/12) Danny Essner is a banker by trade -- he's the executive vice president and senior lender at Capaha Bank -- but he works tirelessly to make Cape Girardeau an even better place to live. "One of the reasons I do what I do and spend the time that I do is that I am very passionate about Cape," Essner said earlier this year after accepting the Rush H. ... Health briefs (05/21/12) BOLLINGER IS EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- Christina Bollinger, CNA/CMT and central supply clerk at Golden Living Center, was employee of the year. The honor is given based on contributions to residents' quality of life or the center itself; the winner must have received an employee of the month award in the previous 12 months... Banks of all sizes are seeing the benefits of smartphone banking apps (05/21/12) Not too long ago, Internet banking was a big development. Now, it's all about the apps. "It's a growing platform and something that customers demand. This is another way to reach out to them and serve our customers well," says Mel Campbell, spokesman for Regions Bank. ... Interest rates are at an all-time low, sending many people to banks to refinance their homes (05/21/12) Interest rates are hovering at record lows, prompting many homeowners to consider refinancing their mortgage loans. That may be a wise idea, say local bankers, and they expect rates to remain low for the foreseeable future. "Anyone who has a higher mortgage rate or car loan rate or home equity loan rate might want to consider refinancing right now because interest rates are at historical lows, and it only makes sense to take advantage of the low interest rate environment of which we are a part of," says Roger Tolliver, community bank president at Commerce Bank in Cape Girardeau.. ... Credit unions are low-cost, low-profile alternatives to commercial banks (05/21/12) By Laura Drotleff CTW Features The nation's biggest commercial banks received a clear message last fall when an estimated 650,000 consumers withdrew some $4.5 billion and transferred the funds to new accounts in the nation's 7,200 credit unions. The problem: High fees for working-class account holders and small businesses and poor customer service. The message: Enough is enough... Bankruptcies (05/21/12) Bankruptcies filed through April for the Southeastern Division of the Eastern District of Missouri's U.S. Bankruptcy Court are listed below with their corresponding case number. The Southeast Division includes the counties of Bollinger, Butler, Carter, Dunklin, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard and Wayne. Court is held in Cape Girardeau... Business briefs (05/21/12) FALKOFF'S CUTS RIBBON SIKESTON, Mo. -- Don and Joyce Hart held a ribbon cutting for Men of Falkoff's, 118 E. Front St. The Harts purchased the store from longtime owner David Friedman and his wife. All employees will stay on board at the men's clothing store, including Charlie Miller, who will manage the store... Names in the news (05/21/12) LYNN EARNS MANAGER AWARD Jerry Lynn, general manager of Buffalo Wild Wings in Cape Girardeau, won the 2011 Grand Prix Manager top award. Lynn was evaluated at the corporate level, competing against 54 others in the region. Lynn previously collected this honor and a bonus vacation in 2006 and 2008... Tax liens (04/16/12) Cape Girardeau County Tax liens and lien discharges recorded at the office of Scott R. Clark, recorder of deeds, during March are filed by the Missouri Department of Revenue, except as indicated by IRS designation. For more information, contact the recorder's office at (573) 243-8123... Business licenses (04/16/12) Business licenses issued in Cape Girardeau during March include the following:Automotive Circuits LLC, out of town Bear Communications LLC, out of town Broadway Gallery and Framing, 1606 Independence St. 3A Chico's Skate Shop, 2618 Melrose Ave. Deetails Wash and Wax, 709 William St... Bankruptcies (04/16/12) Bankruptcies filed through March for the Southeastern Division of the Eastern District of Missouri's U.S. Bankruptcy Court are listed below with their corresponding case number. The Southeast Division includes the counties of Bollinger, Butler, Carter, Dunklin, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard and Wayne. Court is held in Cape Girardeau... More employers are hiring, but taking a conservative approach (04/16/12) Missouri's jobless rate in February dropped to 7.4 percent -- its lowest mark since late 2008. And while that's good news, companies still seem to be moving cautiously when adding new staff. "We're seeing employers beginning to feel more comfortable to hire one or two people and see how that works out," says June O'Dell, president/chief operating officer of the Southeast Missouri Workforce Investment Board. "I think employers are being very cautious."... Social networking dos and don'ts (04/16/12) These days it's no longer a question of if a businesses should use social media. Companies large and small are now reaching customers this way. We asked some local businesses with social media experience to share some of their social media strategies... The art of networking as a valuable business tool (04/16/12) Networking may seem like a chore, but those who have used this business building tool say its value can't be matched. "Sometimes who you know is the most valuable asset you have, especially if you are trying to build a business or a reputation," said Sarah Summers, owner of Magenta Media. ... Business Briefs (04/16/12) BRIEFS HI-TECH BUYS TRI STATE Hi-Tech Communications Inc. purchased its sixth technology company, Tri State Telephone in Cape Girardeau. This company was previously owned by James Crowell. Hi-Tech has been locally owned and operated since 1996, with offices in Cape Girardeau, Caruthersville and Sikeston, Mo. The company serves customers in Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas, Tennessee and Kentucky... Smartphone technology gives owners new ways to manage business, interact with customers (04/16/12) Smartphones are steadily becoming commonplace devices for everyone from professionals to busy moms. Users of these devices now instinctively turn to their phones for tasks that previously they would only have accomplished on a computer, over the phone or in person... Names in the news (04/16/12) NORDENIA HONORS EMPLOYEES James Johnston of Scott City, a traffic coordinator at Nordenia USA Inc., was employee of the month for March. He has been with the company since Feb. 7, 2000. Nordenia also recognizes the following employment anniversaries: William O'Guin and Brent Bollinger, 15 years of service; and Daniel Herzog and Jerry Jackson, five years... Health briefs (04/16/12) RESPIRATORY CARE PROGRAM RECOGNIZED Saint Francis Medical Center earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition (QRCR) under a national program aimed at helping patients and families make informed decisions about respiratory care services available in hospitals. ... Branding is a necessary step for every small business (04/16/12) Having a brand with a loyal customer base is critical to both immediate and long-term success of a small business. If you're looking to re-brand your business, there are a few extra things to consider in order to carry your customers with you, and to draw in new clients... Joe Roziers works with staffing offices to help companies, employees grow (04/16/12) Born and raised in Ste. Genevieve, Mo., Joe Rozier attended Xavier University in Cincinnati, and his first job out of college was as an account sales representative with Haggar Apparel Co. in Dallas. He's also worked for a family business, Rozier Stores, and as director of marketing and merchandising at Washington University. ... Who's Who 2012 - Robert Grayhek (03/19/12) In his role as director of trauma and disaster services at Saint Francis Medical Center, Robert Grayhek participates in emergency operations planning and testing to make sure Southeast Missouri is prepared when disasters occur. He also works with local schools, police and the Missouri Department of Transportation to teach kids about preventing head and spinal injuries through the ThinkFirst Foundation. ... Who's Who 2012 - Lori Dobbs (03/19/12) As care services and outreach specialist for the ALS Association, Lori Dobbs coordinates care, appointments and equipment for individuals diagnosed with ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease. She thinks nothing of taking calls at all hours from ALS patients, and offers just as much support for their families. ... Who's Who 2012 - Jodie Brunke (03/19/12) Jodie Brunke is an account executive at IESI, an independent distributor for Premier Designs Jewelry, a mom to 4-year-old Kendall Reece and fiancee to B.J. Thompson. This busy Fruitland mom still finds time to stay active in her church, Cape County Cowboy Church, and volunteer with the March of Dimes, United Way, Red Cross, Discovery Playhouse, American Cancer Society and Muscular Dystrophy Association. ... Who's Who 2012 - Melissa Miller (03/19/12) After graduating from the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Melissa Miller worked jobs as a reporter, photographer, editor and not-for-profit director in Missouri, Michigan and Indiana. After her first niece was born in 2009, Miller moved back to her hometown of Jackson to be near her family. ... Who's Who 2012 - Ron Watts (03/19/12) The Rev. Ron Watts, senior and founding pastor at LaCroix Church in Cape Girardeau, has been with the congregation since it started in 1988. Since then, he's led the church to serve not only in Cape Girardeau, but around the world. Locally, the church financially supports or volunteers with the Salvation Army, Safe House for Women, Habitat for Humanity, Big Brothers Big Sisters, area food banks, The Bridge -- an outreach center in South Cape -- and more. ... Bankruptcies (03/19/12) Bankruptcies filed through February for the Southeastern Division of the Eastern District of Missouri's U.S. Bankruptcy Court are listed below with their corresponding case number. The Southeast Division includes the counties of Bollinger, Butler, Carter, Dunklin, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard and Wayne. Court is held in Cape Girardeau... Business licenses (03/19/12) Business licenses issued in Cape Girardeau during February include the following:Best Buy Mobile No. 2982, 3049 William St. 137 Deez Kuts, 709 William St. Genoa Healthcare of Missouri LLC, 402 S. Silver Springs Road 101 Ken's Handyman & Home Improvement, 610 Rockin R Ridge Lane, Oak Ridge... Who's Who 2012 - Carolyn Kempf (03/19/12) Carolyn Kempf, president and owner of Elite Travel Inc., may originally be from Boring, Ore., but that's one thing she is not! "I am absolutely over the top in love with people and travel," she says. It goes without saying that she also loves traveling to new and exciting places. ... Who's Who 2012 - Nicolette Brennan (03/19/12) Nicolette Brennan's heart is in public service. The city of Cape Girardeau's public information manager is mom to Tony and fiancee of John Lyle, and a volunteer superwoman. She is a board member of SEMO Court Appointed Special Advocates and Tristate Advertising & Marketing. ... Who's Who 2012 - Ryan Eftink (03/19/12) "I love to cook, and I love to help people," says Ryan Eftink, sales manager of Double D Supply Co. and co-owner of Smokin Brothers. "Love what you do and you will find success in it." That has proved true for the Oran, Mo., native who joined the family business, Double D Supply Co., in 2002 and founded Smokin Brothers as a barbecue team with his brother-in-law in 2005. ... Who's Who 2012 - Mary Ann Lewis (03/19/12) Blanchard Elementary kindergarten teacher Mary Ann Lewis strives to help children become "respectful, nice, loving, learning boys and girls." With 30 years teaching in Cape Girardeau Public Schools, she's done that for countless students. Outside the classroom, she gives back to the community as a volunteer in LaCroix Church's children's ministry, a member of Southeast Hospital Auxiliary, a volunteer at Southeast Hospital, a member of the Southeast Missouri State University Booster Club and a team member for Relay for Life. ... Who's Who 2012 - Amanda Winschel (03/19/12) One in four children in Southeast Missouri go to bed hungry. As children's programs manager for Southeast Missouri Food Bank, Amanda Winschel is working to change that, and she's passionate about her mission. "I love knowing that I am truly making a difference," she says. ... Who's Who 2012 - Jessica King (03/19/12) Jessica King, webmaster at SoutheastHEALTH, says she's always looking for new opportunities to challenge herself and help her grow. At work, that means staying up-to-date with the latest technology and programs through classes, webinars and taking initiative to learn things on her own. ... Who's Who 2012 - Doug Buchheit (03/19/12) Doug Buchheit, general merchandise manager of Buchheit Inc., has been a part of the family business his entire working career. "My earliest memories of working in the family business are hauling soybeans and making deliveries with Rudy Buchheit, my grandfather," he says. ... Who's Who 2012 - Cherie Harris (03/19/12) Cherie Harris is the only advanced certified contact lens technician in Missouri. "I love learning about contact lenses," she says. "I attend workshops every chance I get to stay at the top of the field." At Leet EyeCare in Cape Girardeau, Harris fits patients in contact lenses for medical or cosmetic reasons. ... Who's Who 2012 - Donna Denson (03/19/12) Donna Denson started at the Southeast Missourian in 1991 selling community sponsorship pages and since has worked her way up to the position of advertising director. She serves on the United Way of Southeast Missouri board of directors, as secretary of Old Town Cape's board, as an ambassador with the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce and as second vice president of the Southeast Missouri Press Association. ... Who's Who 2012 - Deb Maevers (03/19/12) Deb Maevers was told once to use what you have to help who you can every day. She does just that, whether it's helping a customer find a vintage piece to redecorate their living room or helping raise money for victims of domestic violence. Maevers is owner Pastimes Antiques in Cape Girardeau as well as the founder and executive director of the VintageNOW Fashion Show, an annual event benefiting the Safe House for Women. ... Who's Who 2012 - Rita Crain (03/19/12) Instead of celebrating her 50th birthday with a lavish party in her honor, Rita Crain invited her friends and family to pick up a hammer and spend the day helping to build a Habitat for Humanity house. In addition to being owner and manager of Girardeau Ventures and Crain Industrial Properties, Crain volunteers with FISH Food Pantry, serves on the SEMO Symphony board and is a Redhawks Athletic Booster. ... Who's Who 2012 - Heather Short (03/19/12) Heather Short left her banking career to take a job that allowed her to give back to the community she cares about so much. Short works as communications and marketing director for the United Way of Southeast Missouri. She's also the chairwoman of the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce's ambassadors committee and recently received the organization's Go Getter Award. Originally from Dexter, Mo., Short and her husband, Jess, and their 2-year-old son Walker live in Cape Girardeau... Who's Who 2012 - Greg Carda (03/19/12) Greg Carda knows his health care management decisions are ultimately affecting the lives of patients. As chief market operations officer at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center and Health Management Associates of Southeast Missouri, Carda has worked to establish a reputation of openness, honesty and credibility. ... Who's Who 2012 - Jean Mason (03/19/12) Jean M. Mason has worked with Ameren Missouri for more than 25 years, moving from its St. Louis headquarters to serve as manager of the company's SEMO Division in 2003. While her main office is in Cape Girardeau, she works throughout the region with offices in Potosi, Park Hills, Dexter and Hayti. ... Who's Who 2012 - Douglas McDermott (03/19/12) Douglas McDermott's work as president and CEO of the Farmington Chamber of Commerce puts him in the heart of his community, and that's just where he wants to be. McDermott got his start at Southeast Missouri State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in mass communications and a master's degree in higher education administration. ... Who's Who 2012 - Ray Ressel (03/19/12) Ray Ressel is a busy man. He's the chef and owner of Ray's Restaurant in Kelso, Mo., and Ray's Plaza Banquet Center in Cape Girardeau. As if running two businesses wasn't enough, he also volunteers and donates services to several organizations. In his Who's Who nomination, Ressel was described as "the textbook definition of a great community leader, and the world is always in need of more people like him." He donates time and services to organizations such as the American Cancer Society, United Way, March of Dimes, Lutheran Family & Children's Services and many of the area's Catholic Home and School programs, among others. ... Names in the news (03/19/12) DARBY IS ROOKIE OF THE MONTH Kelly Darby of Jackson, a financial representative with Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial, was Rookie of the Month in the Missouri East Region for January. The honor is given to a full-time representative who has been with the company fewer than three years and is leading the region in production... Health briefs (03/19/12) SCHRUMPF IS MHA DISTRICT PRESIDENT SIKESTON, Mo. -- Jason Schrumpf, president of Missouri Delta Medical Center, was elected to a one-year term as president of the Missouri Hospital Association's Southeast District Council. One of six district council presidents, he will direct input from council members on national, state and regional health care policies to the MHA Board of Trustees. District council presidents also select recipients of MHA's Excellence in Governance awards... Business Briefs (03/19/12) FITNESS CENTER OPENS IN Poplar bluff POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- The Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to open Ozark Private Fitness, located next to Ozark Fitness at 2705 N. Westwood Blvd. GIFT SHOP OPENS IN ADVANCE ADVANCE, Mo. ... Who's Who 2012 - Stan Schultz (03/19/12) Stan Schultz, president of Schultz & Summers Engineering Inc. in Poplar Bluff, has done big things in his company and throughout Southeast Missouri. Whether it's organizing a rural water district or sewer services or surveying for a new highway, Schultz is committed to improving the way of life in rural areas. ... Who's Who 2012 - Scott Blank (03/19/12) Scott Blank was born and raised in Cape Girardeau, and in his family business, Bi-State Oil Co. He started working at Bi-State in 1997 and bought the company from his parents in 2003. Blank keeps busy with his wife Lisa and baby Benjamin, and he's served on boards for the City of Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department, Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce and Old Town Cape. ... Who's Who 2012 - Randy Barnhouse (03/19/12) Randy Barnhouse, a retired teacher and owner of Atlantis Swimming Pool Service since 1998, is known for his involvement in the River City Players, Elks Club and American Legion. He's also a swim instructor at Southeast Missouri State University, a treasure salvage diver for more than 26 years, and a supporter of the Humane Society, Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary and the World War II Honor Tour. Barnhouse lives in Cape Girardeau with his wife Debra. He has two stepsons, Jay and Luke Lowes... Tax liens (03/19/12) Cape Girardeau County Tax liens and lien discharges recorded at the office of Scott R. Clark, recorder of deeds, during February are filed by the Missouri Department of Revenue, except as indicated by IRS designation. For more information, contact the recorder's office at (573) 243-8123... Tax liens (02/20/12) Cape Girardeau County Tax liens and lien discharges recorded at the office of Scott R. Clark, recorder of deeds, during January are filed by the Missouri Department of Revenue, except as indicated by IRS designation. For more information, contact the recorder's office at (573) 243-8123... Business licenses (02/20/12) Business licenses issued in Cape Girardeau during January include the following:Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 202 S. Broadview St. Bridge the Gap Now, 4053 Connor Drive El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant, 97 N. Kingshighway 10 El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant, 97 N. Kingshighway 10 (liquor license)... What an audit means for your business, and how to handle it (02/20/12) The word "audit" puts many business owners on edge, but auditor David Seabaugh of Baer & Edington LLC in Jackson says there's no need to panic if you get a notice. It doesn't automatically mean something is wrong, he says, and audits are actually becoming more frequent and common... Tips for protecting your business in case of disaster (02/20/12) More than 500 businesses were destroyed or substantially damaged last May after an EF-5 tornado left a 10-mile-long path of ruin in Joplin, Mo. Most were prepared for typical Midwest storm damage, but not for a tornado of that magnitude, says Rob O'Brian, president of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce... Briefs (02/20/12) BRIEFS TUTOR/DANCE STUDIO OPENS IN DONIPHAN DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Patti Hill and her son, Jesse Hill, opened Smart Moves Tutoring and Dance Studio at 4 Oak Tree Village, behind Patsy's Journeyman Restaurant in Doniphan. Patti, a licensed special education teacher, offers lessons in language arts, reading, math and study skills to students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. ... Names in the news (02/20/12) SAMMONS NAMED VP OF SALES Gregory Sammons was named vice president of sales, marketing and development for Campbell Mattress Co. He has been in the mattress business, including sales, manufacturing and development, for more than 35 years in national and regional companies... Health briefs (02/20/12) CASE MANAGERS EARN CERTIFICATION Cathy Ulrich and Lalita Toeniskoetter, nurses and care coordinators in SoutheastHEALTH's Case Management Department, passed the American Case Management Association certification exam and are now accredited case managers. Ulrich has worked at Southeast since 1985 and holds certification as a certified professional in utilization review. Toeniskoetter has also worked at Southeast since 1985... Bankruptcies (02/20/12) Bankruptcies filed through January for the Southeastern Division of the Eastern District of Missouri's U.S. Bankruptcy Court are listed below with their corresponding case number. The Southeast Division includes the counties of Bollinger, Butler, Carter, Dunklin, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard and Wayne. Court is held in Cape Girardeau... Variety of liability insurance plans can protect businesses (02/20/12) Running a business isn't easy. And, unfortunately, mistakes sometimes happen. When those mistakes can cause harm or damage, that's when business liability insurance is needed. "In general, you carry liability to cover negligence," says attorney John Cook of Cook, Barkett, Ponder and Wolz in Cape Girardeau... Business licenses (01/16/12) Business licenses issued in Cape Girardeau during December include the following:Broadway Esquire Entertainment Group, 1606 Independence St., No. 7 Broadway Fashion Shop, 805 Broadway Cape Air, 420 Broadway Dynamite Coffee, 3049 William St., No. 9106... How massage is being used in health care (01/16/12) A massage isn't just a luxury anymore. It's been proven to relieve many symptoms and diseases, and is being used more often for medical health and well-being. "In my nine years, every one of my clients reports feeling better physically, emotionally and mentally after a massage," says Monica McLain, owner and massage therapist at Time Well Spent in Cape Girardeau... What you need to know about starting a workplace wellness program (01/16/12) Through its WorkWell training series, the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce is helping local businesses create wellness programs that are good for employees' individual health, workplace attitude and even the company pocketbook. "Really what these companies are trying to do is get a better handle on their health care expenditures within their place of business, as well as look at new strategies on how they can be more effective in having a healthy workforce. ... Dr. Sarah Holt discusses her latest endeavor (01/16/12) Administrator, professor, author. Dr. Sarah Holt's titles and responsibilities are extensive. Holt -- the administrator for Cape Surgical Clinic Inc. and Breast Care Center, Cape Medical Billing Corp. and the Doctors' Park complex -- is about to add another to the list with the launch of a medical insurance course Jan. 19. Holt says the class is already full and there's a waiting list for one she hopes to start in the spring... Tips for incorporating healthy habits into your workday (01/16/12) Staying healthy at work isn't always easy. Tempting treats await in the vending machine nearby, co-workers are sneezing and the stress is often mounting. Business Today asked several local health professionals for their advice on how to incorporate healthy habits at the office... Number of health care providers may not be able to meet growing demand (01/16/12) Eighty percent of Missouri, including all of Southeast Missouri, has already been designated a Health Provider Shortage Area by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. While the goal of federal health care reforms continuing to take effect is to ensure that more people get the care they need, in the future there may not be enough health care providers to meet these growing demands... Paying for diabetes: Disease, complications cost U.S. more than $170 billion (01/16/12) More than 25 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, according to the latest numbers from the American Diabetes Association. More than triple that number -- 79 million people -- have pre-diabetes. And the doctors' bills for all those people add up. In 2007, the total cost of diagnosed diabetes in the U.S. was $174 billion... Tax liens (01/16/12) CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY Tax liens and lien discharges recorded at the office of Scott R. Clark, recorder of deeds, during December are filed by the Missouri Department of Revenue, except as indicated by IRS designation. For more information, contact the recorder's office at (573) 243-8123... Names in the News (01/16/12) WATSON JOINS MRV BANKS STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. -- Doug Watson joined MRV Banks as president and CEO. He has 33 years of banking experience, most recently as president and CEO for a bank in southwest Missouri. NORDENIA HONORS EMPLOYEES Stephen Wright, multicraft technician of Jackson, was employee of the month for December at Nordenia USA Inc. ... Business briefs (01/16/12) ELECTRIC BUSINESS OPENS IN DEXTER DEXTER, Mo. -- The Dexter Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Dec. 9 for All About Electric, a new business owned by Brad Wright at the corner of County Road 412 and Three Mile Road. PAJCO TO OFFER FREESTYLE SODA FOUNTAIN... Health briefs (01/16/12) EYECARE OFFICE OPENS IN FARMINGTON FARMINGTON, Mo. -- Dr. Megan Pinkston began work Dec. 5 at the new Clarkson Eyecare office in Farmington, reported the Park Hills Daily Journal. The office is at 537 W. Karsch Blvd. COSTIE TRANSFERRED TO OHIO POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. ... Bankruptcies (01/16/12) Bankruptcies filed through December for the Southeastern Division of the Eastern District of Missouri's U.S. Bankruptcy Court are listed below with their corresponding case number. The Southeast Division includes the counties of Bollinger, Butler, Carter, Dunklin, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard and Wayne. Court is held in Cape Girardeau... Names in the news (12/20/11) MODERN WOODMEN HONORS VOLKERDING Ken Volkerding of Jackson, a financial representative with Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial, was representative of the month for October in the Missouri East Region. He joined the company in October 2004... Briefs (12/20/11) ANDERSON AND GREEN IS AGENT OF THE MONTH SIKESTON, Mo. -- The Anderson and Green Insurance Agency of Sikeston received the Agent of the Month Award from the Stroud National Agency. Anderson and Green produced the most new farm insurance premiums in October in competition with more than 700 independent agencies that produce farm insurance policies for Stroud... Health briefs (12/20/11) ADJOVU, GIBSON JOIN SAINT FRANCIS Saint Francis Medical Center hired two family medicine physicians as medical partners at Cape Primary Care. Dr. Victoria Adjovu and Dr. Erica Gibson joined the practice at 3004 Gordonville Road in Cape Girardeau, focusing on preventive care and wellness. ... Bankruptcies (12/20/11) Bankruptcies filed through November for the Southeastern Division of the Eastern District of Missouri's U.S. Bankruptcy Court are listed below with their corresponding case number. The Southeast Division includes the counties of Bollinger, Butler, Carter, Dunklin, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard and Wayne. Court is held in Cape Girardeau... Business licenses (12/20/11) Business licenses issued in Cape Girardeau during November include the following:AA American Arms & Ammunition, 2105 Woodhaven Road Block Electric Co., out of town Colour Couture Salon, 1213 N. Kingshighway 100 Colour Couture Salon, 1213 N. Kingshighway 100 (flat rate)... A look at 2011 sales tax revenue totals in Cape Girardeau County (12/20/11) For the second consecutive year, sales tax revenue and retail sales are up slightly in Cape Girardeau County -- but there's still a ways to go toward economic recovery. "The numbers look pretty good and have for awhile," says John Mehner, president and CEO of the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce. ... Hello & goodbye: The business comings and goings of 2011 (12/20/11) HELLO Chick-fil-A After months of speculation and anticipation, Cape Girardeau's newest fast-food chain opened Sept. 8, and the hunger for Chick-fil-A's famous waffle fries and chicken has never ceased. Brian House of Cape Girardeau owns the free-standing restaurant at 3333 Gordonville Road and his wife, Tamilla, is the restaurant's marketing director. ... Legislative look: What is, and isn't changing, for businesses in 2012 (12/20/11) Missouri businesses will pay less in taxes in 2012 due to reforms passed by the Missouri Legislature this year. However, measures advocated for by business groups to address employee discrimination lawsuits and payment to workers permanently disabled on the job were not successful in the 2011 legislative session... Mitch Robinson, Magnet executive director, talks about the region's economic development (12/20/11) As executive director of Cape Girardeau Area Magnet, Mitch Robinson has played a part in the region's economic development over the past 18 years. Here, he reflects on 2011 and what the future holds for continued economic growth in Southeast Missouri... Tax liens (12/20/11) Cape Girardeau County Tax liens and lien discharges recorded at the office of Scott R. Clark, recorder of deeds, during November are filed by the Missouri Department of Revenue, except as indicated by IRS designation. For more information, contact the recorder's office at (573) 243-8123... Women in Business 2011: Laura Clubb (11/21/11) As the former chief consumer advocate for the state attorney general's office, Laura Clubb was a watchdog for Missouri residents. Since opening a law firm with her husband J.P. Clubb in 2007, she has carved out a niche in the area of employment law, working on sexual harassment and age discrimination cases. When she's not helping clients, Clubb serves on the G.R.A.C.E.S. Council of United Way and is a Brownie troop leader at Alma Schrader Elementary School in Cape Girardeau... Women in Business 2011: Angel Woodruff (11/21/11) She's had chances to go into private practice, but for more than a decade Angel Woodruff has served in the Cape Girardeau County prosecutor's office. She's Prosecuting Attorney Morley Swingle's second in command, handling a variety of cases. BT: You've been with the prosecutor's office for more than 10 years. Why that instead of a private practice?... Women in Business 2011: Sandy Hastings (11/21/11) Solving problems is what Sandy Hastings, president and co-owner of Servpro of Cape Girardeau and Scott Counties, likes best about her job. Sandy and her husband, Richard, co-own the Servpro franchise in this area. In addition, Sandy serves as vice president of the Servpro Missouri Directorship, which oversees all 33 Servpro offices in Missouri... Women in Business 2011: Tamilla House (11/21/11) From coordinating family nights and school spirit nights at Chick-fil-A to overseeing the offsite catering orders, it's working with people that Tamilla House enjoys most about her job. Tamilla and her husband, Brian, opened the Chick-fil-A location in September. Tamilla serves as marketing director of the quick-service restaurant... Women in Business 2011: Tiffany Jenkins (11/21/11) Tiffany Jenkins, director of marketing and public relations at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, is at the helm of communications efforts surrounding a major expansion at her company -- a new, $173 million hospital. BT: How did your career evolve to get you where you are today? ... Women in Business 2011: Summer Riney (11/21/11) In addition to serving as vice president of marketing at Premier Rehab Physical Therapy, where her husband is the owner, CEO and a physical therapist, Summer Riney recently started her own marketing firm targeting the health care industry. BT: How did your career evolve to get you to where you are today?... Briefs (11/21/11) BRIEFS BARBER SHOP OPENS IN P.B. POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- The Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to open Cutting Edge Barber Shop and Salon at 104 S. Main St. Chris Jones owns the business. SMOKEHOUSE HOLDS RIBBON CUTTING... Health briefs (11/21/11) LUTHERAN HOME NAMES NEW ADMINISTRATOR Mitch Bachtel is the new administrator for the skilled nursing and assisted living facilities at the Lutheran Home, according to Michelle Sinn, CEO of the Lutheran Home and Saxony Village in Cape Girardeau. Bachtel is a licensed nursing home administrator and comes from the St. Louis area, where he served in a similar capacity... Bankruptcies (11/21/11) Bankruptcies filed through October for the Southeastern Division of the Eastern District of Missouri's U.S. Bankruptcy Court are listed below with their corresponding case number. The Southeast Division includes the counties of Bollinger, Butler, Carter, Dunklin, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard and Wayne. Court is held in Cape Girardeau... Tax liens (11/21/11) Cape Girardeau County Tax liens and lien discharges recorded at the office of Scott R. Clark, recorder of deeds, during October are filed by the Missouri Department of Revenue, except as indicated by IRS designation. For more information, contact the recorder's office at (573) 243-8123... Women in Business 2011: Kim Heckemeyer (11/21/11) Kim Heckemeyer didn't intend to specialize in workers' compensation and Social Security disability cases. But in her 11 years practicing law, she's found those are the areas that really allow her to help people and make a difference in their lives. The desire to make a difference spreads to her personal life: In the past she's helped raise money for several local organizations. ... Names in the news (11/21/11) KASTEN GETS VENDOR AWARD Vernon L. Kasten Jr., CEO of Ceramo Company Inc., attended the 2011 Home & Garden Showplace Show on Sept. 25 in Philadelphia, where Ceramo was named the 2011 Home & Garden Showplace New Vendor of the Year. FARRIS GETS BURROWS AWARD... Business licenses (11/21/11) Business licenses issued in Cape Girardeau during October include the following:Cash City, 885 N. Kingshighway Coastal International Security Inc., out of town Collections Recovery LLC, 2711 Thomas Drive H&H Seamless Gutters, 1938 State Highway Y Lil Pea Patch, 709 Broadway... Women in Business 2011: Shannon Daniels (11/21/11) Shannon Daniels has been fascinated by finance since childhood. As a vice president-financial consultant at Commerce Bank in Cape Girardeau for the past seven years, Daniels' No. 1 goal has been to educate others about investments and financial planning. Now, as she transitions to a new job as senior financial adviser at U.S. Bank, she hopes to continue helping clients plan a secure financial future... Women in Business 2011: Lori Fowler (11/21/11) For Lori Fowler, relationships are at the foundation of banking. "I always try to be professional and caring of others," says Fowler, vice president-commercial lending at Alliance Bank in Cape Girardeau. "I try to assist customers in the best way possible and help them in being successful in their business. It's kind of a partnership between the bank and the business. We try to help them be successful, and then when they're successful, we're successful."... Bankruptcies (10/17/11) Bankruptcies filed through September for the Southeastern Division of the Eastern District of Missouri's U.S. Bankruptcy Court are listed below with their corresponding case number. The Southeast Division includes the counties of Bollinger, Butler, Carter, Dunklin, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard and Wayne. Court is held in Cape Girardeau... Business Licenses (10/17/11) Business licenses issued in Cape Girardeau during September include the following: C&C Detailing, 1809 N. Main St. Chick-fil-A, 3333 Gordonville Road Coastal International Security Inc., out of town Crazy Dave's (mobile vendor), 5682 County Road 472... Writing a check may soon be a thing of the past when it comes to how we pay for our purchases (10/17/11) When Cape Girardeau photographer Chris Mackler is ready to make a sale, he no longer has to accept a written check, drive to the bank and wait for the funds to be available in his account. With his new Square device, he simply plugs a small, square credit card reader into his iPhone and swipes his customer's card, just like in a store. Transactions are deposited to Mackler's account within one business day, and his customers get their receipt via email or text message... Health briefs (10/17/11) CEO SEARCH ON HOLD SoutheastHEALTH still hasn't started its search for a new chief executive, more than three months after CEO Debbie Linnes resigned. A search timetable has not been set and no search planning is in progress, said spokeswoman Sally Owen in an emailed statement to the Southeast Missourian. ... Tax liens (10/17/11) Tax liens and lien discharges recorded at the office of Scott R. Clark, recorder of deeds, during September are filed by the Missouri Department of Revenue, except as indicated by IRS designation. For more information, contact the recorder's office at (573) 243-8123... Names in the news (10/17/11) NORDENIA HONORS EMPLOYEES Thomas VanderFeen, plate finish operator II, was employee of the month for September at Nordenia USA Inc. VanderFeen, of Cape Girardeau, has been with the company since June 2000. Nordenia also recognizes the following employment anniversaries: David Stoll, 20 years of service; and Randy Lichtenegger, five years... Business Briefs (10/17/11) STEAKHOUSE HOLDS RIBBON CUTTING The Grecian Steakhouse held a ribbon cutting Sept. 21 to celebrate its reopening at 2013 Independence St. in Cape Girardeau. SALON HOLDS RIBBON CUTTING DEXTER, Mo. -- The Dexter Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting recently for Halo Hair Studio, 13147 State Highway AD. Ashley Mosier owns the business... Ask the experts: Local marketing gurus offer their best advice for common marketing questions (10/17/11) What are QR codes and why are they important? Dana Hukel, president and CEO of BOLD Marketing QR codes, or quick response codes, are a type of bar code designed to have its contents decoded very quickly, hence the quick response. They offer a specific set of information almost instantly to consumers who choose to scan the code. In most cases you need a smartphone to be able to scan and read the code. Usually the code will link you to a website for more detailed information... Shannon Davis discusses his foray into technology and his new company headquarters (10/17/11) @briefs_body copy:Shannon Davis grew up and attended school in Cape Girardeau, and he has deep roots in the local fast food industry. "My dad was a McDonald's operator, and I have been working in McDonald's since I was a kid," says Davis. His Arch Nemesis franchise now operates 11 McDonald's restaurants in Southeast Missouri and has more than 600 employees -- and will soon have a high-tech, newly renovated corporate office in the former Teamsters building on Broadview Street in Cape Girardeau. ... WavBall dials in on integrating cellphones with tourism, more (10/17/11) A 2009 trip to Alcatraz inspired a Cape Girardeau father and son, but not in the way one might expect. Steven and Jonathan Fritzler had been trying to figure out a way to tell the history of Cape Girardeau and Southeast Missouri, and the audio tour at the famous San Francisco prison gave them an idea... Smartphone apps offer tool for businesses, organizations to reach customers (10/17/11) With about 82 million smartphone users in the U.S., more and more companies are using mobile phone apps to increase awareness of their products and services. Earlier this year, electronics companies' shipments for smartphones surpassed personal computers for the first time... Health briefs (09/19/11) SHERRILL NAMED DIRECTOR OF NURSING Jean Sherrill was named director of nursing at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. She has worked at the home for eight years in various capacities, including unit manager and staff development coordinator. She replaces Maria Hanschen, who retired after 20 years of service... Ask the experts (09/19/11) Local marketing gurus offer their best advice for common marketing questions Business licenses (09/19/11) Business licenses issued in Cape Girardeau during August include the following:B&B Contractors, out of town Froshapers LLC, 245 S. Plaza Way Gooly Entertainment, 57 S. Plaza Way Logical Time Solutions, out of town Mighty Bagel, 450 Gerecke Lane The Kutters of Broadway, 1117 Broadway... Understanding health care reform (09/19/11) The federal law doesn't require businesses with fewer than 50 employees to provide coverage More doctors will be needed to handle the quickly growing senior population (09/19/11) With the oldest baby boomers turning 65 this year, the population will continue to get older faster -- and the need for primary health care will increase greatly. "Yes, the number of patients who are in that age category are clearly increasing. ... Bankruptcies (09/19/11) Bankruptcies filed through August for the Southeastern Division of the Eastern District of Missouri's U.S. Bankruptcy Court are listed below with their corresponding case number. The Southeast Division includes the counties of Bollinger, Butler, Carter, Dunklin, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard and Wayne. Court is held in Cape Girardeau... Tax liens (09/19/11) Cape Girardeau County Tax liens and lien discharges recorded at the office of Scott R. Clark, recorder of deeds, during August are filed by the Missouri Department of Revenue, except as indicated by IRS designation. For more information, contact the recorder's office at (573) 243-8123... Kevin Wood, talks about the business, benefits and challenges of co-owning and operating a pharmacy (09/19/11) Broadway Prescription Shop is a Cape Girardeau institution. Homer George opened the pharmacy at the corner of Broadway and Sprigg Street in 1932, making it the oldest pharmacy in the city. Earlier this year, Kevin Wood and Lee Schlitt bought the pharmacy, maintaining its legacy while offering the most up-to-date products and services. ... Hospitals designed new facilities with input from their staff and patients (09/19/11) When Saint Francis Medical Center began planning its new Heart Hospital and Cancer Institute, one big question was asked of the doctors, hospital staff and patients: "What would you like to see?" From the high-impact laminate flooring to the durable vinyl chairs, from the blue floors designating nurses stations to the red-painted electrical outlets, every item in the building was placed with a purpose... Incorporating exercise into your daily routine (09/19/11) Dr. Julia Kinder knew during her medical residency that she needed to find time for fitness. But time was hard to come by when working 90 hours a week. "I began having back, neck and knee pain, and I didn't feel excited or passionate about anything," Kinder says... Names in the news (09/19/11) NORDENIA HONORS EMPLOYEES Timothy Cecil, slitter operator of Cape Girardeau, was employee of the month for August at Nordenia USA Inc. He has been with the company since August 2006. Nordenia also recognizes the following employment anniversaries: David Cox, Donnie Smith and Jeffrey Oldson, 20 years of service; Paul Sides, 15 years; Dirk Sutherlin, 10 years; and Timothy Cecil, Monti Ferronato, Randy Heise, Johnathon Knudson and Robert Puckett, five years... Bankruptcies (08/15/11) Bankruptcies filed through July for the Southeastern Division of the Eastern District of Missouri's U.S. Bankruptcy Court are listed below with their corresponding case number. The Southeast Division includes the counties of Bollinger, Butler, Carter, Dunklin, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard and Wayne. Court is held in Cape Girardeau... Chambers of commerce partner for Current River marketing campaign (08/15/11) VAN BUREN, Mo. -- The Current River is already wildly popular in Southeast Missouri, but local chambers of commerce believe there's room for improvement. This summer, the Ozark Riverways Marketing Group launched a new website for the Current River, www.seecurrentriver.com, and shot a 30-second television commercial for use in the Springfield, St. Louis, Cape Girardeau and Poplar Bluff, Mo., markets, as well as the Paducah, Ky., and Jonesboro, Ark., areas... Health briefs (08/15/11) HOSPITAL GETS RED CROSS HONOR STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. -- Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital reached Gold Level status in the American Red Cross' Champions For Life campaign, reported the Ste. Genevieve Herald. Champions for Life is a health care initiative based on partnerships with area hospitals. ... Real estate pros offer tips on boosting home values (08/15/11) Those working the Cape Girardeau real estate market say it's more important than ever for sellers to boost their home value. "It matters a lot to the sellers. As I go into a home, I make suggestions as I see them," says Laura Ritter, broker/sales with Century 21 Ashland Realty in Cape Girardeau. ... Business briefs (08/15/11) P.B. CHAMBER HOLDS RIBBON CUTTINGS POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- The Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at the grand opening of Second Debut resale shop. Tracy Tipton owns the shop, which is in the Poplar Bluff Square. The chamber also held a ribbon cutting recently for G Set Recording Studio at 211 N. Broadway. Eric White owns the business... More real estate agents using QR codes to share information (08/15/11) Tiny black squares filled with jagged lines and dots are popping up on all sorts of products from ice cream pints to newspaper pages. These QR codes, short for "quick response," are becoming a popular way for businesses to link their customers with more information about their products... Kenny Pincksten works to restore one of Cape Girardeau's historic buildings (08/15/11) With Cape Girardeau making plans to improve the Broadway corridor, developer Kenny Pincksten and his company, Prestige Development, have begun a restoration project on one of the street's historic buildings. Site preparation has been done already to the two-story, 143-year-old building at the corner of Broadway and Sprigg Street, with plans for retail space on the first floor and apartments on the second. ... Names in the news (08/15/11) NORDENIA HONORS EMPLOYEES Brendan Love, customer account coordinator of Jackson, was employee of the month for July at Nordenia USA Inc. He has been with the company since September 2007. Nordenia also recognizes the following employment anniversaries: Michael Latham, Ronnie Moyers and Randy Mann, 20 years of service; Anthony Watson, Kevin Dorris and David Mott, 15 years; George Oldham, 10 years; and Eric Cathcart and Tommy Lambert, five years... Ask the experts: Using marketing to retain current customers (08/15/11) How can I use marketing to retain my current customers? Drew Janes: It would be the same as asking, "How can I use food to keep my body healthy?" To keep your body continually performing, you have to feed it. It's a pretty simple design and without it, well, unfortunately, you would die. ... Tax liens (08/15/11) Cape Girardeau County Tax liens and lien discharges recorded at the office of Scott R. Clark, recorder of deeds, during July are filed by the Missouri Department of Revenue, except as indicated by IRS designation. For more information, contact the recorder's office at (573) 243-8123... Business licenses (08/15/11) Business licenses issued in Cape Girardeau during July include the following: Ashley Bailey Custom Cabinets (liquor license), 127 N. Main St. Dusty's Dog House, 125 S. Broadview 1 First Missouri State Bank, 800 N. Kingshighway Grecian Steak House (liquor license), 2002 Independence St... Semohousehunter.com a valuable tool for buying, selling houses (08/15/11) Although the home market has been unpredictable, Semohousehunter.com, run by the Southeast Missourian, gives people buying or selling a home the resources they need to make the process easier. "Semohousehunter.com has been available to anyone looking for real estate or an agent since 2005," says Glenda Mayberry, real estate account executive at the Southeast Missourian and manager of the website. ... Community education: Businesses can help schools through volunteer programs (07/22/11) Plenty of opportunities available for businesses, individuals to get involved with local schools