BUSINESS MEMO: 'BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE'

A "Business Roundtable" to discuss controlling the cost of workers' compensation claims will be held at Cape Girardeau early next month.

The discussion group will meet at the Drury Lodge, Interstate 55/Route K at noon Feb. 2.

James A. Cochrane III, a senior partner in the law firm of Bradshaw, Steele, Cochrane & Berens in Cape Girardeau, will be guest speaker. He has been defending workers' compensation claims for insurance companies and self-insured corporations almost 25 years.

The Roundtable is sponsored by the Associated Industries of Missouri (AIM). Cost of the roundtable is $18. Additional information is available by contacting AIM at (573) 634-2246.