Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce

12/12/2025

Tomorrow, the Show Me Center will fill with cheers as SEMO celebrates the Class of 2025! 🎓👏
The Cape Chamber is proud to support our Redhawks as they take the next step toward building bright futures right here in our community ❤️🖤

Southeast Missouri State University

12/12/2025

Leadership Academy Class of 2025, you did it! 🎓✨

We wrapped up months of growth and connection by celebrating this year’s graduates and the impact they’re already making in our community. Here’s to continuing the work of learning, leading, and building a stronger Cape Girardeau, together 💚👏🏼

12/12/2025

The Glenn House was dressed for Christmas and so were we 🎁✨
The Women’s Network crew came together for gift swapping, festive fun, and delicious sips + bites from Relish Sandwich Bar + Social Club that made the evening unforgettable. Thank you to everyone who was able to join us! 💛

12/11/2025

Congratulations to the Baptist Student Center for their new roof from MO Roofing LLC and solar panels from Jackson Solar LLC!✂️🎉

There’s no place like BSC with their radical hospitality to all students near and far! Thank you for serving our community.

12/05/2025

Big news for Cape Girardeau! 🏈🎉

We cut the ribbon for the first retail BetMGM Sportsbook in the region, located inside Century Casino & Hotel Cape Girardeau. Sports fans can now place their bets, grab a drink, and catch all the action…talk about a winning addition to our community! 💚

FUN FACT! The first ever sports bet in Missouri was placed right here in Cape just after midnight on December 1, marking a historic moment for our state. 🎲

12/05/2025

What a merry morning at December’s First Friday Coffee! ☕🎄

State Representatives John Voss and Barry Hovis shared updates on the upcoming legislative session, and our sponsor, Dutch Enterprises, brought the holiday spirit, leading the whole room in a cheerful “Jingle Bells” sing-along! 🎶

Heads up! We’ll be back on the SECOND Friday in January to kick off 2026!

12/05/2025

Registration is open until Monday!✅

Encourage your team to join us for a 2026 Professional Planning workshop!

2026 is closer than you think… and your career goals are waiting 👏⌛

Join us on Tuesday, December 9 for our 2026 Professional Planning Workshop, led by Holly Bauwens, Director of Human Resources at Southeast Missouri State University. This is your chance to set intentional goals, build momentum, and step confidently into the new year.

📍 SEMO University Center, Ballroom A
⏰ 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
💵 $20 Students | $30 Professionals
🍽️ Lunch included

Seating is limited, registration is REQUIRED.
Learn more & register: https://business.capechamber.com/events/details/ypc-lunch-learn-11183

Thank you to our event sponsor: Carved + Crafted Catering

12/05/2025

First Friday Coffee LIVE! 12-5-25 💚

12/04/2025

What a great evening at Magnolia Soap and Bath Co- Cape Girardeau for our December Business After Hours! 🧼✨🎄

We enjoyed connecting with fellow members and celebrating the season in such a welcoming and beautiful space. Thank you to our gracious hosts, and to everyone who joined us to close out the year with great conversation and community 💚

12/02/2025

Join us for THIS FRIDAY for First Friday Coffee! Our program will be focused on Business Advocacy with a Legislative Preview, sponsored by Dutch Enterprises.

Be sure to stick around as we celebrate the new Sportsbook at Century Casino & Hotel Cape Girardeau with a ribbon cutting at 9:00 AM in the Casino Lobby! 🏈🎰

No bets needed, this morning will be a sure win!

12/02/2025

It's hard to believe 2026 is right around the corner! We're excited to share the dates for next year's Signature Events and cannot wait for another year of providing valuable opportunities for our members. 📆
⭐February 20-21: Cape Home & Outdoor Living Show
⭐March 20: 2026 Annual Dinner
⭐April 16: Young Professionals of Cape Area Summit
⭐Date TBA, determined by Gov. Kehoe's availability: State of the Community Luncheon
⭐September 18: Women in Business: At the Heart of It All
⭐November 19: Southeast Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Symposium

12/01/2025

Big news took flight today! ✈️

We joined the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport to celebrate their newest destination: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)!

This new route opens even more connections for our region, linking Southeast Missouri to one of the nation’s busiest travel hubs. More connections. More convenience. More reasons to Fly CGI.

Santa and Mrs. Claus even joined the inaugural flight to DFW today!🎅🏼🎄