Summer is officially here and this past weekend we really started to feel the mercury climbing as we broke into 90-degree plus temperatures. As we shift to hotter weather, safety needs to be top of mind.

Sports stadiums aren’t just venues—they’re economic catalysts that stimulate tourism, create jobs, and amplify civic pride.

Missouri businesses looking to break into international markets have powerful allies in the Missouri Department of Economic Development. Two standout programs are opening doors for companies ready to take their products global.

A big opportunity for Southeast Missouri’s economy as the SEMO Industrial Park in Scott City has been named a Missouri Certified Site.

Damage from storms have left many businesses and residents needing immediate help, which can make them vulnerable to fraud.

If you've been dreaming of launching your own business in Southeast Missouri, now is an exciting time to take the leap.

As we head into summer 2025, U.S. consumer confidence is showing mixed signals.

Missouri’s Proposition A, approved by voters in late 2024 and upheld by the state Supreme Court in April 2025, is now in effect as of May 1.

Last Friday, the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) announced an award of over $2.9 million out of Federal State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) funds to Codefi and Missouri State University’s efactory.

Last week, I had the opportunity to join 150 “Young Professionals” at the 7th Annual YPC Summit hosted by the Cape Chamber.