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River City Biologicals adding onto building
Posted Thursday, July 2, at 6:44 AM
River City Biologicals is adding to its facility at 813 Southern Expressway. Scheduled for a late August completion, the 3,750-square-foot addition will include office space and a conference and reception area, according to vice president Jerad Busch.
The biological raw material supplier and processor of meat products once rented space inside the Southeast Innovation Center's incubator before moving to its present location.
Missouri 13th-fattest state, Illinois stands at 27th A new report found some disturbing yet unsurprising results on this country's obesity problem. The Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation reported that obesity rates increased in 23 states and did not decline anywhere. Missouri ranked 13th and Illinois was the 27th fattest state...
Has the economy affected your July 4th travel plans? The July 4th weekend is fast approaching and I'd like to know if the economy has affected your plans. Please e-mail your comments to me at bblackwell@semissourian.com.
Safe Harbor Thrift Store changes locations I've been out for a few days at my parents' in Alabama and haven't had time to update my blog since Friday. But here's a bit of news. Safe Harbor Thrift Store has moved to 3862 East Jackson Boulevard in Jackson. It previously was at 3860 East Jackson Boulevard...
Michael Jackson's video game collection; Bayou Bar & Grill remains open I wonder if yesterday will be one of those times when you'll forever remember where you were the day you heard Michael Jackson died. I was driving back from Memphis last night when I learned Jackson had died of cardiac arrest. A radio station in the city famous for the King of Rock 'n Roll played for about 45 consecutive minutes songs from the King of Pop...
Rose Bed Inn owners break ground on new art gallery The owners of the Rose Bed Inn Bed & Breakfast in Cape Girardeau are planning to add an art gallery. Set to open Oct. 2, the Aartful Rose at 631 S. Sprigg St. will feature an art gallery and banquet hall that accommodate up to 150 people. The groundbreaking for the facility is set for 8:30 a.m. today. Once co-owner James Coley and others place their shovels in the ground, work on the building will begin. Coley said he hopes the project is complete sometime in September...
Business happenings Here are three businesses in Cape Girardeau that I'm trying to find information about before the week ends. I've left messages with the owner or manager but have yet to hear back from them. First, Salon Brielle and Spa at 1610 North Kingshighway Suite 107 has purchased Hey Gorgeous Salon and Spa. It's set to open July 6...
Enough wind power for 26,000 households AmerenUE has signed an agreement with Horizon Wind Energy's Pioneer Prairie Wind Farm in Iowa to purchase 102 megawatts of power. Company officials say that's enough to provide power for 26,000 households, fulfilling AmerenUE's plan to add 100 megawatts of renewable capacity by 2010...
Happy Father's Day Well my first Father's Day has arrived and let me tell you it's an awesome feeling. All those things I thought didn't make sense before my wife and I were parents now hit home. Being a dad is great, though I know my wife deserves a lot of credit for her part in raising our four-week child, Isabella Grace. While I'm trying my best at being a father, I know I have many years of learning. But for now I'll just enjoy this special day...
Anyone had problems with the switch to digital television? A week ago today television stations throughout the United States shut down their analog signal and changed to digital. But I've heard reports of numerous viewers expressing complaints about the switch. I'd love to hear your comments. Please e-mail them to bblackwell@semissourian.com or call 388-3628...
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Brian Blackwell is the business reporter at the Southeast Missourian, and covers some religion news. A May 2008 graduate of the University of Nebraska, Brian is an avid Cornhusker fan. When he is not covering the business community for the newspaper, Brian enjoys spending time with his wife and church family, cheering on the Cubs and Cornhuskers, wishing for snow and hiking on the numerous area trails. He is excited about his first child, Isabella Grace who was born May 24. Brian feels that sleep may become a memory.
Hot topics Illinois dealership to purchase Cape Hyundai(  8 ~ 11:01 AM, Jul 4)
Safe Harbor Thrift Store changes locations
Missouri 13th-fattest state, Illinois stands at 27th
River City Biologicals adding onto building
Has the economy affected your July 4th travel plans?
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