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Progress Commerce Bank (02/26/12) Year established: 1865 Product or service offered: Commerce provides a full range of financial services, including business and personal banking, wealth management, financial planning, brokerage and investments. # of employees: In Cape Girardeau and Jackson, 30... Metro Business College (02/26/12) Year established: 1981 Product or service offered: Education Number of employees: 19 Location: 1732 North Kingshighway, Cape Girardeau, Mo Owner(s): George Holske What is your vision for your business and/or your industry in 2012?... Midwest Family Care (02/26/12) Owner: Deborah Seeger, NP-C Year Established: 2011 Services: Family Health Care Number of Employees: 8 Location:36 Doctors' Park, Cape Phone: Cape 803-1771, Jackson 204-3900 What is your vision for your practice in 2012? Deborah Seeger, owner: Our vision is to make quality healthcare more accessible and more affordable for everyone. ... Notre Dame Regional High School (02/26/12) Year established: 1925 Product or service offered: Catholic secondary education Number of employees: 55 Location: 235 Notre Dame Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO Describe your business/occupation in exactly five words.: Regional Catholic secondary high school... Professional Fashion Uniforms (02/26/12) Year established: 1982 Product or service offered: Scrubs, lab coats, work shoes Number of employees: 4 Location: 46 South Plaza Way, Cape Girardeau, Mo. Owner: Barb Whitlock Describe your business/occupation in exactly five words.: Scrubs, lab coats, work shoes... SEMO Alliance for Disability Independence (SADI) (02/26/12) Year established: Incorporated in 1987 Product or service offered: Provide non-residential independent living services to people with disabilities Number of employees: 135 Location: Cape Girardeau, MO Perryville, MO... Renewable Resources (02/26/12) Year established: 2011 Product or service offered: Construction materials recycling Number of employees: 3 Location: 1439 Minnesota, Cape Girardeau, MO Owners: Jeramy Goehman and Nate Thomas What is your vision for your business and/or your industry in 2012?... Ratliff Care Center, LLC (02/26/12) Year established: 1962 Product or service offered: 24 Hr. Nursing care & Rehab, Social, Dietary & Activity Services Number of employees: 61 Location: 717 N. Sprigg Cape Girardeau, MO Owner(s): Carlos E. & Emmegene Ratliff... Saint Francis Receives Top Ratings from HealthGrades (02/26/12) Saint Francis Medical Center has received top orthopaedic and cardiac ratings from the nation's leading independent healthcare rating organization, HealthGrades. Saint Francis received the following 2012 ratings: Cardiac Top 10 in Missouri for overall cardiac services... Saint Francis Cancer Institute Offers Technological Advancements, Comfort (02/26/12) Cancer touches the lives of three out of every four Missouri families, according to Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services. At Saint Francis Medical Center's Cancer Institute, patients have access to the latest cancer technology and treatments, which increases their odds of surviving the disease... Saint Francis Chest Pain Center Earns National Award (02/26/12) When patients seek treatment for chest pain at Saint Francis Medical Center, they know they are receiving care at a facility that is nationally recognized for excellence. Saint Francis' Chest Pain Center recently received a Silver Performance Achievement Award through the Action Registry of the American College of Cardiology National Cardiovascular Data Registry (ACC-NCDR)... SoutheastHEALTH: A Passion for Heart Care (02/26/12) SoutheastHEALTH excels in heart care. It has done so for decades. Southeast was the first hospital in the region to perform open heart surgery. It has led the way in treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with a state-of-the art electrophysiology lab. Building on that tradition of successful heart care, SoutheastHEALTH has teamed with Cardiovascular Consultants, the largest cardiology group in southeast Missouri. ... Southeast Technology Center Provides Data System to Improve Healthcare (02/26/12) SoutheastHEALTH has embraced electronic medical records, opening the Southeast Technology Center on Feb. 5 in in partnership with Missouri Delta Medical Center. "Southeast is on the leading edge of technology," notes Mike Dozier, regional information officer for SoutheastHEALTH... Southeast Physicians Provide Comprehensive Care for Patients (02/26/12) Southeast physicians provide patients with expert, comprehensive medical care from obstetrics to wound care. Southeast Obstetrics / Gynecology At Southeast Obstetrics/Gynecology, skilled and caring physicians Dianne S. Woolard, MD, FACOG, and Wendelly Vasquez, MD, along with experienced nurse practitioners Glenda Robison and Christy Cook, provide expert care for their patients... Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Southeast Missouri State University (02/26/12) Year established: 2007 Product or service offered: Entrepreneurial training programs and business growth strategies. Number of employees: 13 What is your vision for your business and/or your industry in 2012? CIE: We assist entrepreneurial groups and individuals who want to start a business or grow an existing small business, commercialize a technology, study entrepreneurship and develop entrepreneurial communities. ... Southeast Missouri Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (02/26/12) Year Established: 2011 Product or service offered: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (face, mouth, jaw, skull) Number of employees: 8 Location: 1325 North Mt. Auburn Road, Cape Girardeau, 731 North Main, Sikeston Owner(s): Steven Schoolman, DDS... Ultimate Flooring & Paint (02/26/12) Year established: 2003 Product or service offered: Flooring, Paint, and Blinds Number of employees: 5 Location: 2465 Cape Centre Cape Girardeau, MO Owner(s): Darrin & Rachelle Johnson Describe your business/occupation in exactly five words.: Full Service Home Decorating Center... United Way of Southeast Missouri (02/26/12) Year established: 1953 Product or service offered: Uniting people with resources to build a stronger and healthier community. Mission Statement Number of employees: 3 Location: 430A Broadway, Cape Girardeau Owner(s): Governed by a board of directors comprised of people from the community we serve... W.E. Walker-Lakenan LLC (02/26/12) Year established: 1915 Product or service offered: Commercial and Personal Insurance Number of employees: 20 Location: Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Benton Owner(s): Joe Stahly, Bill Talley, Chad Hartle, Doug Mueller Describe your business/occupation in exactly five words.: Commercial and Personal Insurance Sales... Audiology Associates Balance and Hearing Center (02/26/12) Owner: Linda Hurt, AuD Year Established: 1997 Services: Audiology Services, Hearing & Balance Care, Hearing Aids and Accessories # of employees: 6 Location: 2917 Independence, Cape with satellite in Poplar Bluff Phone: (573) 651-4650 What is your vision for your practice in 2012?... Andrews Chiropractic and Acupuncture Center of Southeast Missouri, LLC (02/26/12) Owner: Dr. Khonda Andrews, DC Year Established: 1986 Services: Chiropractic, Natural Health & Acupuncture # of employees: 9 Location: 3874 E. Jackson Blvd., Jackson Phone: (573 243-7246 What is your vision for your practice in 2012? My vision is to use and share everything I have learned in 25 years of practice to promote healing and pain relief for patients. ... Alliance Bank (02/26/12) Year established: 1997 Product or service offered: Financial Services Number of employees: 45 full & part time Location: Cape Girardeau, Sikeston and Oran Owner(s): Community What is your vision for your business and/or your industry in 2012?... Advanced Pest Control (02/26/12) Year established: 1980 Product or services offered: Pest, termite and weed control. # of employees: 22 Location: 821 Progress, Cape Girardeau, MO Owners: Gene and Dorothy Schuessler Describe your business/occupation in exactly five words.: Residential and Commercial Pest Control... First Missouri State Bank (02/26/12) Year established: 2002 Product or services offered: Banking/Financial Services # of employees: 33 Location: 2 S. Mt. Auburn Rd., Cape Girardeau, Mo.; 800 N. Kingshighway, Cape Girardeau, Mo.; 1846 E. Jackson Blvd., Jackson, MO... First Midwest Bank of Jackson, Mo. (02/26/12) Year established: 2003 Product or service offered: Banking services and loans Number of employees: 12 Location: 2319 E Jackson Blvd, Jackson, MO Owners: Privately owned What is your vision for your business and/or your industry in 2012?... The Lutheran Home/Saxony Village (02/26/12) In the 1960s, Southeast Missouri Lutheran churches noted that elderly congregations were in need of long-term health care facilities with skilled nursing. The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau was started from those churches and has grown into a place where Christians and their families can depend on comfort and compassion in the later years of life... Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce (02/26/12) Product or service offered: Business and community Service Number of employees: 2 Location: 125 E Main Street, Jackson, Mo Owner(s): Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce members Describe your business/occupation in exactly five words.: Enhancing Communites and expanding business... Jackson Tire Center (02/26/12) Year established: 1980 Product or service offered: Tire and automotive service Number of employees: 12 Location: Jackson, Mo. Owners: Charles and Donna Glueck Describe your business/occupation in exactly five words.: convenient, competitive, friendly automotive service... Kaelin Dental Group (02/26/12) Year established: 1990 Product or service offered: Family Dentistry, Invisalign®, Whitening and Aesthetic Procedures Number of employees: 14 Location: 7 Doctors Park, Cape Girardeau What is your vision for Kaelin Dental Group in 2012? Our vision is to create beautiful and healthy smiles with an entire team dedicated to providing patients with excellent, comfortable and personalized care. ... Kasten Masonry Sales, Inc. (02/26/12) Year established:1895 Product or services offered: Brick, block, stoves, fireplaces, pools, pellet grills # of employees: 64 Location: 713 Kasten Drive, Jackson, Mo. Owner(s) and title(s): Corporation Describe your business/occupation in exactly five words.: Brick, block, hearth and pool... Leet EyeCare (02/26/12) Year established: 1987 Product or service offered: Optometry, glasses, sunglasses, contacts Number of employees: 15 full time, three part time and four doctors Location: 3230 Blattner Drive and 856 N. Kingshighway; Cape Girardeau... Miracle Ear Centers Serving Southeast Missouri (02/26/12) Owner: Joyce Hill-Cooley, RN, BC-HIS, COHC Year Established: 1987 Services offered: Hearing Services, Hearing Aids & Accessories Number of employees: 8 Locations: 1464 N. Kingshighway in Cape 2368 W. Jackson Blvd. in Jackson Offices also in Perryville, Farmington & Ste. Genevieve... Montgomery Bank (02/26/12) Year established: 1903 Product or service offered: Montgomery Bank offers a full range of financial services, personal and commercial banking, mortgage services, custom wealth management, and 24-hour ATMs. Number of employees: 250... GA Endoscopy Center & Gastroenterology Associates of Southeast Missouri (02/26/12) Practitioners: Matthew Coleman, MD; H. Lee Schneider, DO; Dean A. Edwards, MD; Timothy J. Edwards, MD Year Established: 1988 Services: Medical Diagnosis & Treatment of Diseases of the Digestive System # of employees: 30 Location: 1429 N. Mt. Auburn Road, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701... First State Community Bank (02/26/12) Year established: 1954 Product or service offered: Financial services Number of employees: 20 Location: 2527 William St. and 1602 N. Kingshighway Phone number: 573-339-0303 Owners: First State Bancshares... First Auto Credit & The Consignment Center (02/26/12) Product or service offered: Automobile sales and consignment on autos and recreational vehicles Number of employees: 15 Owners: Kenny Seabaugh and David Kinder What is your vision for your business and/or your industry in 2012?... EYE CARE Specialists, L.L.C. (02/26/12) EYE CARE Specialists is a state-of-the-art practice that initiated the multi-specialty ophthalmology focus in Southeast Missouri.  In 1989, Dr. David Westrich, M.D. founded a practice specializing in vitreoretinal disease and surgery. The practice grew from a one M.D. ... Eye Consultants (02/26/12) Services offered: Comprehensive Ophthalmology Treatment & Surgery Number of Employees: 21 Location:64 Doctors' Park, Cape Girardeau, Mo. Offices in: Perryville (2) and Dexter, Mo. Phone Number: 334-5265 or 1-800-333-1568 What is your vision for your practice in 2012?... El Torero (02/26/12) Year established: 1993 Product or service offered: Family owned Mexican cuisine/bar Number of employees: 70-plus Location: Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Perryvile and Ste. Genevieve Owners: Antonio Trejo and Ricardo Trejo... Discovery Playhouse (02/26/12) Year established: 2006 Product or service offered: Children's Museum providing fun, educational experiences for children and their families. Number of employees: 6 Location: Cape Girardeau Owner(s): Southeast Missouri Children's Museum Board of Directors... C.P.U., Inc. (02/26/12) Year established: 1978 Product or service offered: We have two divisions. One division offers IT support services, hardware software, networking and the other division offers professional payroll and timekeeping services # of employees: 15... Chateau Girardeau (02/26/12) Year established: 1979 Product or service offered: Retirement Community Number of employees: 200 Location: 3120 Independence Owner(s): n/a What is your vision for your business and/or your industry in 2012? Lynn Spriggs, chief executive officer: The Chateau's vision is to continue to be the premier and progressive regional leader in the provision of innovative, senior independent living and housing with high quality health care and wellness services in this region and beyond.. ... Cape Medical Weight Loss (02/26/12) Mary Janes, Owner Year Established: ,2009 # of employees: 10 Location: 2131 William Street, Cape Girardeau Phone: 573-803-0919 What is your vision for Cape Medical Weight Loss in 2012? Mary Janes, owner: We have a new slogan, "Change Your Body--Change Your Life!" Losing weight can certainly make a tremendous improvement in how you look, but our vision goes deeper than that. ... Cape Girardeau Urology Associates (02/26/12) Cape Girardeau Urology Associates introduced quality urological care to Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois in the late 1940s. The practice carries on the tradition of quality care today, being the largest single specialty group of urologists in the five-state area... Cape Girardeau Public School Foundation (02/26/12) Year established: 2003 Product or service offered: Enhanced Resources to Cape Girardeau Public School # of employees: 1 employee 10 Board of Directors Location: 301 N. Clark Describe your business/occupation in exactly five words.: Raise Extra Money for CGPS... Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce (02/26/12) Year established: Incorporated in 1917 Product or service offered: Economic development and community betterment Number of employees: 10: Chamber - 6; CVB - 4; plus part-time and interns Location: 1267 North Mount Auburn Road; 400 Broadway... Canedy Sign & Graphics (02/26/12) Year established: 1937 Product or services offered: All types of indoor, outdoor and vinyl graphic signage products # of employees: 35 Location: 4857 Nash Road, Cape Girardeau, MO Describe your business/occupation in exactly five words: Canedy CAN get you noticed!... Campbell Mattress Company (02/26/12) Year established: 1933 Product or services offered: Mattress Manufacturer # of employees: 22 Location: 100 S. Minnesota St., Cape Girardeau, MO Describe your business/occupation in exactly five words: We produce a quality sleep product... Busch Pet Products (02/26/12) Year established: 2008 Product or service offered: All-natural pet food and supplies and self-service dog wash Number of employees: 3 (including me!) Location: 1720 Kingsway Drive, Suite 105, Cape Girardeau Describe your business/occupation in exactly five words.: Helping pets live healthy lives... The Bank of Missouri (02/26/12) Year established: 1891 Product or services offered: Banking Industry # of employees: 241 What is your vision for your business and/or your industry in 2012? Dawn Dauer, Community Bank President, Cape Girardeau: For 2012, the banking industry will continue to find ways to meet our customer's needs while adhering to the new regulations that continue to change. As a community bank, our vision is to provide those products and services that will help our customers... Auto Tire and Parts (02/26/12) Year established: 1909 Product or service offered: auto parts, heavy duty parts, tools & equipment, paint & body, machine shop Number of employees: 300-plus Location: 44 locations throughout the Heartland Owners: John Tlapek, Bob Tlapek, Greg Stroup and Mike Himmelberg... Cape Girardeau Area MAGNET (02/26/12) __Year established:__ 1992 Product or service offered: Area's economic development organization Number of employees: 2 Location: 1267 N. Mount Auburn Road Owners: Not for Profit Community Sponsored Organization Describe your business/occupation in exactly five words.: The Area's Economic Development Organization... The Audiology Center of Southeast Missouri, Brown & Willen (02/26/12) Year Established: 1998 Product or Services: Audiology Services and Hearing Aids & Devices # of employees: 4 Location: 262 S. Mt. Auburn in Cape Girardeau, Upper Level What is your vision for Brown & Willen Audiology Center in 2012? Our vision for 2012 is to offer the optimum in education, opportunity and assistance for residents in our area who suffer from a loss of hearing. ... Eye Care Specialists (02/27/11) Eye Care Specialists is a state-of-the-art practice that initiated the multispecialty ophthalmology focus in Southeast Missouri. In 1989, David Westrich, M.D., founded a practice specializing in vitreoretinal disease and surgery. The practice grew from a one-M.D. ... Saint Francis Emergency Department expansion meets increasing need (02/27/11) Saint Francis Medical Center has completed the expansion and renovation of its Gene E. Huckstep Emergency and Trauma Center to meet the increasing need for emergency care in the Cape Girardeau region. The project is especially important to the area because it is the region's only state-designated Level III Trauma Center. ... Joint Replacement Program Ranked #1 (02/27/11) Saint Francis Medical Center's Center for Joint Replacement has ranked best overall for excellence in joint replacement surgery in a recent study by Marshall | Steele, a physician-led healthcare services firm focused on transforming traditional hospital service lines into Destination Centers of Superior Performance. ... Saint Francis opens Revolutionary Neurosurgery Hybrid Suite (02/27/11) Patients at Saint Francis Medical Center now have access to the region's most advanced minimally invasive neurosurgery facility. Saint Francis has built a hybrid suite for endovascular neurosurgery. Endovascular neurosurgery is the minimally invasive treatment of neurovascular disease affecting the brain and spinal cord, such as cerebral aneurysms, narrowing of the carotid artery, stroke and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)... Expanded Womancare to offer patients quicker mammography results, new minimally invasive Biopsy Technology (02/27/11) While about 70 to 80 percent of breast abnormalities detected through mammography screenings and clinical breast exams are noncancerous, waiting for the results can cause great anxiety. Saint Francis Medical Center's expanded Womancare facility, opening in early May 2011, will reduce that wait significantly... Cape Medical Weight Loss (02/27/11) Cape Medical Weight Loss isn't talking about what it gained in 2010--its big boast is what it lost. Owner Mary Janes says they are shrinking the population one happy customer at a time! The physician supervised weight loss center has actually helped clients lose a total of 20,000 pounds--most of it in 2010!... W.E. Walker-Lakenan LLC (02/27/11) W.E. Walker Co., owned by Joe Stahly, and Lakenan Insurance Co. of Jackson, owned by Chad Hartle, merged their two independent insurance agencies on Aug. 1, 2004. Current owners are Stahly, Hartle, Bill Talley and Doug Mueller. W.E. Walker-Lakenan LLC is a Trusted Choice/Independent Insurance Agency with locations in Cape Girardeau, Jackson and Benton, Mo... Port Cape (02/27/11) Port Cape Girardeau is Cape's landmark restaurant. For nearly four decades Port Cape has welcomed hungry diners to its riverfront door. Port Cape is classic American cuisine specializing in fantastic hickory slow smoked BBQ. The restaurant features splendid dishes and a great atmosphere on the banks of the Mississippi River in Old Town Cape. ... United Way (02/27/11) The United Way of Southeast Missouri serves as the leader in uniting people with resources to build a stronger and healthier community. Our focus is education, income and health; necessities for a good quality of life. United Way has been studying education in our area and challenges students face to graduate from high school and prepare for college, trade school or work. ... Rental Land (02/27/11) Mark Kasten walked to work every day after school from Central High School on Caruthers Ave. to the family business at 1455 Independence St., just a couple blocks away. The company has changed its residence and increased its offerings since Gene Kasten opened its doors in 1966, but one thing never changed... Stereo One (02/27/11) During its 30 years in business, Stereo One has lived up to its name. Owner John Selby said Stereo One sold the first VCR, the first CD player for home and car, the first DVD player, the first camcorder and the first Apple computer in the region. It sold the first plasma TV in Missouri... Zoomin' Groomer (02/27/11) If your dog enjoys being pampered at the groomer but hates the experience of being forced into an animal carrier or the car to make the trip, Ashley Hahs' new business may be just for you. Hahs opened her business, Zoomin' Groomer Mobile Dog Salon, in July. Hahs will bring her salon on wheels to your residence to groom your dog, including bath, blow dry, ear cleaning, nail clipping and, if desired, hair trimming... Notre Dame Regional High School (02/27/11) Notre Dame Regional High School is building on excellence. Halfway through a $5.5 million campaign, the Catholic high school in Cape Girardeau is building for both current and future needs. It is the 86-year-old school's first multiphase expansion project since moving into its current home at 265 Notre Dame Drive, off Route K, in 1998... Northwestern Mutual Financial Network (02/27/11) The Northwestern Mutual Financial Network's Hahs Group sees itself as a catalyst for financial success for the people it serves. The company exists for the benefit of its policy owners and clients, helping them protect against financial risk and achieve financial security. ... ODACS Inc. (02/27/11) From drug testing to background checks, ODACS Inc. provides proactive business tools for a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. ODACS, which stands for Occupational Drug & Alcohol Collection Solutions, has offices in Cape Girardeau and Park Hills, Mo. The company helps employers find honest and dependable employees... NARS (02/27/11) National Asset Recovery Services Inc. continues to prove itself as a rapidly growing company. In 2010, NARS increased its call center footprint, expanded its service offerings and added employees -- thanks to the acquisition of Pinnacle Financial Group Inc., a leader in third-party debt collection services... Miracle Ear (02/27/11) Joyce Hill-Cooley, R.N., BC-HIS, COHC and franchisee of Miracle-Ear Centers in Southeast Missouri, is proud that Miracle-Ear has served in this area for 24 years. During this time, Cooley and her staff have dedicated themselves to continued excellence in dispensing hearing aids... McDowell South Outdoor: Where rustic is topic No. 1 (02/27/11) Trying to bring that "log cabin experience" to your home? You don't need to travel too far to turn your home into a rustic-themed retreat. McDowell South Outdoor Home and Cabin, which opened on Black Friday in 2009, boasts the largest log furniture and wildlife dcor selection in the region. The Jackson business, owned by Kyle McDowell, caters to the outdoor enthusiast, selling a variety of unique products that help bring nature to life... SEMO Alliance for Disability Independence (02/27/11) The SEMO Alliance for Disability Independence, Inc., more popularly known as SADI, has been assisting people with disabilities in Southeast Missouri for over 25 years. Founded and still managed by executive director Maryann "Miki" Gudermuth as a polio support group, SADI now serves people in Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Mississippi, Perry and Scott counties, as well as the city of Sikeston... Andrews Chiropractic (02/27/11) You know you are in a place of healing when you step inside the door. Rows of letters and testimonials, penned by grateful patients, flank the entrance. The waiting room is filled with people anticipating their visit with the doctor. A busy receptionist answers a call, "Andrews Chiropractic, I can help you!" The positive energy of the place is almost palpable... Advanced Pest control (02/27/11) In a pest control market dominated by corporate-owned exterminators, Advanced Pest Control Systems attributes their local presence and service-first philosophy to their success. "We're the largest family-owned pest control business in the area," said Gene Schuessler, who with wife Dorothy have operated the business for 31 years. ... Salvation Army (02/27/11) Since 1898, the Salvation Army in Cape Girardeau has been providing food, shelter, assistance and Christian leadership to countless people in local communities. The Salvation Army is based at 701 Good Hope St. in Cape Girardeau, and maintains two thrift stores: one at 416 Morgan Oak St. in Cape Girardeau and one at 1969 E. Jackson Blvd St. in Jackson. The Cape Girardeau location is open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the Jackson store is open one hour later... Rust and Martin (02/27/11) Making the move from 2502 Tanner Drive to their new location at 1610 N. Kingshighway in Cape Girardeau is just another step in the growth and evolution of Rust & Martin Inc. Since Rust & Martin's establishment of a small re-upholstery shop on North Sprigg St. by founders Wayne and Eva Rust in the spring of 1933, the business has moved five times, seeing two addresses on Broadway and one on South Kingshighway, in addition to Tanner Drive... Reveal Graphics (02/27/11) Opening for business at the beginning of this year, Reveal Graphics LLC already has big plans. Owner Rick Feiner hopes to grow his full-service, wide-format printing and design company into a regional market leader. Reveal Graphics, on Cape Girardeau's South Kingshighway, specializes in helping businesses use the latest printing technologies to enhance their image, promote products and services, and get noticed by prospects and customers... Plaza Tire Service (02/27/11) Plaza Tire Service increased its service to north Cape Girardeau with a new 10-bay store located at 1638 N. Kingshighway, replacing a nearby four-bay location. Hours of operation have been expanded since the move; it is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays and from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays... Southeast Missourian (02/27/11) The Southeast Missourian continued to grow its audience in 2010, expanding its brand and offering new products that connect advertisers with consumers. The newspaper's primary website, semissourian.com, is showing impressive growth. In January, the site drew 17,128 unique visitors (IP addresses) per weekday and a record 102,748 pageviews for the weekday average. That's a 19 percent increase in pageviews over the same month in 2009, and 20 percent more unique visitors than the previous January... Cape Kil (02/27/11) "Bedbugs are the smallpox of the insect world," says Elizabeth Knote, president of Cape Kil Pest Control. "To prevent the ensuing bedbug epidemic from developing here, concern citizens need to 'quarantine' the bedbugs". For travelers, that means quarantine their luggage in hotel rooms to prevent infestation. If bedbugs are discovered, quarantine the bedbugs in the infested object... SoutheastHEALTH Provides Award-Winning Care to Region (02/27/11) Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau provides award-winning care that places it among the nation's best hospitals and part of a growing health system. Last year, a new brand, SoutheastHEALTH, was established. The name better reflects the health system's role in healthcare... SoutheastHEALTH Opens State-of-the-Art Cancer Center (02/27/11) Southeast Cancer Center offers an innovative, patient-focused approach to cancer care that's unique to the region. From its sleek architectural style and state-of-the-art technology to Southeast's leading cancer specialists and revolutionary approach to patient care, the new Southeast Cancer Center ushers in a new era of caring to the region that focuses on life, hope and each patient's journey... McDonald Company Inc. (02/27/11) For 65 years, the McDonald Company Inc. has helped pave the way for growth in Southeast Missouri. The long-standing family owned and operated business, at 55 N. Broadview St. in Cape Girardeau, has supplied ready mix concrete for everything from hospitals and schools to streets and bridges... Kasten Masonry Sales, Inc. (02/27/11) Having been in the masonry business for 116 years, the name Kasten Masonry Sales is synonymous with brick and concrete blocks to those in the building trades. "We've been making brick the same way since 1926 with the same brick presses," said assistant general manager Quent Kasten. "We are the only dry-press face brick manufacturer left in the U.S."... Jackson Chamber of Commerce (02/27/11) The business of the Jackson Chamber of Commerce is business. In 2010, business was good. The Jackson chamber membership base is continually growing. In addition, the chamber added new businesses to its list of corporate partners. The chamber is growing, says executive director Brian Gerau, because it helps its members to grow their businesses... Montgomery Bank (02/27/11) Montgomery Bank customers have noticed a new look when visiting their 2027 Broadway branch in Cape Girardeau, but the institution's commitment to community involvement hasn't changed a bit. The past year saw the bank complete renovation at the Broadway branch aimed at providing a more inviting and comfortable environment for its customers... Healing Rays (02/27/11) Healing Rays was established in 2007 for one purpose: to provide treatment for people in the community who have psoriasis, eczema or other troublesome skin conditions. After careful research, owner Marcia Schlueter chose equipment that utilizes narrow-band UVB light because research has shown that it achieves the best results and the long remission times. Using UV light as treatment is called phototherapy... First State Community Bank (02/27/11) During the recent economic downturn, many financial institutions have been pulling in their figurative horns, riding out the hard times. Not First State Community Bank. "We have continued to grow and extend our footprint during these recent difficult financial times," said Henry "Butch" Holyfield, bank president... The Lutheran Home/Saxony Village (02/27/11) In the 1960s, Southeast Missouri Lutheran churches noted that elderly congregations were in need of long-term health care facilities with skilled nursing. The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau was started from those churches and has grown into a place where Christians and their families can depend on comfort and compassion in the later years of life... GA Endoscopy and Gastroenterology Associates of SEMO (02/27/11) Health care is changing in southeast Missouri and across the United States. Despite these changes, Gastroenterology Associates of Southeast Missouri continues to be an independent professional corporation dedicated to specialty care in the field of gastroenterology (the study and care of diseases of the digestive system)... First Missouri State Bank (02/27/11) First Missouri State Bank relies on our "people" as opposed to our "systems." Certainly having a state-of-the art delivery system and taking advantage of the wonderful technology that is available is critical, but we absolutely believe that our people are what define our bank... First Midwest Bank (02/27/11) At First Midwest Bank, it's a mix of the old and the new. The company continues to move forward with an innovative mix of old-fashioned, traditional products and services, as well as state-of-the-art banking products and services that keep up with the ever-changing times... Stev-Mark (02/27/11) Since owners Steve and Mark Mueller are identical twins, customers visiting the Stev-Mark Inc. store at 2125 William in Cape Girardeau don't know who is waiting on them unless they ask. But it really doesn't matter. Either Mueller brother has the experience to help you make your home beautification project a success... Eye Consultants (02/27/11) When some people think of an eye doctor, their family Optometrist comes first to mind. Optometrists are the first line of defense against many eye problems that impair vision. Usually that means testing and correcting vision with prescription eyewear and contact lenses, but the Optometrist is always vigilant in screening for any signs of deterioration in ocular health. ... El Torero (02/27/11) In a market where Mexican restaurants are common, it is fitting that Cape Girardeau's oldest Mexican casual dining eatery is also its most popular. El Torero has been serving area residents for 18 years and was voted the No. 1 Mexican restaurant in Cape Girardeau County for the fourth consecutive year by Southeast Missourian readers, receiving the 2010 People's Choice Award... Discovery Playhouse (02/27/11) For Discovery Playhouse executive director Jennifer Mullix, the most rewarding part of operating a children's museum is seeing the pleasure that the children and their parents get from their visit. "The one thing that we hear every day is 'Thank you' from our guests," said Mullix, who was chosen to head the museum after a national search by the board of directors. ... CPU Inc. (02/27/11) Whether it's technical support, networking, computer hardware and software or payroll and time services, CPU Inc. offers the latest technology available to their clients. But technology is only good for their clients if it helps them operate their business more efficiently and profitably, which is what keeps CPU's client list growing after 32 years in business... Commerce Bank (02/27/11) At Commerce Bank, it's about community. Commerce operates as a supercommunity bank. The publicly traded bank is large enough to provide a wide range of financial products and services, yet deliver them like a community bank with quality, personal service... Cape Girardeau Urology Associates (02/27/11) Cape Girardeau Urology Associates introduced quality urological care to Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois in the late 1940s. The practice carries on the tradition of quality care today, being the largest single specialty group of urologists in the five-state area... Banterra Bank (02/27/11) When looking for an institution to invest their money and provide banking services, one of the qualities consumers look for is stability. They want the comfort of knowing that their bank is keeping watch over their financial future. Banterra Bank has demonstrated by the way it has grown since its beginnings in 1975 that it will be around for a long time... Capaha Bank (02/27/11) Over the past half century Capaha Bank has built a tradition of personal relationship banking that achieves success through a focus on local people, local decision-making and a strong commitment to the local communities served by the bank. The bank's local commitment has grown over the past 55 years with the addition of new branches in both Illinois and Missouri and the establishment of new mortgage lending offices that consistently deliver "A Better Brand of Banking!"... Cape Girardeau Area Magnet (02/27/11) The past year was a busy and productive one for Cape Girardeau Area Magnet, highlighted by its involvement in the effort to win the state of Missouri's 13th gaming license and bring the Isle of Capri casino to Cape Girardeau. Magnet executive director D. Mitch Robinson says that 2011 will be another big year for the not-for-profit organization he heads... The Bank of Missouri (02/27/11) For 120 years, The Bank of Missouri has met its customers' needs with the assurance that it would be there tomorrow. Founded in Perryville as The Bank of Perryville in 1891, The Bank of Missouri has grown to reach out beyond its Southeast Missouri roots to provide multiple locations in Cape Girardeau, Perryville and Jackson, as well as branches in Marble Hill, Columbia, Springfield, Republic and Ozark, Mo... Brown and Willen Audiology center (02/27/11) Steve Brown and Cathy Willen, audiologists at Brown and Willen Audiology Center, are understandably excited about the recent explosion in hearing aid technology. Both Steve and Cathy have doctorate degrees in clinical audiology, both have served as president of the Missouri Academy of Audiology, and both agree that 2010 was truly a banner year for hearing aid technology... Cape Bicycle Cycling & Fitness (02/27/11) For the past 33 years, Cape Bicycle Cycling & Fitness has strived to improve the quality of its customers' lives -- whether it's helping them bicycle outdoors or exercise indoors. Cape Bicycle offers the largest selection of bicycles, parts, accessories and fitness equipment in the area. The shop not only sells the bicycles and fitness equipment, but services them as well... Midwest Neurosurgeons (02/27/11) Now in its third year of operation, Midwest Neurosurgeons of Cape Girardeau is seeing exponential growth and has an aggressive plan for its future. In 2010, Midwest Neurosurgeons hired a certified physician assistant (PA-C), Ashley Camp, bringing their employee count to 20. Its services have also expanded to include radiofrequency ablation, vagal nerve stimulation and treatment of diabetes with spinal cord stimulation... Alliance Bank (02/27/11) As Cape Girardeau's only community-owned, locally headquartered financial institution, Alliance Bank puts a priority on being more responsive to customer preferences than larger banks. In 2010, Alliance made the bold move of retooling all deposit accounts and also made enhancements to electronic banking products and services. These steps were taken only after thorough industry research and surveys of their customers... Auto Tire & Parts NAPA (02/27/11) With each passing year, Auto Tire & Parts branches out to serve more customers across the Heartland with its familiar combination of experienced parts professionals and hometown service. In 2010, it added High Ridge and Qulin, Mo., locations to the company. Much of this success is because of a long-term, highly trained and knowledgeable staff that is dedicated to the company. Last year, three long-term employees received their 40-year plaques: Bud Barks, Richard Eeftink and Gary McKown... Advanced Dermatology aims to fill underserved need in region (02/26/10) Did you know? In addition to traditional dermatology care, Dr. Charles Moon also offers general, surgical and cosmetic dermatology to all ages. Advanced Dermatology of Southeast Missouri is a new medical practice in Cape Girardeau, currently accepting patients. It is owned by Charles Moon, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist with over 10 years of experience... Southeast Hospital Provides Award-Winning Patient Care (02/26/10) Southeast Hospital provides the region with award-winning patient care for everything from treatment of stroke to GI surgeries. The hospital ranks among the best in the nation in patient satisfaction and patient safety, according to HealthGrades®, the nation's leading independent health care ratings organization... Southeast Missouri Hospital's Regional Cancer Center offers excellent care (02/26/10) Southeast Missouri Hospital's new Regional Cancer Center will be the first of its kind in the region, offering world-class cancer treatments in a patient-centered environment. Construction began last year on the $33 million cancer center at 817 S. Mount Auburn Road in Cape Girardeau. It's one of the largest construction projects in the hospital's history. The center is scheduled to open in December 2010... Saint Francis to bring enhanced resources to heart and cancer Patients (02/26/10) Construction continues on Saint Francis Medical Center's new Heart Hospital and Cancer Institute, which will allow patients to receive specialized care from a dedicated team of caregivers. Saint Francis broke ground for the building in spring 2008, and completion of the four-story, 208,000-square foot facility is expected in late spring 2011... Saint Francis emergency department expansion meets increasing need (02/26/10) The use of emergency rooms is on the rise, with more than 119 million visits reported in the most recent data (2006) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That marks a 32 percent increase from 1996. Likewise, there is increasing need for emergency care in the Cape Girardeau region. ... Specialty neurosurgeon, hybrid surgical suite offer region unprecedented care (02/26/10) Recently, Saint Francis Medical Center brought to the region vascular and endovascular neurosurgeon Louis P. Caragine Jr., MD, PhD one of only about 60 physicians in the U.S. skilled in both open brain surgery and endovascular procedures. Endovascular neurosurgery is minimally invasive surgery on the brain or spine performed through a catheter in the groin. It is useful for a variety of complex disorders, like stroke, vascular tumors, brain aneurysms and conditions affecting blood vessels... Joint program provides patients unique experience (02/26/10) Joint pain is certainly not something you have to live with. Conservative treatments for joint pain, such as limited activity, pain medications and physical therapy, are often ineffective and inconvenient. If you have tried conservative treatments but are still experiencing pain that is affecting your quality of life, it might be time to consider more aggressive treatment, like the advanced surgical options available at Saint Francis Medical Center's Center for Joint Replacement... First Missouri State Bank steered clear of mortgage crisis (02/26/10) Did you know? First Missouri began in 2002 with 12 employees. It now has 28 employees. First Missouri State Bank of Cape County has survived the recent financial crisis by thinking of the long-term rather than the short-term. According to Steve Taylor, President and CEO of First Missouri State Bank, "The banking industry as a whole is in the situation that we are in because of greed, pure and simple."... Humane Society looks to expand this spring (02/26/10) Did you know? More than 900 pets have been spayed or neutered as part of the Humane Society program for low-income families. After 30-plus years in the present building, the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri is hoping groundwork for a new facility will begin by mid-late summer, funded in part by a government grant. The present building was not designed to house the number of animals that are surrendered to us each year... Southeast Fabricating: service as strong as steel (02/26/10) In the last 21 years, Southeast Fabricating's workforce has grown from five to 18 full-time employees. In 1989 Dan and his wife Dianna started in a rented 5000-square-foot building with five employees including themselves. The business moved to the current building at 2086 Southern Expressway in February 1993. Southeast Fabricating Inc., now occupies 23,000 square feet and has 18 full-time employees... Skyview Animal Clinic: Wide range of services, wide range of pets (02/26/10) Did you know? Skyview Animal Clinic has plans to upgrade to a digital x-ray machine. Skyview Animal Clinic strives to offer excellence in veterinary care to Southeast Missouri. The clinic promotes responsible pet ownership, preventive health care and health-related educational opportunities for clients. In 2010, the clinic was named the chamber of commerce small business of the year... Lanpher State Farm preparing for a move to Lorimont Place in spring (02/26/10) Did you know? Charlotte Lanpher specializes in farm and ranch insurance, but she also holds a degree in home economics. Offering a full line of insurance and financial services, the State Farm agency of Charlotte Lanpher is on the grow and on the go... Specialized Office Services makes big effort to cut customers' costs (02/26/10) Did you know? Specialized Office Services has put an emphasis on bringing in new and refurbished preowned equipment to help customers during the economic downturn. When Brad and Shari Eggimann of Specialized Office Services Inc. named their family-owned company 28 years ago, they set out with a goal of helping people with their office needs... W.E. Walker-Lakenan has more than 250 years of experience (02/26/10) Did you know? The W.E. Walker-Lakenan agency began its operations in 1915. W.E. Walker Co., owned by Joe Stahly, and Lakenan Insurance Co. of Jackson, owned by Chad Hartle, merged their two independent insurance agencies on Aug. 1, 2004. Current owners are Stahly, Hartle, Bill Talley and Doug Mueller... Rust & Martin: A story of friends, family and growth (02/26/10) Did you know? Rust & Martin survived a destructive Christmas Day fire in 1950. From a reupholstery shop opened during the Great Depression and growing to a full-service Interior Design and Home Furnishing business today, Rust & Martin has been synonymous with quality and service. In March 1933, Wayne and Eva Rust along with their friends "Bud" and Grace Martin opened a small reupholstery shop in Cape Girardeau. In 2004, Rust & Martin added a sister company, Ashley Bailey Custom Cabinetry... Cape Air shows its business model works by offering travel as convenience (02/26/10) Did you know? A code-share agreement between Cape Air and American Airlines will become effective in April. In most businesses, added convenience carries with it a higher price tag. But in the airline industry, Cape Air is showing that you can offer travelers more convenience, charge less and still be successful... SADI expands services, improves lives for people with disabilities (02/26/10) Did you know? SADI employs more than 120 people in the Southeast Missouri region. SEMO Alliance for Disability Independence started out as a small business designed to educate the community and assist people in achieving independent living. After much hard work and vision, SADI is now recognized as one of the leading agencies in Missouri for providing independent living assistance to those with disabilities... Safe House offers safe place day or night (02/26/10) Did you know? Safe House for Women plans to build a new emergency shelter, expand nonresidential services and increase the case management services this year. As executive director of the Safe House for Women, Linda Garner has seen the devastation that domestic violence can bring to women. She's also seen how a domestic violence shelter can bring protection and some peace of mind to victims of domestic abuse... Orthopaedic Associates brings experience, specialties to patients (02/26/10) Did you know? The word orthopaedics is derived from the Greek words "orthos," which means correct or straight, and "paidion," meaning child. That is because for many centuries orthopaedists were involved in the treatment of crippled children. As the field of orthopaedics expanded over the years it came to include many subspecialties and treatments for a variety of musculoskeletal disorders in patients of all ages. ... Lynwood Baptist looks at expanding its ministry (02/26/10) You may be wondering why a church has an article in a business magazine. I believe it's important for the business community to understand what the business of the church is all about. I recently shared with our church the Greater Things Vision from John 14:12-17. ... Notre Dame turns 85, tries to return apostles to the community (02/26/10) Did you know? Notre Dame has 506 students and has been ranked in the top 50 schools in the nation every year since 2006. This year marks the 85th anniversary of Catholic secondary education in Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois, and Notre Dame Regional High School of Cape Girardeau is commemorating the milestone with an all-school reunion... NARS grows through loyal customers and employees (02/26/10) Did you know? Beginning in August 2008, the company hired a staff of over 100 agents who help the company's call center clients while working from their home. The Fortune 500 companies that use National Asset Recovery Services Inc. for their call center applications do so because they recognize the impact that excellent customer contact can have on their business... Pasta House Co. relocates, adds catering and sit down bar (02/26/10) The location may be different, but customers of the new Pasta House Co. restaurant can expect the same good food and great service they enjoyed for 24 years at the West Park Mall location, restaurant owners say. The restaurant moved to its new location in mid-January, in the building adjacent to Schnucks at 2406 William St... Magnet works with new and existing companies to increase jobs (02/26/10) Magnet has helped create more than 2,500 new jobs and been a part of $1 billion in new business investments. A national statistic claims that about 75 percent to 80 percent of job growth in the U.S. manufacturing sector comes from existing manufacturers increasing their work forces. ... Montgomery Bank invests time into communities (02/26/10) Did you know? Montgomery Bank has donated $24,000 over a three-year period to support the Southeast Missouri Food Bank's Backpacks for Friday program. Montgomery Bank wants you to know that they have all the things other banks have. It has personal and business accounts, cash management services, investment services and mortgage services... Industrial Development Authority helps build region (02/26/10) The recent expansions at Southeast Missouri Hospital and Saint Francis Medical Center came from industrial development bonds that the Cape Girardeau County Industrial Development Authority approved. One advantage to the bonds that were issued to the two hospitals, as well as to all bonds approved by the authority, is perhaps the one thing that many people don't know about the authority: the authority's bonds are tax exempt... Lutheran Home grows to meet needs of elderly (02/26/10) Did you know? In 2010, The Lutheran Home will expand its therapy and fitness facilities. It is renovating and remodeling the skilled nursing building to meets the needs of the residents. In the 1960s, Southeast Missouri Lutheran churches noted that elderly congregations were in need of a long-term healthcare facilities with skilled nursing. ... Kasten Masonry has diversified since 1970s (02/26/10) Having been in the masonry business for 115 years, the name Kasten Masonry Sales is synonymous with brick and concrete blocks to those in the building trades. "We've been making brick the same way since 1926 with the same brick presses," said assistant general manager Quent Kasten. "We are the only dry-press face brick manufacturer left in the U.S."... Landmark Hospital is pioneer in long-term acute care (02/26/10) Columbia, Mo., most recently gained a Landmark Hospital location in 2009. There are two other hospitals in Joplin, Mo. and Athens, Ga. Cape Girardeau's Landmark Hospital was the first of three acute care hospitals of its kind to be established in Missouri... Miracle Ear shows people what a miracle sounds like (02/26/10) Did you know? Going forward, Miracle Ear expects to expand bluetooth connectivity to additional sound sources. What does a World War II flying ace have to do with better hearing? Everything, according to Joyce Hill Cooley, owner of Miracle Ear Hearing Center in Cape Girardeau, Jackson and Perryville... Junior Sinn Auto Parts looks to expand radius of customer base (02/26/10) In 2010 Junior Sinn Auto Parts plans to double their delivery route from current 50- mile radius to 100. The success of this countryside salvage yard has made it necessary for them to travel farther to accommodate their customers need for prompt delivery service... HillCrest Pointe offers addiction treatment in secluded environment (02/26/10) Did you know? HillCrest will soon have medication-assisted treatment for opiate addiction and alcohol dependency. The recent economic downturn has increased the level of stress among many professionals, in particular those working in the financial and legal fields. According to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Cornell University, this has resulted in an increase in alcohol and substance abuse and depression... Jackson chamber shows rapid growth in 2009 (02/26/10) The Jackson Chamber of Commerce offers free use of its building free of charge for any business related event. In 2009, the Jackson Chamber of Commerce added 80 businesses and its membership grew by over 25 percent. "The secret is getting out and showing potential members a benefit of joining the chamber," said Brian Gerau, executive director at the chamber. "But, in return, we want to try to get these businesses in contact with at least one other business."... Hi-Tech Communications offers high-end service (02/26/10) Did you know? Among other technology products, Hi-Tech Communications also sells theatrical curtains, acoustical tiles and lighting systems. When Hi-Tech Communications Inc. makes a bid, it sticks to it. When it finishes a job, the company sticks with it... Hi-Tech Automotive stays current on repair services to get the job done right (02/26/10) Did you know? Hi-Tech Automotive's Tom Barrows is the president of the SEMO Chapter of the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Missouri. A trusted automotive repair service can be a very valuable asset to any vehicle owner. Tom Barrows of Hi-Tech Automotive ensures his own work and the work of his employees is top quality. They utilize the latest technologies to get the job done the right way... Southeast Missourian leading the way in digital media (02/26/10) Did you know? The Southeast Missourian's websites serve more than 3 million pageviews each month. Crime stories are the No. 1 interest area online with business second. There are 11,547 registered users of the comments and blogs sections of semissourian.com... Patient drives, hypnotist guides at Heartland Hypnosis Center (02/26/10) After experiencing her own success with self-hypnosis years ago, Norma Jamerson decided to study hypnosis and nutrition. With hypnosis, people are in a relaxed state of mind with guided concentration. It is a safe and effective way to make positive lifestyle changes. ... Healing Rays uses UVB light to clear skin (02/26/10) Marcia and Dan Schlueter are convinced that the best treatment for some skin diseases is phototherapy. In order to expand their business and best meet the needs of their patients, the Schlueters are equipping Healing Rays with different kinds equipment that emit UVB light rays. This medical procedure is called phototherapy... Habitat's RESTORE hopes to earn enough to be sole sponsor of a house (02/26/10) Did you know? RESTORE has received items like bicycles, boat motors and even an old Player piano. Wildman said the strangest thing a customer has purchased is a small box of rocks. Since Habitat for Humanity ReStore accepts donations of any item that can be resold, customers never know what they will find when they visit the store located at 117 N. ... Gastroenterology Associates Offer Colorectal Cancer Detection (02/26/10) "Colorectal cancer is a common and lethal disease" says Dr. Timothy Edwards of Gastroenterology Associates of Cape Girardeau. He notes that approximately 150,000 new cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed yearly in the United States, and nearly 50,000 Americans will die from the disease annually. Family remains the heart of Ford and Sons Funeral Home (02/26/10) Did you know? Ford and Sons is planning new construction and a new addition to the Mausoleum at Memorial Park and will develop a scattering garden for those who choose cremation. As the phrase "and sons" indicates, Ford and Sons Funeral Home began as a family business... First State Community Bank makes privacy and security top priorities (02/26/10) Did you know? First State Community Bank has entered into an agreement to purchase two new banking locations from Truman Bank in Jefferson County, Mo. Cape Girardeau's two First State Community Bank branches are a piece of a larger regional financial services company based in Farmington, Mo... At Eye Consultants, patients are treated by real people who care (02/26/10) Did you know? Eye Consultants doctors perform a procedure called blepharoplasty, which is eyelid surgery. The commitment of Eye Consultants Inc. is to provide individuals with the highest quality eye care in a convenient and compassionate setting. The doctors and staff are real people who care about their patients and how their vision impacts their lifestyles. ... Eye Care Specialists covers many divisions of ophthalmology (02/26/10) Did you know? Shawn Parker, M.D. celebrated his 10th anniversary with Eye Care Specialists in 2008. He was the first surgeon in Southeast Missouri to perform LASIK in 1998. Eye Care Specialists is a state-of-the-art practice that initiated the multispecialty ophthalmology focus in Southeast Missouri. ... El Torero continues to grow; seventh restaurant set to open (02/26/10) Did you know? El Torero means "The Bullfighter." Daniel Alvarez was just 25 years old when he opened his first business on William Street in Cape Girardeau. Inside his Mexican restaurant, El Torero, Alvarez worked for three years, from open to close seven days a week, supervising seven employees. All of his hard work has paid off in 2010 with plans to open a seventh restaurant location in Southeast Missouri. Alvarez now works mostly behind the scenes... Crown Nissan team brings 300 years of experience (02/26/10) Did you know? Crown Nissan's sales staff is compensated based on salary rather than commission to ensure a good buying experience for customers. Crown Nissan is locally owned and operated at 478 Siemers Drive in Cape Girardeau. During 2006, the dealership moved into a new and state-of-the-art facility which facilitates a great automotive environment. ... Convention and Visitors Bureau entertains visitors from all 50 states (02/26/10) Did you know? The Lazy L Safari Park, about a mile from the Exit 102 interchange, is set for a 2010 opening. Visitors will be able feed pygmy goats, watch baby animals, and peer into reptile aquariums. The park will also provide an up-close look at kangaroos, zebra, porcupines, ibex, antelope, emus, and more... Innovation and community involvement are part of Commerce Bank legacy (02/26/10) Did you know? In 1928, Commerce Bank started the first 24-hour transit department in the banking industry. Commerce Bank may be rich in history, but it is anything but stuck in the past. Commerce's roots go back to 1865 when the company began as Kansas City Savings Association. ... Cape Urgent Care & Family Medicine makes medical visits convenient (02/26/10) Did you know? Cape Urgent Care physician Dr. Byron Glenn travels to nursing homes to treat patients. Anyone can walk in Cape Urgent Care & Family Medicine, and with minimal waiting time, be seen by Dr. Byron Glenn. The patient doesn't need an appointment. And, should the patient return, he'll see the same doctor every time. The practice even offers Saturday morning hours from 9 a.m. to noon... First Community Bank offers banking, insurance and financial services (02/26/10) Did you know? The originating charter for First Community Bank was established in 1907. In this fast-paced society with time being an important issue for consumers, many businesses realize customers want to save as much time as possible and utilize any conveniences available to make their lives simpler. ... Cape Library a destination (02/26/10) Did you know? Cape Girardeau's public library has 100,000 books. Cape's library is the first in Missouri to have an automated check-in and sorting system. They say you can't tell a book by its cover. The same could be said of libraries. The Cape Girardeau Public Library may have returned to its familiar location at 711 N. Clark Ave., but anyone who thinks the newly-remodeled library is just the old one with a facelift might be surprised when they enter the building... Capaha focuses on service with hometown atmosphere (02/26/10) Throughout its history, Capaha Bank has given great attention to providing the highest level of professional banking service while maintaining a friendly hometown atmosphere. "Our experience has shown that our customers expect a full range of modern financial services, but they also want them to be delivered with warmth and friendliness. ... United Way puts dollars, volunteers to work locally (02/26/10) Did you know? In 2010, the organization will begin a Campus United Way at Southeast Missouri State University to connect college students with local volunteer opportunities. Increasing the graduation rate at local high schools in Southeast Missouri is one of many efforts by the United Way that will provide benefits to individuals and the community, resulting in a significant economic impact for the area over the years... The Bank of Missouri leans on tradition, plans for future (02/26/10) In an environment where many people keep cars longer than financial institutions keep names, The Bank of Missouri prides itself on tradition and stability. "In 118 years, we have changed our name one time. We are sorry for the inconvenience," joked John M. Thompson, president of The Bank of Missouri... Cape Bicycle provides endless ways to get people moving (02/26/10) For 32 years, Cape Bicycle has carried the largest selections of treadmills, elliptical machines, exercise bikes and strength training products in the area. And, of course, bicycles. Cape Bicycle offers bicycles from the best companies: Schwinn, Specialized, Cannondale and the world's largest bicycle manufacturer, Giant... Advanced Pest Control marks 30 years (02/26/10) Did you know? Gene and Dorothy Schuessler have been operating Advance Pest Control for 30 years. Entomologists call them "cimex lectularius." Those of us who aren't insect experts call them a nightmare, and very difficult to get rid of. We're talking about bedbugs, the small, wingless parasitic insects that are becoming a growing nuisance to many homeowners... ARI supplies railcar parts, works with other industries (02/26/10) Did you know? ARI supplied parts for the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge, for the Hurricane Katrina recovery and for motorcycle manufacturers. But its main responsibility is manufacturing over 3,000 different parts for the rail industry. Workers at Jackson's American Railcar Industries, Inc. plant definitely help make the world go 'round... After 100 years, customers and innovations still a priority for Auto Tire and Parts (02/26/10) Did you know? Auto Tire and Parts at one time was in the horseless carriage business. Alan Haman, Jeff Douglas and Scott Bright bring 70 years of experience to the company. Having celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2009, Auto Tire and Parts is not about to rest on its laurels as it begins its second century of service in 2010... Cape Kil finds bedbugs on the move in Southeast Mo. (02/26/10) Did you know? 88 percent of bed bugs are resistant to common pesticides sold at hardware stores. Bedbugs aren't just an old wives tale but a 21st-century pest that's in the Heartland. As terrific hitchhikers, bedbugs come into homes on luggage and inside used furniture. ... BART Transportation makes reliability a priority (02/26/10) Did you know? Travelers can park on Bart's parking lots for free? Reliability may be the most important aspect of running a successful transportation business, according to Terry Tripp, manager of Bart Transportation. In spite of the recent weather, she said the business hasn't cancelled any scheduled trips to St. Louis so far this winter season... Alliance Bank plans expansion (02/26/10) Alliance Bank prides itself on being the only community-owned bank locally headquartered in Cape Girardeau. Alliance Bank opened for business in October of 1997 and has been growing ever since. The reason Alliance Bank was founded is because a group of local business people felt the need for a locally owned bank that could relate to the communities it serves. Today Alliance Bank has locations in Cape Girardeau, Sikeston, and Oran but also has future expansion planned... CPU offers innovative payroll and IT services (02/26/10) Did you know? CPU offers a time clock timekeeping system to businesses that uses a biometric fingerprint reader. CPU Inc., the largest company in the area offering the latest technologies in payroll and timekeeping services, just printed 12,000 W-2 statements for the employees of their clients. But the services it provids don't end there... First Midwest makes it easy for customers to switch (02/26/10) Did you know? First Midwest Bank plans to construct a new home office in Dexter this year. After 47 years of serving Southeast Missouri, First Midwest Bank knows customers come first. The company is privately owned, allowing managers like John N. Thompson of the Jackson location to make important decisions in a timely manner... Cape Urology Associates takes multidisciplinary approach (02/26/10) Did you know? Four of Cape Girardeau Urology Associates doctors perform robotic assistance procedures. Cape Girardeau Urology Associates introduced quality urological care to Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois in the late 1940s. The practice carries on the tradition of quality care today, being the largest single specialty group of urologists in the five-state area... Facts about area business (02/24/10) * Three of the members of the eight Jackson Board of Alderman had fathers who served in the same roles. n Cape Girardeau originally served as the county seat of Cape Girardeau County until 1814, when it moved to Jackson because of a land dispute. n Cape Girardeau County's longest-serving employee, Judy Beussink, has worked for the county for 45 years...