Business memo 08/15/05

Big River's demand for teleconferences booms

Big River Telephone announced last week that it hit an all-time high in Teleconference Network Utilization two weekends ago. The Web-based teleconferencing system, complete with on-demand features and an interactive Web interface to control conference calls, was heavily used by the fantasy gaming market. The Big River Teleconferencing Center gives the user total control of the conference call by means of a Web-enabled interface.

Bank of Missouri, Eagle Ridge partner in program

The Bank of Missouri and Eagle Ridge Christian School have partnered in the Adopt-a-School program through the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce. The two partners met Thursday to share ideas and build their adoption alliance. The Bank of Missouri and its employees have committed to partner with the school by donating time, expertise and funds. The Bank of Missouri is planning to welcome teachers back to school this morning with food and gifts. The Adopt-a-School program has been a part of the chamber for five years, started by the group's education committee. The adoption will be made official at Tuesday's Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours. There will be an adoption ceremony with representatives present from both partners. The event will be at 5 p.m. at the Show Me Center.

-- From staff reports