BUSINESS MEMO: RECYCLING SEMINAR

"Buying Recycled: The Real Story About Cost, availability and Quality," a video satellite program, will be presented Tuesday from 9 to noon at the University Extension center at 815 S. Hope (Highway 25), in Jackson.

The forum is being sponsored locally by the University of Missouri Outreach and Extension, The Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce and the Jackson Chamber of Commerce.

Richard Kelley, a nationally recognized trainer of buying recycled products, will conduct the forum. Others who will appear on the program include Bob Longest, director of public and community affairs, McDonald's Corp.; Susan McCloskey, president of Office Plan, a manufacturer of office furniture; and Eric Nelson, environmental purchasing coordinator from King County, Wash.

Also featured at the program will be a panel of local people, including Tamera Baremore, with Missouri Plastics and recycling of Jackson; and Pam Sanders with the public works department of Cape Girardeau.

Additional information and registration for the free program is available by calling 243-3581.