Business Notebook: Ameren program helps Notre Dame Regional High School go green

Ameren program helps Notre Dame Regional High School go green

Ameren Missouri has helped Notre Dame Regional High School in Cape Girardeau earn $5,802 through its ActOnEnergy BizSavers program for the installation of energy-efficient lighting in the school's two gymnasiums, according to a news release from Ameren Missouri.

The Ameren Missouri ActOnEnergy BizSavers program provides cash incentives to encourage and facilitate the completion of energy-efficiency projects, according to the release.

Notre Dame partnered with Metro Electric on the project and is expected to save an estimated $7,755 on the school's annual electric bill, the release said. The school should recoup the total cost of installation in savings in a little more than two years.

"Ameren Missouri's BizSavers energy efficiency program helps our school save money and reduce our energy usage -- which is good for the environment," assistant principal of Notre Dame Brad Wittenborn said in the release. "This project is the first step in greening our campus, and we plan on continuing these conservation efforts in the future."

River Tales Classic Car Show set for its 36th year

More than 200 cars and trucks are expected at the 36th annual River Tales Classic Car Show on Sept. 15 in downtown Cape Girardeau, according to a new release sent from Old Town Cape.

The River City Rodders Car Club in conjunction with Old Town Cape and the Cape Girardeau Convention and Visitors Bureau will host the event, which will take place along Main Street and in the parking lot across from Hutson's Fine Furniture, the release said. The major sponsors for this year's show are NAPA Auto Tire & Parts and EVTV Motor Werks.

Trophies will be awarded in 32 classes, with classes available for most vehicles from 1900 through 2003, according to the release. In addition to class trophies, Rodders' Choice and Old Town Cape's Choice also will be awarded trophies.

There is no admission fee. The registration fee for participating vehicles is $15. Registration begins at 8 a.m., and judging is scheduled to begin at noon. Trophies and other awards will be given at 3 p.m.

For more information about the River Tales Classic Car Show, preregistration and classes, call the River City Rodders at 335-1704 or Old Town Cape at 334-8085, or visit rivertalesclassic.com.

Cape Girardeau to feature craft beer festival in October

The Cape Girardeau Craft Beer Festival will feature craft beer samples of more than 100 beers from more than 25 microbreweries on Oct. 5 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.

The event will take place from noon to 4 p.m. and include a home-brewing demonstration and music by the Jerry Ford German Band.

Mayor Harry Rediger will tap a "special" Mother's Brewing Company Oktoberfest beer keg.

Advance tickets are $30 and may be purchased at various locations in Cape Girardeau. Tickets at the gate cost $35. The prices include a pilsner beer glass.

For more information, call 332-2780.

Saint Francis to host annual Business Health Summit

Saint Francis Medical Center will host its sixth annual Business Health Summit on Sept. 18, featuring keynote speaker John Izzo, Ph.D., according to a news release from account services coordinator Emily Sikes.

The conference will be from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Saint Francis Conference Center, and will provide area human resources professionals, safety officers and risk management personnel with insights about workers' compensation and maintaining health and wellness among employees, the release said.

Izzo is an author, community leader and business leadership expert who advises companies on how to create an authentic and desirable work environment, the release said. The theme of Izzo's presentation will be "Stepping Up -- How Taking Responsibility Changes Everything."

Additional presentations at the summit will include those by Steven C. Bjelich, FACHE-D, president and chief executive officer of Saint Francis Medical Center; Dennis J. Straubinger, DO, MPH, MRO, occupational medicine physician at Saint Francis; Glen E. Cooper, DO, MPH, MRO, occupational medicine physician at Saint Francis; Heidi J. Hunter, MD, physical medicine and rehabilitation physician at Saint Francis; and Rob Bunger, ATC, CEAS, certified athletic trainer and certified ergonomic assessment specialist at Saint Francis.

Those interested in attending should register by Sept. 13.

For more information or to register for the summit at no cost, call 331-3996. For more information about the speaker, visit drjohnizzo.com.

W.E. Walker-Lakenan LLC to expand services

W.E. Walker-Lakenan LLC and Lakenan Insurance Agency in Ste. Genevieve, Mo., and St. Louis have entered an equal joint venture, purchasing Lakenan Insurance Agency of Perryville, Mo., according to a story submitted by Joe Stahly.

Managing partners Stahly and Chad Hartle announced their newest location in Perryville, effective July 1.

W.E. Walker-Lakenan LLC of Perryville is at the same location, 100 E. North St. in Perryville. There are no plans to change existing staff.

The agency now operates in four locations, Perryville, Cape Girardeau, Jackson and Benton, Mo.

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