* Local Bank of America customers will begin to receive mailings this week explaining the transfer of their accounts to First State Community Bank. In November, First State Community Bank announced they would be purchasing nine Bank of America locations in Missouri, including those in Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Kennett, Mexico, Moberly, Richland, Rolla, Vandalia and Boonville. Greg Allen, chairman and chief executive officer of First State Community Bank said the bank received regulatory approval of the sale "a couple weeks ago." Rebranding of the branches is scheduled for the latter part of June. Current staff will keep their positions after the change in ownership, he said. Bank of America will retain some accounts, including but not limited to credit cards, mortgages, business banking accounts, middle market and large corporate accounts, investment and brokerage accounts and certain types of accounts for military personnel. Allen encouraged account holders to read information they receive by mail, which will contain instructions about getting new debit cards, checks and banking materials. Questions about the acquisition can be directed to Bank of America at 866-251-0233. Beginning Tuesday, a First State Community Bank call center will be available at 877-955-3722.
LeBounce Too held a ribbon cutting and grand opening last week. It is an expansion of LeBounce, advertised on its website as "the region's premier family-focused, indoor inflatable play centre for children of all ages." Its second location is geared toward children ages 8 and older. In addition to inflatables, it has a zip line, dodge ball and Bazooka Ball, a hybrid between laser tag and paintball. LeBounce Too is in the former movie theater at West Park Mall. For more information, visit www.lebouncecape.com or call 334-7070.
* DISH customers have reported that people claiming to be company representatives have contacted them in an attempt to collect money for special promotions or upgrades. Fraudsters ask for credit card numbers or payment via Western Union or Green Dot. DISH has informed customers that the company will never call asking for payment or personal information. Anyone receiving a call they suspect is a scam should call 800-333-3474.
Business education
* Paige Cahill, Constant Contact's regional development director of Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska, will teach a seminar called "10 Best Practices to 'Rev Up Your Relationships, Referrals, & Revenues' with Email Marketing" at 6 p.m. March 26 at the University of Missouri Cape Girardeau County Extension Center, 684 W. Jackson Trail in Jackson. Teaching will focus on the ways email marketing can help businesses stay connected and generate increased referrals, loyal customers and sales. Content also will include best practices for successful email campaigns. SBTDC/Extension business programs are sponsored by the Small Business Administration and University of Missouri and are open to the public. Fees range from $10 to $50 and seating is limited. For more information or to register, call 243-3581 or contact Richard Proffer at profferrd@missouri.edu.
* Old Town Cape announced that the Oliver-Leming House will be featured on the organization's 2013 Christmas ornament, the 17th in a series of limited-edition decorations by Hestia. It can be pre-ordered Thursday through Saturday, during a three-day Missouri Flag Centennial Celebration Thursday through Saturday that will mark the 100th anniversary of the flag's adoption. The flag was designed in 1913 by Marie Watkins Oliver, wife of Sen. R.B. Oliver, at their home at 740 North St., now called the Oliver-Leming House. The Flag Centennial Ceremony will be held at the historic home Friday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Prepaid orders for the Oliver-Leming House ornament will be taken at the Regional History Fair from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday at Centenary United Methodist Church. Saturday there will be free guided tours of the house. Other ornaments available for sale include Mississippi Riverboat, The Hutson's Christmas Window, The Schultz School, The Glenn House, The River Campus, Port Cape Girardeau, The Red House, The Marquette Hotel, Old Lorimier School, Old St. Vincent's Church and a Millenium depiction of fireworks over Old Town Cape. For more information on the ornament, call Old Town Cape at 573-334-8085 or visit www.oldtowncape.org.
* A Life Care Center is being built at 365 S. Broadview St. by HBD Construction. Franklin Architects of Chattanooga, Tenn., designed the building. The assisted living facility is planned to open in January. The new building will replace the facility at 2852 Independence St.
* Drury Southwest is improving their lot across from Menards. A ditch that used to run through the middle of the property was moved to the east side of the property line, according to Kelly Green, Cape Girardeau assistant city manager, development services. No building plans have been submitted to the city, she said.
* A new Family Dollar store will open later this year at 105 Conrad St. in Marble Hill, Mo. Construction is underway. More to come.
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