Events for February 2018
Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce
Feb 1    Dale Carnegie Course
This course will help you master the communication skills necessary in today’s demanding business environment. You will learn to strengthen interpersonal relationships and develop a commanding attitude, instilling confidence and enthusiasm in your workplace.  

Winter 8-week evening course
Thursday evenings
6:00-9:30 PM
February 1-March 22, 2018

Investment: $1,695

Register at HendricksonBusinessAdvisors.com
Date: February 1, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Feb 2    First Friday Coffee
Join approximately 300 Cape Chamber Members at First Friday Coffee, an early morning networking opportunity that features a short program. Doors will open at 7:00 a.m. with the program beginning at 7:40 a.m., continental breakfast provided.

Program: A Fresh Look Into Your Chamber

Sponsored by:

Date: February 2, 2018
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Location: Isle Casino Cape Girardeau
777 North Main Street
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
EMail: dbrune@capechamber.com
Feb 6    Kidd's Inc. Ground Breaking
Join us as we celebrate the ground breaking of Kidd's Inc.'s new Broadway location!
Date: February 6, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: 1325 Broadway 
Cape Girardeau, MO
Feb 7    Business Builders Exchange
Business Builders Exchange is a President/CEO round-table, quarterly luncheon series designed for businesses with fewer than 30 employees. The focus of this program is information exchange, relationship building (among other President/CEOs) and other efforts to strengthen existing business. 

Please contact Kim Voelker for further information.

Session Dates: 
February 7, 2017
May 2, 2017
August 1, 2018
November 7, 2018
Date: February 7, 2018
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Regional Development Center
Cape Chamber
220 North Fountain St.
Cape Girardeau, MO
Contact: Kim Voelker
EMail: kvoelker@capechamber.com
Date/Time Details: Quarterly
1st Wednesday of the 2nd month
11:30 a.m - 1:00 p.m.
Feb 7    Ameren Missouri
Join us as we celebrate the remodel of Ameren Missouri with a ribbon cutting and open house!
Date: February 7, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: 45 Minnesota Ave
Cape Girardeau, MO
Feb 8    Legends Cape Girardeau Ribbon Cutting
Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of Legend's Cape Girardeau!
Lunch will be provided for all attending. 
Date: February 8, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Location: 2070 N. Sprigg St.
Cape Girardeau, MO
Feb 8    Planet Fitness Ribbon Cutting
Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of Planet Fitness in Cape Girardeau!
Date: February 8, 2018
Time: 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 2136 William Street
Ste 165
Cape Girardeau, MO
Feb 8    Women's Network Power Hour and Speed Networking
Join us for networking with a twist, Speed Networking.  Attendees will have the opportunity to meet everyone in the room.  Complimentary appetizers and cash bar will be available. 

Thank you to our 2018 Women's Network Sponsors
1st Class Travel 
American Family Insurance - Laurel Adkisson 
AT&T
Banterra 
Bug Zero 
Buzzi Unicem USA
Flourish Magazine 
Shooter's Gun Shop 
The Limbaugh Firm 
United Rentals
Dr. Quantella Noto 
Date: February 8, 2018
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Website: http://www.capechamber.com
Location: Wehking Alumni Center
926 Broadway 
Cape Girardeau 
Contact: Kim Voelker
EMail: kvoelker@capechamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, February 8, 2018
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: No charge to attend but registration is required
Feb 9    Southern Loop Ribbon Cutting
Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of Southern Loop!
Date: February 9, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Location: 135 Main St.
Cape Girardeau, MO
Feb 13    Chamber 101
This past year has brought many new and exciting changes for the Cape Chamber. We launched our member-exclusive Member Information Center, expanded our team to enhance the membership experience, rebranded and implemented a new website, and are currently in the process of executing a Talent Attraction Campaign in an effort to improve area talent.

We would enjoy the opportunity to share more with you about each of these things and other ways the Chamber can benefit your organization. So, whether you're new to the Cape Chamber, a life-long member, or just interested in learning more about what the Cape Chamber can offer you and your business, please join us for our free quarterly Chamber 101 event. 
Date: February 13, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Website: http://www.capechamber.com
Location: Cape Chamber
220 N Fountain St.
Cape Girardeau, MO

Parking is available in both lots behind the Marquette Tower and the former H & H Building.
Contact: Dana DeBrock
EMail: ddebrock@capechamber.com
Fees/Admission: ...
Feb 13    SEMO CPA Company Ribbon Cutting
Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of SEMO CPA Company!
Date: February 13, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: 112 Themis St.
Cape Girardeau, MO
Feb 16    Coalter Insurance Group Ribbon Cutting
Join us as we celebrate Coalter Insurance Group's newly completed building renovation! Open house will follow ribbon cutting.
Date: February 16, 2018
Time: 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: 1001 Independence St.
Cape Girardeau, MO
Feb 20    Business After Hours
Join us at a local event venue for a networking opportunity with approximately 100 Cape Chamber members where you can connect and build relationships to help grow and improve your business. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with sponsor comments and door prize drawings beginning around 5:30 p.m.

Sponsored by: 

Drury Hotels
Southeast Missouri State Athletics
Date: February 20, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Drury Plaza Conference Center
EMail: dbrune@capechamber.com
Feb 22    Business Builders Workshop - Bitcoin Mania: The rise of cryptocurrency
Hear from experts about the rise of more than 1,300 cryptocurrencies, including the most widely known, Bitcoin. Learn about how blockchain technology is changing the way we live and do business on the Internet.
 
Speakers include:
Chris Edmonds, President and CEO at Element 74
Andrew Bard, Owner at MyCrypto Solutions, LLC
Greg Vaughn, Marketing Manager at Cape Cars Auto Group
Date: February 22, 2018
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Cape Chamber
Regional Development Center
220 N. Fountain
Cape Girardeau, MO
Feb 26    Captain D's Ribbon Cutting
Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of Captain D's in Cape Girardeau!
Date: February 26, 2018
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: 205 S Kingshighway
Cape Girardeau, MO
EMail: dbrune@capechamber.com
Feb 28    Serenity Point FFC Behavioral Health Ribbon Cutting
Join us as we celebrate Serenity Point FFC Behavioral Health's new transitional building! An open house will follow the ribbon cutting until 2:00 p.m.
Date: February 28, 2018
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 106 S. Frederick
Cape Girardeau, MO