Sikeston Area
Chamber of Commerce


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SBA Launches Tax Savings Resource Center: SBA has created an online tax savings resource center to help small businesses understand how they can benefit from the 2008 economic stimulus package signed into law by President Bush ealier this year. For more information please click the link below. www.sba.gov/stimulus

ALLEN'S HOME CARE SERVICES, INC.: Allen Home Care Services has been providing outstanding health care to people of all ages in their Heartland Homes since 1985. The company has always been locally owned and operated since 1985. Originally begun by Donna Allen, RN, as Allen’s Private Duty, the company was sold in 1997 to Roberta Lucy, RN, BSN, MA and Terri Woods, RN, MSN, EdD. While private duty nursing is a mainstay of Allen Home Care Services, the company has expanded to a multi-disciplinary company performing home health nursing, patient advocacy and temporary staffing for local hospitals and skilled care facilities. Though the growth in ancillary programs has been significant, Allen Home Care Services is still privately owned and operated. It’s team of employees act as an extended family, rendering the best possible care to patients of all ages. Allen Home Care Services has a staff of professionals who have worked hard to build the company’s outstanding reputation of uncompromising quality and service at competitive rates. Please come by our offce at 808 S. Kingshighway or call us at 573/472-2644. You may also visit our web site at www.allenhomecare.com. www.allenhomecare.com

ASSOCIATED ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC: Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. is owned by and provides wholesale power to six regional and 51 local electric cooperative systems in Missouri, northeast Oklahoma and southeast Iowa that serve more than 850,000 customers. AECI's mission is to provide an economical and reliable power supply and support services to its members. Please call 573/ 643-2211 or visit our web page at www.aeci.org for more information. www.aeci.org

AUDIBEL HEARING AID CENTER: Audibel Hearing Aid Center located at 303 South Main provides free hearing tests. They also repair and service all makes and models of hearing aids. You may call them at 573/471-1504 for an appointment.

BETHESDA REGIONAL CANCER CENTER: Bethesda’s centers utilize quality treatment tools such as the Varian linear accelerator, a high energy photon machine with multiple electron beam capability which allows oncologists greater flexibility in treatment planning and implementation. Bethesda also employs the latest software using primarily CT, MRI and PET images to develop a treatment plan maximizing patient benefits and minimizing side effects. For more information please call 573/471-1765 or visit their website at www.bethesdacancercenter.com. www.bethesdacancercenter.com

BOOTHEEL COUNSELING SERVICE: Bootheel Counseling Services located at 760 Plantation in Sikeston is a private, not-for-profit organization that has been providing services in Southeast Missouri for over 30 years. We are the State of Missouri's Administrative Agent for mental health services for the counties of Scott, Stoddard, Mississippi and New Madrid. Call 573/471-0800 www.bootheelcounseling.com

BOOTHEEL FOOD BANK: Bootheel Food Bank located at 104 Keyston Drive distributes food to a network of 140 not-for-profit hunger relief agencies in 16 counties of Southeast, Missouri. These counties include: Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Dunklin, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Ste. Genevieve, Stoddard and Wayne. If you or someone you know needs emergency food assistance call us at 573/471-1818 amd we can refer you to the hunger relief agency near you.

BURCH FOOD SERVICES: Burch Food Services, Inc., a full line vending company, has been an industry leader in Vending Service, Corporate Catering, Office Coffee Service, Water Service, Cafeteria Management and Inmate Commissary for over 30 years. A member of the Canteen Vending Franchise Group, (Canteen Vending is the world's largest vending company), Burch Food Services, Inc. offers our customers the best of both worlds…local ownership and decision making with the programs and resources of the global leader in vending and food service. We invite you to take a quick tour and discover the Burch Food Services difference at www.burchfood.com or you may reach us by phone at 573/471-3003. www.burchfood.com

BURNS BOYS CARPENTRY: New home construction along with remodeling and even small repairs. www.burnsboyscarpentry.com

CONTOURS EXPRESS: Although obesity is linked to several serious medical conditions it’s usually a treatable and manageable disease through a healthy lifestyle that includes exercise. Lisa Neumeyer, owner of Contours Express in Sikeston is stressing the importance of weight loss and exercise to women in the local area, as well as state-wide. Please come by 227 North Main or call 573/471-3151 for more information. You may also e-mail us at contoursexpress@bigriver.net or visit us at www.contoursexpress.com/sikestonmo. www.contoursexpress.com/sikestonmo

DALE CARNEGIE TRAINING: A world-wide performance improvement organization effecting training and consulting services through public courses, workshops and seminars, and customized corporate solutions. Specialize in human relations, leadership, sales, communications, self confidence, and attitude to increase knowledge, performance, and profit. Please call (314) 439-8090 for more information.

DELTA AREA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORP: DAEOC at 99 Skyview in Portageville, forms a network of resources and individuals all united under the self-help principal of creating community solutions to community problems. Services are made available through a blending of federal, state, and local funding. By combining funding sources, the agency provides services that best meet the needs of our community. Call 573/379-3851 for more information. www.daeoc.com

FERGUSON MEDICAL GROUP: Ferguson Medical Group consist of a team of physicians, specialist in the private practice of medicine. Their goal is to provide the highest possible standard of comprehensive medical and surgical care under the same roof for all patients. You may visit our website at www.fergusonmedical.com or call us for an appointment at 573/471-0330. Our offices are located at 1012 N. Main in Sikeston. www.fergusonmedical.com

FINANCIAL FITNESS SERVICES: Financial Fitness Services located at 1226 Linn Street, Suite C, works to make better lives through healthy finances by offering basic money management counseling. We are also a recognized provider of pre and post-filing bankruptsy counseling. In addition, we have outstanding Senior Adult Counseling and Family Caregiver programs. Please contact our office at 573/471-9737 for more information or visit us at financialfitnessservices.com financialfitnessservices.com

FIRST STATE COMMUNITY BANK: FSCB is a full-service financial institution, with a variety of loan and deposit products and services. The bank also owns First State Insurance Agency (FSIA), a full-service independent insurance agency. Investment and brokerage services are available through Conservative Financial Services, Inc. (CFS), a wholly owned subsidiary of First State Bancshares, Inc.

G & D COMMUNICATIONS: Our Company sells and services two way radio communications that is used primarily by the police, fire departments, ambulance services, hospitals, and any public safety organization. We also provide the same for the business person. Such as agriculture, self-employed companies with hired help, manufacturers, and the list goes on and on as you can imagine. If there is a work place with more than one person, then they are targets for those who would possibly have this need. We were among the very first to provide cellular service in Sikeston, Missouri. At the beginning, we were Southwestern Bell Cellular. Then later that became Cingular Cellular Services. And then today we are AT&T Cellular. Same people, just a different name with same kind of wonderful service. We treat each person who walks through our doors like we would want to be treated. Please stop by 2040 North Main in Sikeston and see us. You may also call us at 573/472-2277or visit our website at www.go2gd.com. www.go2gd.com

HEALTH FACILITIES REHAB SERVICES: Health Facilities Rehabilitation Services provides long-term, outpatient and home health care for residents in Missouri and Arizona. Individuals receive professional physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and industrial sports medicine services. The Health Facilities Rehab Outpatient Center at 1102 Sikes Avenue in Sikeston, MO, is administered by Scott Nichols,DPT, ATC, CSCS and is fully staffed with licensed physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists. Call us at 573/471-5755 or visit our web site at www.hfrehab.com. www.hfrehab.com

HOME ADVANTAGE: Home Advantage located at 808 Hunter, Suite 3 in Sikeston offers home health services. You may call them at 573/472-4165 for more information.

KENNY ROGERS CHILDREN'S CENTER: The mission of the Kenny Rogers Children's Center is to improve the quality of life for children with special needs and their families throughout the community and region by providing a wide array of superior developmental and therapeutic services at no charge. call 573/472-0397 for more information. You may visit our facilities at 300 Floyd Street in Sikeston. www.kennyrogerscenter.org

LAKES COUNTY RESOURCE CENTER: A.O., Inc. is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization working in the State of Missouri providing services to: • People with disabilities • Families and children in crisis • People needing work supports • Youth transitioning to independence • Women and their families with substance abuse problems Alternative Opportunities, Inc. (A.O., Inc.) was established in 1991. It operates four divisions providing comprehensive services designed to eliminate barriers and to create opportunities for people to live and work in their community. For more information please visit our website at www.aoinc.org or visit us at 3105 Independence, Suite B, Cape Girardeau. You may call us at 573/334-9344. www.aoinc.org

LEGAL SERVICES OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI: Legal Services of Southern Missouri, 116 North Main in Charleston, provides free legal representation for low income and elderly people living in Southeast Missouri. Assistance is available to help individuals with critical legal issues relating to their personal safety, food, income, shelter and health. Applications for assistance can be done by calling 800/748-7456 or visit our website. www.1smo.org

MANPOWER INTERNATIONAL: Manpower helps both companies and individuals navigate the ever-changing world of work. No other company has more experience or expertise. Nearly 60 years of experience providing recruitment, training, assessment and selection, outsourcing and consulting services means we can help you make sense of the forces shaping tomorrow's workplace. The quality of a candidate is not defined by his qualifications alone, but also by his ability to succeed within the particular organization for which he is hired to work. Manpower has always been the hallmark of quality recruitment because of our consistent focus on finding the right candidate to match the employer's environment and culture, as well as the job itself. The goal is to find a place for each candidate where they can find not just a job, but a place to belong and grow. We find the best people for all types of jobs and industries at both the staff and professional levels. Please come visit us at 422 North Main, Suite A in Sikeston or call 573/472-3800. You may also visit us on our websites at www.manpower.com. www.manpower.com

MERS/GOODWILL: MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries located at 241 North Main in Sikeston and 216 North Fountain in Cape Girardeau reaches out to individuals in need by providing a wide range of vocational and support services that will empower them to achieve success today and build dreams for tomorrow. Individuals with serious disabilities, those who are economically or culturally disadvantaged, workers in transition to the community following judgment for an offense, and those who are devastated by job loss in an era of corporate reconfigurations are the principal partners. Please call us at 573/481-9033 or 573/290-5766 for more information or visit our website at www.mersgoodwill.org www.mersgoodwill.org

MISSION MISSOURI: Mission Missouri, a grassroots not-for-profit faith-based organization located at 509 Ruth in Sikeston, MO, assists area residents who face extensive problems living as successful and productive community members. For more information and to take advantage of their many programs please go to www.missionmissouri.com or call 573/472-4141 www.missionmissouri.com

MISSOURI CAREER CENTER: Find these resources at Greathires.org: Job Seekers: Access to thousands of Missouri jobs, with job matches based on skills as well as job titles; Job Market Search feature to find openings by title, skill set, field of study, or zip code; Personal Homepage to store searches, position descriptions, and communication with businesses; On-line Unemployment Insurance claim reporting (available in Missouri Career Center) Businesses: No-cost access to Missouri's largest hiring pool and broadest variety of skill sets; Streamlined 5-Step Job Posting process, with increased control over your ability to ensure qualified matches; Ranking of candidates for more precise match to business needs Individual Home Page with consolidated list of all job postings, searches, and communication. Please come by 202 South Kingshighway or give us a call at 573/472-5250 Greathires.org

SCHERER SHELTER INSURANCE: Located on 760 North Main in Sikeston, Scherer Shelter Insurance specializes in your Auto, Home, Life, and Bank Loan needs. We have a strong focus on customer support and community involvement. Please call agent Mackenzie Scherer at 573/471-8272, or stop by today for a second opinion on your current insurance needs. You may also e-mail me at mscherer@agent.shelterinsurance.com or visit our website at www.shelterinsurance.com www.shelterinsurance.com

SCOTT COUNTY TRANSIT SYSTEM, INC.: Scott County Transit System provides transporation for any scott county resident. Please stop by 105 East Center or call 573/472-3030 for more information.

SIKESTON CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER: Sikeston Career & Technology Center’s Adult and Community Education’s programs are designed to assist adults in meeting their needs for success. Our full-time programs offer incredible training programs for career placement, such as our acclaimed practical nursing program, our business/office technology program as well as our graphic arts, welding technology, design drafting and construction technology. In addition to full-time programs, SCTC also offers short-term evening courses in areas such as healthcare fields, computer courses, technical training, personal enrichment, and the new ed2go Internet courses with over 300 available online possibilities. To view the class schedule and class descriptions, visit the district website at www.sikeston.k12.mo.us. Visit our PN program's website at www.sikestonnursing.com. For more information, please visit our office in G Building on the high school campus or call us at 471-5442. www.sikeston.k12.mo.us

SIKESTON HOUSING AUTHORITY: Sikeston Housing Authority is committed to providing safe, decent and affordable housing to individuals and families in Sikeston, who face income or other life challenges. Come see us at 400 Allen Blvd. or you may call 573/471-3012.

SLUSHER'S FARM & HOME CENTER: Opened in March 1973. Slusher's is a family owned and operated business having expanded five times to it's present 45,500 square feet. Serving not only the farmers with a large variety of farming needs, but also the homeower with automotive supplies, plumbing, electrical, lawn and garden. With over 5,000 tires in stock, Carhartt for men and women and boots for work and pleasure, Slusher Farm and Home strives to serve their community needs. Come see our store located at 1035 South Main Street here in Sikeston or visit our website at www.slusherfarmandhomecenter.net. You may also reach or by phone 573/471-5371 or email us at slusherinc@sbcglobal.net. www.slusherfarmandhomecenter.net

WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD: The Workforce Investment Board (WIB) of Southeast Missouri, located at 338 Broadway, Suite 500 in Cape Girardeau, is an appointed group of community leaders responsible for developing and directing workforce issues in a 13 county area. Our goal is an economically self-sufficient, productive and skilled workforce through partnerships with community, business, and the workforce. The WIB is also a forum for planning workforce development strategies. The Board attempts to anticipate economic and business trends, develop community linkages and partnerships, and provide a focus on system outcomes. Please call 573/334-0990 or visit us at www.job4you.org for more information. For Information on the WIA Dislocated Worker Program please click here: Alternative Opportunities www.job4you.org

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