The Cape Girardeau Region
The Cape Girardeau region in southeast Missouri thrives as a dynamic hub of commerce and connectivity, boasting five port facilities, seven major highways, Class I rail access, and a regional airport that accommodates various industries.
The region is home to Innovate SOMO, which connects entrepreneurs, workers, and businesses across several counties in southern Missouri to unlock entrepreneurship and innovation to transform local communities.
Major Cities
- Cape Girardeau (Pop: 40,818)
- Farmington (19,165)
- Sikeston (16,062)
- Jackson (15,929)
- Kennett (10,137)
- Perryville (8,554)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024
Key Employers
- Arcosa Marine Products (Caruthersville)
- Delta Companies, Inc. (HQ Cape Girardeau)
- Gilster Mary-Lee (McBride and Perryville)
- Havco Wood Products (Scott City)
- Mississippi Lime Co (Ste. Genevieve)
- Mondi Jackson Inc. (Jackson)
- Orgill (Sikeston)
- Proctor & Gamble Paper Products (Jackson)
- SRG Global (Farmington and Portageville)
- TG Missouri Corp (Perryville)
- Unilever (Sikeston)
- US Tool Group (HQ Farmington)
- WW Wood Products (Dudley)
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Sites and Buildings
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