Lucas Presson
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Lucas Presson is the assistant publisher and general manager of the Southeast Missourian.
Email: lpresson@semissourian.com
businessAugust 17
Celebrating Unsung Heroes: Meet Southeast Missouri’s 2024 Difference MakersDiscover Southeast Missouri's 2024 Difference Makers in B Magazine. From healthcare to education, meet the inspiring individuals transforming their communities. Join us on Sept. 5 for their recognition event.
opinionMay 11
Why I’m grateful my mom didn’t let me quit pianoGrowing up, I didn’t experience a major rebellious phase. I’m sure I had my moments, but frankly, between my parents’ guidance and church involvement, I stayed out of trouble for the most part. Looking back, I’m grateful for the direction they provided. However, on...
businessMay 8
Innovation, visionary leadership reshape region’s economic landscapeWe’re living during an interesting period of time. There’s certainly no shortage of challenges, whether it’s workforce recruiting, inflation, or a myriad of other issues. But it’s also a fascinating time. The pace of innovation is increasing exponentially. Artifici...
businessApril 27
Local banker Adrian Breen talks state of banking, role with Missouri Bankers AssociationAdrian Breen is the executive chairman, CEO and president of The Bank of Missouri, a community bank with its corporate headquarters in Perryville, Missouri and locations across the state. Breen, who has been in the banking industry for 36 years, joined The Bank of ...
businessMarch 9
Quality of life, a focus for our regionThere’s a new buzzword these days among economic developers: quality of life. What amenities does a community have that contribute to a good quality of life: education, public safety, restaurants, entertainment, parks and recreation, church community. The list goes...
businessMarch 2
Area economic development leaders collaborate on lobbying lawmakersHow well does Southeast Missouri advocate for itself with state lawmakers? More specifically, how does the area stack up with the rest of the state? While Southeast Missouri chambers of commerce and economic development leaders have a good working relationship, the...
businessJanuary 13
Manufacturing in southeast Missouri continues to innovateSo many industries are experiencing changes these days. And for many, it’s not incremental change. Some are seeing transformational changes on the good side. Others face challenges. For most, it’s a mix of both. The pandemic certainly changed things. Take, for exam...
businessNovember 4
Healthcare in Southeast Missouri ranges from the simple to the complexIt’s no secret that health care plays a key role in our economy, both at a national level and, more specifically, in Southeast Missouri. I wrote in these pages a year ago that health care is a leading industry for this region. Yes, the hospitals play a big role. Bu...
businessSeptember 13
A look to the future with a celebration of innovative in Southeast MissouriAs I’m writing this column in the third week of August, there’s a major baseball tournament being held one mile from our downtown Cape Girardeau offices. Fourteen teams are competing in the Babe Ruth World Series for 16- to 18-year-olds at Capaha Field and Central ...
opinionJuly 8
Patriotism through new citizens, Spirit of AmericaIt's easy to be discouraged about today's America -- and for good reason. We're very much a divided country on many issues. America is challenged with historic inflation and rising debt. War continues between Russia and Ukraine, which impacts the United States. Cri...LOAD MORE
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