Wednesday, October 3, was a big day for several local manufacturers and many local students. We’ve been talking about the challenges facing local manufacturers in their quest to hire workers. Manufacturing Day was another step in the right direction. It is a statewide event held at regional campuses. The Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center served as host to seven area companies and more than 250 students from grades seven and eight, and high school juniors and seniors. The companies