We often talk about the Cape/Jackson metro as a regional hub. Why do we say that? Let’s dive deeper. We are the largest city between St. Louis and Memphis north and south, and between Clarksville or Evansville and Springfield east and west. Our daytime population often approaches 100,000 as we become a bevy of activity. Several things drive this regional hub status. Education is one reason. Southeast Missouri State University leads this category and is also supported by other regional draws