Business and Government
Posted September 14, 2026 Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe joined United WE in signing a new bill that helps out-of-state licensed professionals get work faster in Missouri. Governor Kehoe signed House Bill 2974, which shortens the wait time for qualified professionals…
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Posted September 14, 2026 Great Jobs KC, a workforce development nonprofit, announced Aaron North has been selected as the organization’s next chief executive officer. The organization’s Board of Directors named Aaron North the next CEO, succeeding Earl Martin Phalen, who…
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Posted September 8, 2026 The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City announced Paul Holewinski, president and chief executive officer of Academy Bank, has been elected Chair. Holewinski succeeds Lisa Krigsten, who served as Chair for the past two years and…
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Posted September 3, 2026 Updated September 4, 2026 at 9:17 a.m. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Mayor Quinton Lucas has recommended Kevin McManus to fill the 6th District At-Large seat on the Kansas City Council.…
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Posted August 31, 2026 Kansas City Councilwoman Andrea Bough has stepped down from her position and has joined the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City as the organization’s next interim president and chief executive officer. Bough began her new role…
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Posted August 24, 2026 Former Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City executive Jeff Ahlers joined the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as its next chief financial officer. Ahlers begins his new role at NAIC effective immediately and will…
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Posted July 14, 2026 The National Science Foundation announced it has selected the University of Missouri-Kansas City-led Critical Materials Crossroads as a recipient of a grant that could help elevate the region as a national hub for critical materials. The…
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Posted June 24, 2026 The Mid-America Regional Council Board of Directors announced it has selected Geraldine Ide Gardner as its next executive director following a national search. She will begin her role on October 1, according to a release. Gardner…
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Posted December 1, 2025 The City of Lawrence announced it has hired Susie Carson as the City’s new director of economic development. Carson brings more than 15 years of experience in economic development and chamber leadership. She previously served as…
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Posted June 26, 2025 The City of Kansas City, Missouri, has named Brenton Siverly as its new Deputy Director of Finance and will lead the Kansas City budget and revenue divisions. Siverly officially took on his new role on June…
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