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Economy

Average American’s Net Worth Rises In Part To Higher Home, Stock Prices

Posted October 26, 2023 The Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances data shows net worth for multiple age groups increased by 37 percent between 2019 and 2022. The substantial increase showed mostly for age groups under the age of 35… more

Q&A With Tim Paulson

Posted October 30, 2023 Q: What do you consider your organization’s most significant achievement or highlight over the past year? A: Last fall, Emery Sapp won the largest private and public contracts in the history of the company – and… more

Report: Lower College Enrollment Could Lead to a $2T Loss of Lifetime Earnings

Posted October 30, 2023 A report from My eLearning World shows college enrolment for students has been declining for a decade now and could lead to a large economic impact. In 2013, there were 16,279,138 undergraduate students enrolled at American… more

Region’s Economy Index Declines Again in October, Second Straight Month

Posted October 19, 2023 Creighton University released its Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) report for October shows for the second straight month, overall Rural Mainstreet Index sank below growth neutral to a 2023 low. The region’s overall reading for October fell… more

JPMorgan Supports 60/40 Investments Despite Higher Interest Rates

Posted October 19, 2023 The investment strategy for the 60/40 portfolio isn't dead, regardless of being stressed since the pandemic, and is a better investment strategy than cash over the next decade, according to JPMorgan Asset Management. The 60/40 portfolio… more

KC Fed COO Kelly Dubber To Retire After 38 Years

Posted October 11, 2023 The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City announced last week its COO Kelly Dubbert will retire effective Feb. 29, 2024. Dubbert will be leaving after a 38-year-long career with the bank. He was appointed the role… more

Ingram’s September 2023 Digital Edition

You can read all about the Ingram's 250 in the September Digital Edition here.   more

McCownGordon Nabs UMKC Health Sciences Project

McCownGordon Construction has earned the construction-management contract for UMKC's $120 million Healthcare Delivery and Innovation Building, a key fixture in the university's planned transformation of its Hospital Hill facilities. The construction company, which previously completed University Health's nearby medical office… more

Petition Calls for New Community Improvement District in Shawnee Shopping Center

Posted September 26, 2023 Overland Park-based Cadence Commercial Real Estate is petitioning the City of Shawnee to add a community improvement district (CID) to Monticello Village Shopping Center. Located near Shawnee Mission Parkway at the northwest corner of 67th Street… more

Home Prices Could Rise By 4.9 Percent In August 2024, Zillow Economists Say

Posted September 26, 2023 Housing prices could reach as high as 5 percent by next year, according to Zillow economists. Zillow recently revised its 12-month outlook for home prices, which brings the newest prediction to a 4.9 percent increase by… more