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Helix Architecture + Design Announces Merger With RATIO Design

Posted August 7, 2026 Kansas City-based architectural design firm Helix Architecture + Design has officially merged with RATIO Design, a firm based in Indianapolis. The combined firm will operate as RATIO | Helix in Kansas City, while existing studios will… more

Ogletree Deakins Adds Employment Litigator Veteran as KC Office Shareholder

Posted August 6, 2026 Ogletree Deakins has added Nicholas Ruble to the firm’s Kansas City office as a shareholder. Before joining Ogletree Deakins, Ruble served at Kansas City-based Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice as a member and vice-chair of the… more

Colliers Adds Travis Helgeson as SVP of Kansas City Office

Posted August 5, 2026 Colliers, a commercial real estate and investment firm, announced it has hired Travis Helgeson as senior vice president of the Kansas City office. In his new role, Helgeson will focus on agency leasing, tenant representation, and… more

Former CrossFirst CEO Mike Maddox Joins California Bank Board of Directors

Posted August 5, 2026 Mike Maddox has been appointed to the board of directors at Ontario-based CVB Financial Corp and its bank. Maddox is now a director of CVBF and has also been appointed to the Board of Directors of… more

Menorah Medical Center Names Dr. Rodney Buzzas Chief Medical Officer

Posted August 5, 2026 Overland Park-based Menorah Medical Center has named Rodney Buzzas the next chief medical officer. Buzzas joins Menorah from St. Rose Dominican Hospitals in Henderson, Nevada, where he served as chief medical officer and designated institutional official.… more

Midwest Transplant Network Announces C-Suite Promotions

Posted August 5, 2026 The Midwest Transplant Network announced Lori Markham as the new president and chief executive officer of the nonprofit. Markham officially began her new role on Monday, according to a LinkedIn post. In her new role, Markham… more

Shawnee Manufacturing Facility Nears Completion, Insco Industries to Occupy

Posted August 4, 2026 A warehouse and manufacturing facility located in Shawnee is near completion and already has a tenant ready to claim it as a new headquarters. During the Shawnee City Council meeting, members approved the issuance of taxable… more

Black & Veatch Mixed-Use District Gets OK on New Incentive Plan

Posted August 4, 2026 The City of Overland Park has approved a development agreement for the Black & Veatch $1.34 billion headquarters and mixed-use district. During the Overland Park Finance, Administration and Economic Development Committee special meeting held on Monday,… more

Mariner Names Brad Rollins as New Chief Investment Officer

Posted July 30, 2026 Overland Park-based Mariner has promoted Brad Rollins to chief investment officer. Rollins has been with the firm for over 10 years and has more than 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He first… more

Curry Real Estate Services Completes Transition of New Leadership

Posted July 30, 2026 Gladstone-based Curry Real Estate Services announced it has completed a transfer of ownership to a family partnership led by its vice president, Matt Pepper. The transaction transfers ownership of Curry Real Estate Services and a majority… more