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JE Dunn Construction Names New CFO

Posted April 14, 2025 JE Dunn Construction has found its new chief financial officer in one of its board members. JE Dunn announced Bethany Ropa has been appointed CFO and will begin her latest role effective April 28, according to… more

Arvest Bank Names New Regional Executive for KS, MO

Posted April 14, 2025 Arvest Bank has announced the promotion of Kirk Hays to the role of regional executive for the Oklahoma, Missouri and Kansas markets. As a 31-year veteran of Arvest Bank, Hays will oversee the bank’s northwest region.… more

OP Planning Commission Approves 900 Unit Project Near 159th and Metcalf

Posted April 14, 2025 The Overland Park Planning Commission has approved plans for a 935-unit apartment project at the intersection of 159th Street and Metcalf Avenue. Last week, the commissioners voted 7-4 to recommend approval of the 159 Metcalf rezoning… more

VML Promotes Jeff Geheb to CEO of $1.5 Billion Enterprise Solutions Group

Posted April 11, 2025 VML has promoted Jeff Geheb to CEO of VML Enterprise Solutions, the company’s $1.5 billion global digital transformation business. VML Enterprise Solutions combines VML’s technology transformation, commerce, customer experience, and consulting capabilities with WPP Open's AI-driven… more

Terracon Acquires Austin-based The Transtec Group

Posted April 10, 2025 Olathe-based Terracon has acquired The Transtec Group a pavement engineering solutions company based in Austin, Texas. Terracon’s clients will now have access to Transtec’s specialized pavement engineering, research, testing, and consulting services, according to a release.… more

KC Fed President Jeff Schmid Remains “Squarely Focused” on Inflation as Tariffs Loom

Posted April 10, 2025 Following the announcement of President Donald Trump’s decision to place a 90-day pause on some of the tariffs, Kansas City Federal Reserve President Jeff Schmid said he is “squarely focused” on inflation moving forward. “I intend… more

Cingulate Receives $3M Grant From Private Foundation

Posted April 10, 2025 Cingulate Inc., a Kansas City-based biopharmaceutical company, has received a $3 million grant to accelerate the development of its anxiety medication. The grant will be paid from a private foundation in three increments of $1 million.… more

De Soto Approves $3.5M Sewer Benefit District

Posted April 9, 2025 The De Soto City Council has approved the $3.5 million development of a district that would install sewage lines for around 200 acres. The sewer line would be extended approximately 1.7 miles to the intersection of… more

CRB Names Vahid Ownjazayeri CEO

Posted April 8, 2025 Kansas City-based engineering solutions company CRB has named Vahid Ownjazayeri its new president and CEO. Ownjazayeri succeeds Lee Emel, who served as interim president and CEO following the retirement of Ryan Schroeder in 2024. Emel will… more

Children’s Mercy Underway with $152M Expansion of Overland Park Hospital

Posted April 7, 2025 Children’s Mercy Kansas City has announced an expansion plan for its Overland Park campus with a $152 million phased project that will add improved access to services and new programs. "We're really excited about this project… more