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Signature Bank and Midwest Trust Partner to Launch New Division

Posted February 5, 2026 Midwest Trust has entered into a collaboration with Chicago-based Signature Bank to create a new decision that will focus on estate planning support. Founded in 2006, Signature Bank, an Illinois state-chartered bank, announced the launch of… more

Captrust Acquires OP-based Meritage Portfolio Management, $2.4B in Assets

Posted February 5, 2026 CAPTRUST Financial Advisors, an investment management firm in North Carolina, announced it has acquired Overland Park-based Meritage Portfolio Management. Meritage joined CAPTRUST in December 2025 and will adopt the CAPTRUST brand, according to a release. Headquartered… more

Rockhurst University Receives $1M Grant to Bolster AI Education

Posted February 4, 2026 Rockhurst University has received over $1 million to establish new programs and facilities that will bolster artificial intelligence and technology education in the Kansas City region. Rockhurst will receive $1.031 million in federal Community Project Funding,… more

Starlight Theatre Receives $3M in Tax Credits for Campus Improvements

Posted February 3, 2026 The Missouri Development Finance Board has allocated $3 million in tax credits to the Starlight Theatre for capital improvements across its campus. Starlight will utilize these tax credits as the final funding for its Uniquely KC… more

Hunt Midwest Makes New Executive Role, Heather Jones Joins as General Counsel, SVP

Posted February 3, 2026 Hunt Midwest announced it had hired Heather Jones as general counsel and senior vice president. Jones’s role was newly created as the real estate development company continues its growth. ones will work to scale the company’s… more

Olathe City Council to Vote on New $300M Chiefs HQ STAR Bonds

Posted February 2, 2026 Updated at 10:46 a.m., February 4, 2026 The Olathe City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 3, concerning the city’s proposed STAR bonds for the new Kansas City Chiefs headquarters facility.… more

KC Current Enters Partnership with Arvest Bank for CPKC Stadium Suites

Posted January 29, 2026 The Kansas City Current announced Arvest Bank will be the title sponsor of the suite level and Pitch Club at CPKC Stadium. Beginning in 2026, both spaces will officially be known as the Arvest Bank Club and Suites,… more

Populous Appoints Two New Global Leadership Roles

Posted January 29, 2026 Populous has announced the appointment of two new global roles that expand its global operations. Gavin Houldin joins Populous as global chief operating officer and Teryn Hightower as head of global merger and acquisition integration, according… more

Centerpoint Medical Center Appoints New CMO and CFO

Posted January 28, 2026 HCA Midwest Health has announced two new executive-level leadership changes at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence. Centerpoint Medical Center named Dr. Sabrina Kidd as chief medical officer and Justin Inglett as the new chief financial officer… more

Mike Maddox Exits First Busey Corporation and Busey Bank

Posted January 28, 2026 Mike Maddox, the former president and vice chairman of First Busey Corporation and president and CEO of the Busey Bank, has separated from the company, effective immediately. The news of Madoxx’s departure from First Buesy was… more