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Kansas City Council Approves Royals Stadium Agreements

Posted August 21, 2026 The Kansas City Council has approved the Royals stadium deal, which would create a new ballpark and mixed-use district in Crown Center. City Council members voted 11-2 to approve the agreement during Thursday's meeting. The vote… more

Faith Technologies Secures $240M in Bonds for Olathe Expansion

Posted August 20, 2026 Wisconsin-based electrical engineering and design firm Faith Technologies was approved for nearly $240 million in industrial revenue bonds for a three-building project in Olathe. The Olathe City Council voted unanimously to approve a master resolution for… more

Overland Park Regional Medical Center Taps John Corbeil as New CEO

Posted August 20, 2026 Overland Park Regional Medical Center has named John Corbeil chief executive officer. Corbeil brings with him 15 years of leadership experience at HCA Healthcare. In his new role, Corbeil will oversee Overland Park Regional Medical Center’s… more

KC Manufacturer Milbank Promotes Chris Buelow to President & CEO

Posted August 20, 2026 Kansas City appliance and electrical manufacturer Milbank announced that it has promoted Chris Buelow to president and chief executive officer. Buelow will begin his new role at the company effective immediately. He succeeds Brad Skinner, who… more

Illinois-based Bank of Springfield Opens First Kansas City Market Branch

Posted August 20, 2026 Bank of Springfield, an Illinois-based bank, announced its expansion into the Kansas City market with a new branch. The branch officially opened on August 11 at 8622 NE 85th Street. This location marks the 17th branch… more

Swope Health Receives $5M Gift from Sunderland Foundation

Posted August 19, 2026 Swope Health announced it had received a $5 million donation from the Sunderland Foundation that will support the Swope Health Village and its Women’s & Children’s Center. The donation is contributing funding to two major Swope… more

Burns & McDonnell Names Jamey Bertram as Next Americas North Region Leader

Posted August 19, 2026 Kansas City-based Burns & McDonnell has promoted Jamey Bertram to general manager of its Americas North Region. Bertram has been with the company for more than 25 years. Most recently, he was promoted to general manager… more

Developer Wants to Build a 335-acre Mixed-Use District in Gardner, KS

Posted August 18, 2026 A developer has released plans for a new 355-acre entertainment district in Gardner, Kansas. Developer Velocity Arts, LLC revealed renderings of its new proposed mixed-use entertainment district that would include a 15,000-seat concert pavilion, a performing… more

Kansas City to Review Proposed Lease Agreement for Royals, Crown Center Ballpark

Posted August 18, 2026 Kansas City has released the funding and leasing agreements for the new Royals stadium project at Crown Center. The Kansas City Finance, Governance, and Public Safety Committee will meet to review and discuss the agreement Tuesday… more

Balls Food Stores Buys New Corporate Headquarters in Mission, Kansas

Posted August 17, 2026 Balls Food Stores has purchased a new office building in Mission, Kansas, that will serve as the company’s next headquarters. Block & Company, Inc., Realtors, announced the sale of 5830 Woodson to Balls Food Stores, according… more