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Posted October 30, 2024 Kansas City tourism organization has expanded its leadership roster and found its first-ever chief operating officer. Visit KC announced it appointed Brett Oetting as COO, effective November 11. He brings 24 years of tourism experience to…
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Posted October 24, 2024 Garmin announced it has acquired a UK-based manufacturer that will bolster the company’s premium LED lighting solutions. Olathe-based Garmin acquired Lumishore, which designs and manufactures high-performance above and underwater LED lighting systems for boats, according to…
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Posted October 22, 2024 Evergy will build two new natural gas plants in Kansas, both of which are expected to be in service by 2030. A 705-megawatt combined-cycle natural gas plants will be constructed in Sumner and Reno County. The…
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Posted October 17, 2024 Overland Park-based Propio Language Services announced it has acquired three companies to advance its language services. Propio acquired Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas-based Akorbi; Kissimmee, Florida-based ASL Services, Inc. and Minneapolis, Minnesota-based United Language Group (ULG), the company…
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Posted October 17, 2024 An Italy-based precision parts manufacturer is stepping into the North American market in a big way and Kansas City will be its first step. RB SRL announced it opened its new 100,000-square-foot facility in Kansas City,…
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Posted October 17, 2024 Springfield-based OMB Bank announced three new key hires who will lead initiatives in Lenexa and the greater Kansas City area. OMB hired industry veterans Seth Lindsey, Cramer Hass and Lee Keith to leadership positions in the…
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Posted October 10, 2024 The Starlight Theatre has begun work on its $40 million project to improve the venue and create new community programs. Starlight hosted a groundbreaking celebration for its Uniquely KC, a $40 million capital campaign that will…
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Posted October 10, 2024 Polsinelli has promoted Regan Lemke to a dual role as chief practice strategy officer and chief of staff. Lemke served as chief of staff prior to the promotion. As chief practice strategy officer, she will spearhead…
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Posted October 7, 2024 Olathe-based Terracon has acquired Metcalf Archaeological Consultants, Inc., expanding services in the Rocky Mountains and Central and Northern Great Plains. Metcalf’s 72 employees will join Terracon and operate as Metcalf Archaeology, A Terracon Company, according to…
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Posted October 3, 2024 Kansas City-based Lathrop GPM has officially combined with Hopkins Carley. The combined firm now has approximately 360 attorneys across 13 offices nationwide. Hopkins Carley will now operate under the name Lathrop GPM, according to a release.…
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