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HCA Midwest Health, Avila University Partnership Addresses Nursing Shortage

Posted November 27, 2024 HCA Midwest Health and Kansas City, Mo.-based Avila University have expanded their partnership to train the next generation of the nursing workforce. Nursing students enrolled in Avila’s programs can complete their coursework online and conduct the… more

Westlake Ace Hardware to Relocate Olathe Store

Posted November 27, 2024 Westlake Ace Hardware announced its Olathe, KS store will relocate, occupying a former Walgreens location. The store is currently located at 120 N. Clairborne and will relocate to 15066 W. 151st St near the northeast corner.… more

Research Medical Center Names Sam Maxfield as CFO

Posted November 26, 2024 Research Medical Center has named 12-year industry veteran Sam Maxfield as its new chief financial officer. Kansas City-based Research Medical Center is a 590-bed hospital that is part of the HCA Midwest Health system. Most recently,… more

Hamilton Zanze Affiliate Acquires 448-Unit Complex in Overland Park

Posted November 26, 2024 San Francisco-based real estate firm Hamilton Zanze has helped secure the acquisition of The Highlands, a 448-home garden-style apartment community in Overland Park. Hamilton Zanze sponsored the purchase of The Highlands, according to a release. Mission… more

New Red Bridge Grocery Store Opens Doors in December

Posted November 26, 2024 The Red Bridge Farm Fresh Market will officially open its doors to customers on Dec. 18. The official grand opening ceremony will take place at 2:30 p.m. where Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, accompanied by Farm… more

BR Companies Announces New $250M Tower in Kansas City Downtown

Posted November 26, 2024 California-based BR Companies will bring a new 25-story residential high-rise to Downtown Kansas City. BR Companies has been developing plans for this $250 million project to revitalize a “barren area of Downtown” by adding a new… more

KC2026 Adds Four Key Staff Positions

Posted November 25, 2024 KC2026, the nonprofit planning the FIFA World Cup 26 in Kansas City, has added four new members to key positions. Lindsey Douglas, Director of Integrated Operations; Mallory Cage, Director of Fan Festival and Events; Matt Smith,… more

Nelson Atkins Museum of Art Announces Finalists for International Competition

Posted November 22, 2024 The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art has unveiled a shortlist of competition finalists, one of whom will participate in a $170 million expansion. The competition’s first phase launched in October, which saw 182 teams from 30… more

Scannell Properties Hires Tyler Wysong, Development Manager for KC Market

Posted November 22, 2024 Scannell Properties has hired Tyler Wysong as development manager for its Kansas City office where he will manage several projects currently under development. Wysong, with over a decade of civil engineering experience, will help to secure… more

Children’s Mercy, Camber Mental Health Unveil 72-Bed Mental Wellness Campus

Posted November 21, 2024 Children's Mercy Kansas City and Camber Mental Health will open a new $53 million mental wellness campus in December. The Olathe-based mental health wellness center will be a 72,700-square-foot, 72-bed hospital focusing on the demand for… more