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Hawthorne Bank Opens New Location in the Northland

Posted July 25, 2024 Jefferson City-based Hawthorne Bank’s Kansas City presence just got bigger following the opening of its new bank in the Northland. Hawthorne’s newest banking center is located at 8625 NE 85th St. in the Shoal Creek area.… more

Polsinelli to Open Office in Philidelphia With Over 20 Attorneys

Posted July 25, 2024 Kansas City-based Polsinelli announced it will open a new office in Philidelphia with more than 20 shareholders expected to join as partners. The new office will establish a presence for the law firm in Philadelphia. The… more

Q&A With… Scott Colbert, Commerce Trust EVP and Chief Economist

Posted July 25, 2024 Q: For a year that began with some apprehension about a looming recession, 2023 proved quite kind to investors. What, in your opinion, were the drivers of better-than-average returns for those with diversified portfolios? A: We… more

Clark Hunt and Mark Donovan Speak on Chiefs’ Future at Arrowhead

Posted July 22, 2024 As the Kansas City Chiefs continue with their days at training camp, the question still on everyone's minds is where the franchise will play after the lease with Arrowhead Stadium expires. The Chiefs’ lease for Arrowhead… more

TransPort 360 Promotes Aaron Khouri to CEO

Posted July 22, 2024 St Joseph-based TransPort 360, LLC has appointed Aaron Khouri as the new CEO, succeeding Bill Becker, who announced his retirement. Khouri began his new role effective July 18, according to a release. He joined TransPort 360… more

Q&A With… Eric Kelley, UMB Chief Investment Officer

Posted July 18, 2024 Updated at 3:20 p.m., July 19, 2024 Q: For a year that began with some apprehension about a looming recession, 2023 proved quite kind to investors. What, in your opinion, were the drivers of better-than-average returns… more

Study: Kansas City, MO Ranks 9th Best Large City for Economic Growth

Posted July 18, 2024 A study from CoworkingCafe.com has identified the top U.S. cities that have achieved an economic boom in a post-pandemic world. The study, America’s Boomtowns: Top Cities for Economic Growth, found U.S. cities with the best economic… more

KC2026 Names CEO for FIFA World Cup 2026 in Kansas City

Posted July 17, 2024 KC2026, the nonprofit organizing the FIFA World Cup 26 in Kansas City, announced Pam Kramer as its chief executive officer. Kramer will report to the KC2026 Board of Directors, according to a release Wednesday. She previously… more

Fed Beige Book: Fewer New Job Postings Among a Spike in Consumer Spending

Posted July 17, 2024 The Federal Reserve Board released the Beige Book for July and it shows the Tenth District is cooling in hiring activity with a robust bump in consumer spending. Banks in the Tenth District, or the Federal… more

Best Nursing School Programs Ranked in Kansas, Missouri

Posted July 17, 2024 A ranking from RegisteredNursing.org has found which nursing schools by state rank the highest based on passing rates. RegisteredNursing.org’s 8th Annual RN Program Rankings 2024 Edition found the best nursing licensing programs by their National Council… more