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Westlake Ace Hardware to Acquire Four Stores in Austin, Texas

Posted July 30, 2024 Westlake Ace Hardware will be expanding its Austin presence after an acquisition deal with Breed & Co. closes later this year. Westlake Ace Hardware announced it has agreed to acquire four stores from Breed & Co.… more

KU Paleontologist Group Resumes Excavation of Juvenile Tyrannosaur

Posted July 29, 2024 A team of paleontologists from the University of Kansas traveled back to a site this summer to continue their excavation of a rare juvenile tyrannosaur. David Burnham, preparator of vertebrate paleontology at the KU Biodiversity Institute… more

KC2026 Announces Three New Additions to the Nonprofit

Posted July 29, 2024 KC2026, the organization that oversees the FIFA World Cup 26 in Kansas City, announced that it had added three new members to this team. KC2026 CEO Pan Kramer, recently appointed to her new role, hired Jason… more

Hawthorn Bank Opens New Location in the Northland

Posted July 25, 2024 Jefferson City-based Hawthorn Bank’s Kansas City presence just got bigger following the opening of its new bank in the Northland. Hawthorn’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