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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

BJC Health System Recognized in Over 80 Clinical Excellence Categories

Posted July 17, 2024 St. Louis-based BJC Health System, which recently integrated Saint Luke’s Health System, has received 86 recognitions, including national recognition in 11 specialties from one of its hospitals. In January, Saint Luke’s Health System and BJC Health… more

Sallee Development Announces Plan to Expand Housing in Five Kansas City Communities

Posted July 16, 2024 Lee’s Summit-based Sallee Development announced its partnership with D.R. Horton to expand housing options and community development in the Kansas City region. Sallee Development and Austin, Texas-based D.R. Horton are currently working together in five communities:… more

Report: Home Sellers Cut Prices as Inventory Rises in Metropolitan Areas

Posted July 16, 2024 The latest monthly report from Zillow shows inventory has risen in major metropolitan areas but the monthly home values are starting to dwindle and affordability is still a challenge. The number of homes on the market… more

Terracon Acquires Little Rock-based Harbor Environmental, Adds 38 Employees

Posted July 15, 2024 Olathe-based Terracon announced its acquisition of Arkansas-based Harbor Environmental, Inc., to continue expanding its services to the Southeastern region. Effective immediately, Harbor’s 38 employees will join Terracon and the firm will continue to be headquartered locally… more

KU Athletics Unveil Phase Two of Allen Fieldhouse Renovations

Posted July 15, 2024 The University of Kansas announced that construction has begun for phase two of renovations for Allen Fieldhouse ahead of the its 70th season. Phase one of the $50 million renovation plan took place in March 2023,… more

Prime Capital Investment Advisors Adopts New Brand

Posted July 12, 2024 Overland Park-based Prime Capital Investment Advisors announced it will change its name to Prime Capital Financial to better reflect the company’s services. Prime Capital Financial's decision to rebrand was made to “ reflect that Prime Capital… more

Tortoise Capital Enters Strategic Restructuring, to Sell Off Assets

Posted July 11, 2024 Overland Park-based Tortoise Capital Advisors, LLC announced it has entered into two separate agreements to sell off its subsidiaries to restructure the company. Tortoise Capital has agreed to sell the assets managed by Ecofin Advisors Limited,… more