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TranSystems Acquires Engineering Firm Whitney Bailey Cox & Magnani

Posted June 19, 2023. TranSystems Corp., the transportation consulting firm, announced its acquisition of Whitney Bailey Cox & Magnani, LLC (WBCM) on Monday. Headquartered in Baltimore, Md., WBCM has nine offices across the eastern United States. The acquisition will further… more

KS House Speaker Eyes KU’s China Student Program

Following the announcement of the University of Kansas’ new program offering four-year degrees to students attending partnering schools in mainland China, Kansas House Speaker Dan Hawkins claimed the program required a “closer look” from the legislature. Hawkins's comment on the… more

KS Aviation Manufactures Awarded $19 Million For Workforce Dev.

Funding from the Aviation Learning Opportunities and Funded Training (ALOFT) grant program will go toward Kansas aviation and aerospace manufacturers in an effort to ease the pressure of low workforce numbers. The Kansas Department of Commerce announced Friday that seven… more

Bankers Claim High Fed Rates Biggest Fear In Next 12 Months

Creighton University released its Rural Mainstreet Index report for June showing above growth neutral for the month to its highest level since May 2022. The survey’s 10-state region overall reading for June climbed to 56.9 from May’s 55.8. The index… more

Increased Fall Tuition For KS Universities Approved

After last year’s flat rate for tuition, the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) decided to increase tuition rates for Kansas collegiate schools. The decision was made Wednesday during a KBOR meeting. The University of Kansas, Kansas State University, Pittsburg State… more

Q&A with Peter Mallouk

Q: How long was Creative Planning looking to buy BerganKDV and what made them stand out? A: We have been talking for over a year. What we are looking for in this acquisition is to broaden our talent base and… more

New Center Aiding Marginalized Groups Launches From KUMC 

In an endeavor to further outreach among marginalized groups, the University of Kansas Medical Center established the Center for African American Health. “This group posed the question, ‘how can we leverage our resources, advocacy and relationships to improve the lives… more

New Clinic Opens In Rosedale

The newest Vibrant Health clinic launched Monday and will provide medical, dental and women’s health services to all age patients. Located at 340 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66103 on the eastern side of Wyandotte County, Vibrant Health choose this… more

Jackson Country Invests $5 Million in Rebranded “Our Healthy Jackson County”

Jackson County plans to further fund its community-based program which aims to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in socially vulnerable neighborhoods with an investment of $5 million. Our Healthy Jackson County (OHJC), formally Our Healthy KC Eastside, will extend its… more

Commercial Real Estate Recovery Expected to Take Years

A report from S&P Global shows sectors of the economy are in danger of refinancing risks, especially in office spaces. Foreclosure on a CRE property is not often “the best course of action” when loan lenders look at restructuring debt,… more