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HCA Midwest Health Selects Janie Thompson as Menorah Medical Center COO

Posted August 20, 2024 Overland Park-based Menorah Medical Center announced Janie Thompson will be joining the hospital as chief operating officer. Thompson, a Leawood native, will be returning to Johnson County after most recently serving as COO for HCA Healthcare’s… more

Agribusiness The Andersons Inc. Names Bill Krueger as CEO

Posted August 20, 2024 Agriculture trader and manufacturer The Andersons Inc. announced it tapped Bill Krueger, who was tied to the company’s Overland Park trading office, as its new chief executive officer. Krueger is currently the company's chief operating officer.… more

Jackson County Legislature Eyes New Stadium Sales Tax for Chiefs Only

Posted August 20, 2024 Jackson County voters could see a new question regarding keeping the Chiefs in the county on the upcoming November ballot. The new proposal would ask for a 20-year extension with a ¼ cent sales tax. The… more

Carvana Selects Kansas City as Location for First Auction ‘Megasite’

Posted August 19, 2024 Carvana announced it would develop a new “megasite” in Kansas City and is expected to create around 200 jobs in the area. The “megasite” will become Carvana’s first auction and reconditioning facility, bringing the company’s inspection… more

KU Med, KU Health System Announce Four New Senior Leadership Roles

Posted August 15, 2024 The University of Kansas Medical Center announced it has selected a new executive vice chancellor in addition to the health system announcing three other senior leadership roles. Dr. Steve Stites will serve as executive vice chancellor… more

Hunt Midwest Sold 58 Acres of Business Center to Philadelphia-based Alterra IOS

Posted August 15, 2024 Kansas City-based Hunt Midwest has sold 58 acres of its Hunt Midwest Business Center to Philadelphia-based real estate firm Alterra IOS. Alterra IOS purchased 58 acres at three locations along Parvin Road and Arlington Avenue that… more

Kansas City Full Council Advances Behavioral Health Facility

Posted August 14, 2024 Updated 9:35 a.m., August 16, 2024 The Kansas City Finance, Governance, and Public Safety Committee today voted unanimously to advance a proposed ordinance that would bring a behavioral health hospital to Kansas City. The proposed ordinance… more

Companion Protect Closes $20.25M Extension Round to Fuel Growth

Posted August 14, 2024 Leawood-based Companion Protect announced it has closed a $20.25 million extension round from Series A investors. Last year, Companion Protect received a $27 million Series A financing round from Avanta Ventures, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Old Republic… more

Where Does MO, KS Rank in Adult Mental Illness Rates?

Posted August 14, 2024 An analysis from KFF found Missouri to be in the top ten states with the highest percentage of adults reporting mental illness. The analysis used data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)… more

Spencer Fane Acquires New Mexico-based Montgomery & Andrews

Posted August 12, 2024 Spencer Fane LLP announced it will combine with New Mexico firm, Montgomery & Andrews PA, adding 11 new attorneys to Spencer Fane. Following the combination, Spencer Fane will offer its services through a network of more… more