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A Buc-ee’s Travel Center Coming to KCK

Posted November 12, 2024 The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas has approved a development agreement for a Buc-ee’s Travel Center near the Kansas Speedway. The UG approved a zoning request and development agreement for the gas… more

General Motors to End Production of Cadillac XT4 at Fairfax

Posted November 8, 2024 General Motors Co. will no longer produce the Cadillac XT4 at its Fairfax plant come January. The Cadillac XT4, a gas-powered SUV, is the latest vehicle model to cease production at the Kansas City, Kansas plant.… more

Survey: Newsweek Ranks KC Metro Hospitals ‘Best-In-State’

Posted November 7, 2024 Newsweek’s America’s Best-In-State Hospitals for 2025 has recognized several Kansas City metro area hospitals. The survey ranks hospitals nationwide to identify the 700 best hospitals that excel in patient care quality. The survey’s methodology compiles data… more

Prime Capital Financial Names Julia Stout President of Two Divisions

Posted November 7, 2024 Overland Park-based Prime Capital Financial has named Julia Stout president of its retirement plan consulting business, Prime Capital Retirement, as well as its financial wellness company, Prime Capital Wellness. Stout joins Prime Capital with more than… more

Conexon Hires Industry Veteran John Walburn as COO

Posted November 6, 2024 Conexon hired industry veteran John Walburn as its new chief operating officer, who previously held telecommunication leadership roles in Arizona. Walburn joins Conexon from Arizona where he served as vice president of operations at broadband communications… more

Buc-ee’s 74,000 SF KCK Travel Center Awaits Approval from UG

Posted November 5, 2024 Buc-ee’s could soon see a future 74,000-square-foot travel center near the Kansas Speedway if approved by the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas this week. The request would change a 25.80-acre site, located at 601… more

280,000 SF Retail Center in Blue Springs Sells to Chicago-based JLL Capital Markets

Posted November 5, 2024 Adam's Dairy Landing, a nearly 280,000-square-foot retail center in Blue Springs has been sold to Chicago-based JLL Capital Markets. The building is located at the southeast corner of I-70 and Adam's Dairy Pkwy, approximately 20 miles east… more

Lenexa Call Center Centrinex Sells to Covisian Group

Posted November 4, 2024 Lenexa-based Centrinex, a contact center management company with a head count of 600 employees, has sold to New York-based Covisian Group. Covisian Group operates 46 contact control centers throughout Europe and South America. While the company… more

Mariner Wealth Advisors Latest Partnership Opens Door to More Acquisitions

Posted October 31, 2024 Mariner Wealth Advisors has entered into a partnership with Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions, which sees the ladder invest a significant minority in the Overland Park firm. Mariner now has more than $245 billion in combined assets… more

WellSky Acquires California-based Bonafide to Meet Rising Demand

Posted October 30, 2024 WellSky has acquired California-based Bonafide, a company that specializes in software solutions for durable and home medical equipment. The acquisition will see Overland Park-based WellSky gain over 200 new clients in the durable medical equipment (DME)… more