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Oxford Promenade 294-Unit Project Gets Second 12-Month Extension

Posted April 21, 2025 The Leawood City Council has approved an extension request from Royal Investment Group, the developers of the Oxford Promenade project. Council members voted to approve the 12-month extension during the City Council meeting on Monday. The… more

Hoefer Welker Opens Orlando Office, Announces Two Leadership Positions

Posted April 21, 2025 Kansas City-based architecture firm Hoefer Welker has opened a new location in Orlando, Florida. The firm also announced two new leadership promotions in addition to the new office. Beth Hiltonen is now the managing principal for… more

Kustom Entertainment Revises Sale of its Video Solutions Business

Posted April 20, 2025 Overland Park-based Kustom Entertainment, Inc., announced it has revised its deal with Cycurion, Inc. for the sale of its video solutions business. The deal was first announced in January, when Kustom Entertainment said it would sell… more

Trozzolo Communications Group Announces New Leadership Structure

Posted April 17, 2025 Trozzolo Communications Group announced it has restructured its leadership as it plans to enter a new phase of national growth. As part of the restructure, Angelo Trozzolo, president and chief executive officer of Trozzolo Communications Group… more

Overland Park Planners Approve New Plans for Black & Veatch Mixed-Use District

Posted April 17, 2025 The Overland Park Planning Commission has approved the revised plans for Black & Veatch to build a new headquarters building and mixed-use district. During the Overland Park Planning Commission meeting on Monday, commissioners voted unanimously in… more

Kauffman Foundation Leader Gloria Jackson-Leathers to Retire This Summer

Posted April 17, 2025 Following over 28 years of service at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Gloria Jackson-Leathers announced she will retire this summer. Jackson-Leathers currently serves as the senior advisor to the president, Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace, having been in… more

Tria Health Gets Acquired by Texas-based Stellus Rx

Posted April 16, 2025 Kansas City-based medication management firm Tria Health has been sold to Stellus Rx, headquartered in Plano, Texas. Stellus Rx and Tria Health will create a single, pharmacist-led platform designed to support patients' pharmacy care management, according… more

Kansas City Council Approves $600M Funding Package for Royals Stadium

Posted April 16, 2025 The City of Kansas City has approved a $600 million funding package to aid the development of a new Kansas City Royals stadium around Washington Square Park and Crown Center. On Thursday, the City Council voted… more

NBKC Bank Buys New Overland Park Headquarters

Posted April 10, 2026 NBKC Bank announced it has purchased a new headquarters building in Overland Park. The new headquarters is located at 7400 W 110th Street, with NBKC predicting its employees will be fully relocated by 2027. The bank… more

Commerce Bank Appoints New Controller, Chief Accounting Officer

Posted April 9, 2026 Commerce Bank has appointed a new chief accounting officer following Paul Steiner’s decision to depart the company later this year. Steiner will be resigning from Commerce Bank and will “pursue other opportunities,” according to a filing… more