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Missouri August jobs report

While Missouri’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate has remained either below or equal to the national rate, the Missouri jobs report for August 2020 shows that employment decreased, causing the unemployment rate to increase from July. Seasonally adjusted employment in Missouri… more

Construction of Raymore Commerce Center begins

Results for the Raymore Commerce Center could be seen as early as this time next year in Q3 of 2021, VanTrust Real Estate and Brinkmann Constructors recently breaking ground on the $105 million dollar project. Preparatory work has been in… more

Zona Rosa rolls dice on redevelopment project

This fall, the Northland area Zona Rosa outdoor shopping center will undergo several changes in a multi-million dollar redevelopment project set to begin over the next few months. Changes to be made include the demolishment of a building near Dillard’s,… more

Q&A with Mike Heitmann

Q: What was the strength of your pipeline before heading into February? A: Our backlog was very strong early in the year and remains strong today.   Q: What are you hearing from cities, counties and states about their water… more

Kansas historic properties awarded national grant

A portion of the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant totaling $500,000 has been given to the Kansas Historical Society, the grant provided through the National Park Service. The grant is intended to support historic property preservation and will be used… more

Coping with COVID: Kansas Gov. Kelly urges residents to get flu shot this season

With flu season approaching amidst ongoing COVID-19 cases, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has asked that Kansans get a flu shot this season. By receiving a shot, Kelly said it could help assist hospitals reportedly overburdened with treatment of COVID-19 patients… more

Kansas City tech company PayIt expands market

Locally founded tech startup PayIt is expanding, this time internationally with a new headquarters beyond the northern U.S. border, in Canada. The move is being made to expand the company’s market. This will be the first international market expansion for… more

K-State partners with medical facility to build new complex, simulation lab

The Manhattan, Kan. community and its students can expect expanded services when it comes to medical options due to a recently formed partnership between K-State and Stormont Vail Health. K-State in its partnership with medical facility Stormont Vail plans to… more

Seaboard Corp. names new CEO

This summer, a shift in power has occurred at Seaboard Corporation following the July death of Steven Bresky, former president and CEO and the third generation of his family to lead Seaboard. The company announced the promotion of Robert Steer… more

Kansas governor extends several executive orders

Following a Friday meeting of the State Finance Council which included a review of Executive Order #20-64, several previously existing executive orders have now been renewed. Created and signed by Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly as a push to extend the… more