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Posted August 21, 2024 Overland Park-based Black & Veatch has named Paul Westerberg global manager of construction and executive vice president for the company’s growing construction division. At Black & Veatch, Westerberg will oversee construction activities, employees, equipment, assets and…
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Posted August 21, 2024 Kansas City-based Lathrop GPM announced it will merge with California-based Hopkins Carley, a deal that will bring about a national law firm with 360 attorneys. Lathrop GPM and Hopkins Carley will officially combine, effective Oct. 1,…
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Posted August 21, 2024 Elanco Animal Health Inc. will invest $130 million in its manufacturing facility in Elwood for renovations and approximately 70 new jobs. Through the end of 2026, Elanco plans to expand and renovate its Elwood site, which…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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