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Dave Toland is the Kansas Secretary of Commerce. Q. We've heard about national, and international issues with the supply chain. How is KS specifically impacted and are there any differences? A. Factory production disruptions due to COVID-19 related shutdowns have…
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During the first quarter, investment activity in commercial real estate decreased by 2.6 percent, though that slide is expected to decrease. Capitalization rates have dropped 47 basis points year over year, and multifamily and office transactions accounted for more than…
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While most companies across the metro area are facing tough times, there is some bright news for railroad company Kansas City Southern. The firm apparently has a 13.1-percent upside in income, according to analyst ratings, with 18 analysts considering the…
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Preparing for the Major League Soccer season having a reboot, Sporting KC is starting to test players and staff for COVID-19. "All of our players and staff will be taking tests to see if they actually have the virus," said…
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COVID-19 testing is increasing in Missouri, according to Missouri Gov. Mike Parson. About 60,000 tests could be performed in Missouri each week if needed, now, he said in his daily news brief. “One of our primary focuses during this pandemic…
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The unemployment picture doesn't seem like it will change in a significant way any time soon. For the week ended May 9, just under three million filed for unemployment insurance, reported the U.S. Department of Labor, following the prior week's…
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Kansas City's budget situation is currently holding up despite challenges from COVID-19, but council members are preparing for a scenario that could get worse. So far, there have been no layoffs or furloughs of city employees and a $1.7-billion budget…
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Small college towns are apparently best-positioned to recover from COVID-19, according to Moody's Analytics. “The most dynamic recoveries may well bypass traditional powerhouses and take place instead in areas that either were or were poised to lead the way in…
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A virtual town hall hosted by Children's Mercy hospital provided parents with what they can expect from summer childcare. You can view the whole webcast on Microsoft Teams here. Doctors and medical researchers weighed in with their opinions.
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The COVID-19 pandemic metrics suggest that Missouri and Kansas are emerging from the worst of the crisis. Will those trend lines hold as economic restrictions are lifted. The good news, to people starving for some amid the carnage of the…
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