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UM System President Mun Choi announced Friday that $260 million will be invested in students, faculty and staff over the next five years. This $260 million will come from reallocated funds, according to a release from the UM System. “Through administrative…
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The Small Business Optimism Index reached a historical high in August at 108.8. The score, which comes from a survey conducted by the National Federation of Independent Business, beat the previous record of 108 set in 1983 when Ronald Reagan…
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The Sunderland Foundation announced this afternoon that it was making one of the largest philanthropic donations in the region's history--and definitely the largest ever to the University of Kansas Health System. Officials at the hospital made the announcement at a…
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Another major retailer is set to open a distribution center in the Kansas City metro area, as Overstock.com announced it will put down roots in Kansas City, Kan. The online retailer, which sells everything from home goods to apparel and…
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Zane Burke, president of Cerner, will be stepping down Nov. 2. The company did not give a reason for his departure, nor did it designate a new president. Executive Vice President of Worldwide Client Relationships John Peterzalek will take over…
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OptumRx, a UnitedHealth Group pharmacy care services organization, is looking to hire a combined 135 pharmacy technicians and customer service representatives today and tomorrow at a job fair in Overland Park. All new positions will be based at Optum’s Overland…
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The Kansas City Zoo is planning to add a $75 million saltwater aquarium, according to a resolution sponsored by Kansas City Councilmember Alissia Canady and Councilmember Kevin McManus. To fund the project, the councilmembers have proposed the City of Kansas City…
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Seventy-nine percent of Kansas City-area residents say their quality of life is good or excellent, according to a survey commissioned by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation in partnership with the Mid-America Regional Council. This number is up from 74 percent…
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Bridge Space, Lee’s Summit first coworking space and entrepreneur incubator, officially opened Wednesday evening in the former Post Office in Downtown Lee’s Summit. The space, which provides open coworking and private offices, operates through monthly memberships – members will have…
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In a move that heralds the changing nature of Sprint's relationship with the region, the telecom giant has announced its plans to sell its Overland Park campus and lease only the space the company needs. Sprint's CEO, Michel Combes, announced…
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