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JE Dunn to Acquire South Dakota-based Henry Carlson Construction

Posted June 22, 2026 J.E. Dunn Construction announced it plans to acquire Henry Carlson Construction, a commercial construction firm headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The parties are working closely to complete the final acquisition agreements, according to a release.… more

Vertical Cold Storage Acquires Second Cold Storage Facility in Alabama

Posted June 22, 2026 Vertical Cold Storage announced it has acquired a new refrigerated warehouse, expanding its footprint in Alabama. Vertical Cold Storage acquired the refrigerated warehouse located in Dothan, AL, from Dothan Warehouse. The acquisition represents Vertical Cold Storage’s… more

Creative Planning Expands Presence in Southwest Florida With Acquisition

Posted June 18, 2026 Creative Planning announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire MarkhamNorton Accountants+Advisors, expanding the company’s presence in southwest Florida. The transaction is expected to close on July 1, according to a release. MarkhamNorton team will… more

Children’s Mercy Names Dr. Yong Li To Lead Molecular Oncology, Cell Therapy Program

Posted June 17, 2026 Children’s Mercy has announced it has appointed its inaugural division director of Molecular Oncology & Cellular Therapeutics. Dr. Yong Li will now lead the new program dedicated to turning scientific discoveries into real‑world care for kids.… more

Menorah Medical Center Names Valerie Newman New COO

Posted June 17, 2026 Overland Park-based Menorah Medical Center has named Valerie Newman chief operating officer. Before joining Menorah Medical Center, Newman served as the COO of St. David’s Georgetown Hospital in Georgetown, Texas, for more than 1.5 years. During… more

UG Planning Commission OKs Final Plans for 149-Unit Apartment Building

Posted June 16, 2026 The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, planning commission has approved the final plans for a new 149-unit apartment complex near the University of Kansas Medical Center. The rezoning request was for the Woodside Village… more

Sealy & Company Buys Raymore Building, Expands KC Market Presence

Posted June 16, 2026 Sealy & Company, a commercial real estate investment firm with an established presence in the Kansas City market, has purchased an industrial distribution facility in Raymore. Sealy & Company announced it had acquired Raymore Commerce Center… more

QII Hires Mark Rainey as EVP of Development Services

Posted June 15, 2026 Overland Park-based Quality Infratech Intelligence announced it has hired Mark Rainey as executive vice president of development services. In his new role, Rainey will help guide the company’s development activities, working closely with Eric Hanson, vice… more

EducationDynamics Boosts Marketing and Enrollment Offerings with UK Acquisition

Posted June 15, 2026 Lenexa-based EducationDynamics has acquired Net Natives, a marketing agency that is headquartered in the UK. The combined organizations serve more than 400 institutional clients across more than 50 countries, backed by almost six decades of collective… more

Lockton Reports $4.5 Billion In Revenue, Six Years of Double-Digit Growth

Posted June 15, 2026 Kansas City-based independent insurance brokerage Lockton reported its sixth consecutive year of double-digit growth for fiscal year 2026. The company reported a 12% year-over-year increase in global revenue to approximately $4.5 billion, including 11% organic growth,… more