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Merriam Planning Commission Approves Next Step for Cinemark Renovation

Posted January 4, 2024 The Merriam Planning Commission voted to approve the remodel design proposed by Cinemark Theaters, which will see the addition of new entertainment venues to the Kansas City, Kansas theater. The planning commission meeting took place Wednesday… more

Saint Luke’s, BJC Health System Merger Closes and Adjusts Leadership

Posted January 4, 2024 Saint Luke's Health System and BJC Health System of St. Louis officially intergraded on Jan. 1, 2024, closing the deal that was announced in May, combining the companies' revenue to nearly $15 billion. Under the agreement,… more

Wagner Logistics Expands its Portland Market with Food and Beverage Acquisition.

Posted January 4, 2024 North Kansas City-based Wagner Logistics announced its latest acquisition of Fulcrum Logistics, Inc., a warehousing services firm that specializes in food and beverage storage. The deal with Fulcrum will allow Wagner to expand its services in… more

Mariner Wealth Advisors Closed Year With a $360M AUM Acquisition

Posted January 4, 2024 Overland Park-based Mariner Wealth Advisors announced it has acquired Calif.-based Confluence Financial Planning, adding $360 Million in assets under management, and will be Mariner’s 99th location in the United States. The agreement, which began in October,… more

The Builders, Burns & McDonnell Partnership Addresses Construction Labor Shortage

Posted January 4, 2024 The Kansas City metro is gaining development traction with more construction projects entering the pipeline and a new partnership is hoping to answer a concern in the industry, the labor shortage. On Wednesday, Tim Cowden, CEO… more

Regions Manufacturing Index Shows Rise in Conditions, Supply Managers Expect Recession

Posted on January 2, 2024 Updated 2:00 p.m., March 1, 2024 Creighton University released its Mid-America Business Conditions Index which shows a positive rise in the region's business conditions but many supply managers still see a recession looming in 2024.… more

Liberty Hospital Confirms Cyberattack, Full Recovery Timeline Unknown

Posted on January 2, 2024 Liberty Hospital has revealed the incident that ignited the communications systems outage for the healthcare provider, causing the transport and relocation of patients to other healthcare facilities was caused by a cyber attack. On Dec.… more

Kansas Enters New Year With No Minimum Wage Increases

Posted on January 2, 2024 The state of Missouri announced it will be raising its minimum wage for workers in November, a boost for Missourians who are heading back to work for the new year, however, Kansans have yet to… more

Cinemark Theatres Request Renovations to Remaining Merriam Location

Posted on January 2, 2024 As movie theaters act to regain larger audiences, Cinemark Theatres is requesting approval from the City of Merriam to renovate the nearly 26-year-old theater complex at Merriam Town Center. Cinemark is requesting Merriam’s approval for… more

Kansas City is Looking to Preserve Steel from $257M Buck O’Neil Bridge Project for Future Use

Posted on January 2, 2024 Kansas City is looking for a firm to lead the management, logistics and distribution of materials for the Buck O'Neil Bridge, using its steel for future development projects throughout the city. The Buck O'Neil Bridge,… more