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Two KC Software Developers Announce Merger

Posted May 16, 2024 Two Kansas City-based software developers, Viagio Technologies and Code Koalas, have announced a merger between the two companies. Viagio is now the primary brand for the two companies, while Code Koalas will continue as a sub-brand… more

Arvest Bank Promotes Rodney Shepard to KS, MO, OK Regional Executive

Posted May 16, 2024 Arvest Bank has promoted Rodney Shepard to regional executive, overseeing Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Shepard has been with Arvest for 30 years and previously served as chief customer experience officer, according to a release. Before that,… more

Ascension Confirms Ransomware Attack, Affecting Facilities Across U.S.

Posted May 14, 2024 St. Louis-based Ascension announced it experienced a ransomware attack, causing hospitals across its system to experience disruptions to patient care. On May 8, Ascension detected unusual activity on its network due to a cybersecurity event. The… more

Netrality Data Centers to Open New 175,000SF Facility in Shawnee

Posted May 14, 2024 Updated at 1:07 p.m., May 15, 2024 Miami, Florida-based Netrality Data Centers will soon open its more than 175,000-square-foot data center in Shawnee, Kansas, further growing the KC metro region as an emerging tech hub. On… more

Olathe City Council Approves Oddo Development’s 300-Unit Cedar Ridge Project

Posted May 14, 2024 Updated at 2:14 p.m., May 14, 2024 The Olathe City Council has approved a rezoning request from Lenexa-based Oddo Development, which seeks to construct a 300-unit apartment complex near Cedar Creek Parkway. The Olathe City Council… more

VanTrust Real Estate Buys Historic Utah Building for New Regional HQ

Posted May 14, 2024 Updated at 12:30 p.m., May 14, 2024 Kansas City-based VanTrust Real Estate announced it has purchased a historic Salt Lake City building, with plans to convert it into a new regional headquarters. VanTrust Real Estate completed… more

Region Manufacturing Index Shows Job Losses Continue Amidst Inflation

Posted May 13, 2024 Creighton University released its Mid-America Business Conditions Index for April showing the highest recorded level since September 2023, however, the manufacturing sector continues to lose jobs month over month. The Business Conditions Index, which uses the… more

Labconco Corp. Promotes Ryan Gound to President

Posted May 13, 2024 Kansas City, Mo.-based Labconco Corp. has appointed Ryan Gound as its new president following Jeff Stanton's announcement to retire after nearly 32 years with the company. Before taking on the role of president, Gound served Labconco… more

Westlake Ace Hardware Parent Expands Illinois Footprint, Acquires 13-Store Chain

Posted May 13, 2024 Westlake Ace Hardware's parent company announced it has agreed to acquire Bishop Ace Hardware, a 13-store chain in central Illinois. The acquisition is expected to be completed on July 28, 2024, according to the company. Ace… more

Children’s Mercy President & CEO Paul Kempinski Announces Retirement After Five Years

Posted May 9, 2024 President & CEO of Children’s Mercy Kansas City, Paul Kempinski has announced his retirement following over five years of leadership at the hospital. Kempinski joined Children’s Mercy in 2018. During his time at the hospital, he… more