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Next-Level Logistics

PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 2023 The history of seismic shifts in Kansas City’s business infrastructure is dotted with one-offs that could have gone bust but developed global reach: Hallmark is one, dating to 1910. H&R Block is another, dating to 1955. Cerner… more

Industrial at Scale

PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 2023 Kansas City is home to some massive logistics facilities, highlighted by Logistics Park Kansas City, with more than 17 million square feet of warehouse and distribution space in the southwest quarter of Johnson County on the Kansas… more

WeKC 2023: On the Path to a New Normal

PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 2023 Here’s an exercise to test your KC Executive Class IQ: Close your eyes for a moment and take about 30 seconds to create a mental image of a senior business executive in any of these fields: construction,… more

New Century Commerce Center Adds Another 330K SF Building to Roster

November 27, 2023 VanTrust Real Estate, LLC announced it has broken ground on an additional 330,000 square feet of distribution center space at the New Century Commerce Center. VanTrust broke ground for Building B2, the third structure located in the… more

KC Biotech Likarda Enters Potential $3B Market Through Partnership

November 27, 2023 Kansas City, MO-based biotech company Likarda is partnering with Pennsylvania-based Oral Biolife to manufacture dental care for animal health. The partnership would see the two companies focus on developing a treatment for periodontitis—gum disease found in animals… more

Q&A With Adam Hill

November 27, 2023 Q: What do you consider your organization’s most significant achievement or highlight over the past year? A: Growing our business and employee headcount in the current market was significant. While many of our competitors locally, regionally, and… more

KC Manufacturer Orange EV Sells 1,000th Electric Yard Truck

November 27, 2023 Kansas City, Kansas-based Orange EV sold its 1,000th electric vehicle marking its position in the industry as a leading manufacturer with zero emissions. The 1,000th truck will join the fleet of other Orange EV electric trucks operated… more

COVID-19 Hot Spots Found in Kansas Counties, Missouri Remains Low

Posted November 22, 2023 COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S. have shown an upward trajectory in recent weeks after months of trending downward or flat rates, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There were 16,239 new admissions for… more

October Housing Starts Shows Signs of More Multi-Family Development

Posted November 21, 2023 Housing starts in the U.S. are increasing above pre-pandemic levels but high demand and mortgage rates are continuing to cause a slowdown in single-family development. The seasonally adjusted annual rate for housing starts reached 1.37 million… more

BNSF Railway Adds Certified Site to Astra Enterprise Park in De Soto

Posted November 21, 2023 BNSF Railway announced three new Certified Sites designation locations, one will enter into a logistics district in the Kansas City area. The three locations added to the Certified Sites, a program that addresses the increasing demand… more