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International commercial real estate developer Scannell Properties has launched the first phase of the Compass 70 Logistics development on 157 acres in Bonner Springs, Kan. The multi-phase, $100 million industrial development could include three buildings totaling 2 million square feet…
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is pausing deployment activities for its new $16 billion Cerner EHR system at a second site until it has completed a strategic review of the project and shared the results with Congress. The VA first…
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Over the next several weeks, redevelopment will gain momentum of a Country Club Plaza building as it prepares to welcome its tenant, Chiefs Fit, into the space. The expanding fitness center is a partnership between the Kansas City Chiefs and…
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Submission deadlines are fast approaching for a number of Ingram's competition and recognition programs, and we need your help. Spread the word! Below are upcoming recognition programs and their submission deadlines. Nominate a company or individual today! **(to go to…
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Data from the Kansas City Financial Stress Index (KCFSI) shows the index edged up from -0.46 in February to -0.33 in March but remained below its historical average. The index is a monthly composite index of 11 variables reflecting stress…
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The second quarter of 2021 is off to a blazing start, with the S&P 500 Index pushing above 4,000 on the heels of President Biden's so-called infrastructure plan update. In the weeks or months ahead, the market focus may turn…
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Growth in the Tenth District economy accelerated in March, with most sectors expanding at a moderate pace. Consumer spending increased moderately as retail, restaurant, auto, and tourism sales rose. A quarter of consumer spending contacts reported that the pace of…
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Kansas has crossed the threshold of vaccinating more than 1 million people as a third highly contagious variant is detected in the state. That means 35% of the state’s 2.9 million residents have received at least one shot, according to…
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In the week ending April 10, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 576,000, a decrease of 193,000 from the previous week's revised level. This is the lowest level for initial claims since March 14, 2020 when it…
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A new report from the White House shows that Missouri received a grade of C- when it came to infrastructure. The report found Missouri has 2,190 bridges and more than 7,500 miles of highway in poor condition. By releasing state-by-state data, Biden’s…
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