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Independence City Council Approves Tax Breaks for $150 Data Center Campus

Posted March 3, 2026 The Independence City Council voted to approve a tax incentive plan for a proposed $150 billion data center. On Monday, the City Council voted 5-2 to approve two series of taxable industrial development revenue bonds for… more

Simmons Bank Hires Rebecca Larason as KC Private Banking Market President

Posted March 2, 2026 Updated at 3:42 p.m., March 2, 2026 Arkansas-based Simmons Bank has hired Rebecca Larason as private banking market president for the greater Kansas City area. Larason announced her new position on her LinkedIn profile earlier this… more

Women’s Employment Network Elects Erin Cole as CEO, Succeeds Sherry Turner

Posted March 2, 2026 The Women’s Employment Network announced the appointment of Erin Cole as the nonprofit’s new chief executive officer, who will be succeeding current president Sherry Turner. Cole will officially begin the role as CEO on April 1.… more

B&B Theatres Closes Mainstreet KC Location in Power & Light District

Posted March 2, 2026 B&B Theatres is permanently closing its location in the downtown Power & Light District. B&B Theatres made the announcement via social media on Sunday. An official closure date and further details were not disclosed. “B&B routinely… more

Aria Care Partners Acquires Sanford to Expand Southeast Footprint

Posted February 26, 2026 Overland Park-based Aria Care Partners has acquired Sanford and its divisions to expand its services in the Southeast region market. Aria acquired the Macon, Georgia-based Sanford Dental, Sanford Vision, and Dynamic Mobile Dentistry, which collectively provide… more

Black & Veatch Taps Gregory Lewis as New Chief Strategy Officer

Posted February 26, 2026 Black & Veatch announced Gregory Lewis is joining the company as the new chief strategy officer. Lewis will focus on the execution of long-term growth strategies across Black & Veatch’s portfolio of sectors. He brings more… more

Trozzolo Hires Chris Humphreys as Chief Strategy Officer

Posted February 26, 2026 Kansas City-based Trozzolo Communications Group has named Chris Humphreys as its new chief strategy officer. Humphreys brings with him over a decade of experience in strategic planning. Most recently, Humphreys founded the full-service agency, The Futures… more

Ponak’s Mexican Restaurant & Bar General Manager Buys Building

Posted February 25, 2026 Popular Kansas City restaurant, Ponak's Mexican Restaurant & Bar, has been sold to its general manager. Block & Company, Inc., announced that the 6,228 square-foot restaurant property on approximately 0.70 acres was sold to Ponak's general… more

Kansas City University Hires Dr. Kim Tran as College of Biosciences Dean

Posted February 25, 2026 Kansas City University has selected Dr. Kim Tran as the dean of the College of Biosciences and vice provost of research. Tran will begin his new dual roles effective immediately. As part of his move from… more

New Costco Will Anchor 90-Acre Mixed-Use Development in West Lawrence

Posted February 25, 2026 A new Costco Wholesale is coming to Lawrence later this year, as part of The Mercato development, near the northeast corner of 6th Street and Highway 10. The new location is expected to open in Fall… more