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Colliers Hires Jeannette Vahle as Kansas City Managing Director

Posted May 28, 2026 Real estate management services company Colliers announced Jeannette Vahle will join as the new Kansas City market managing director. As managing director, Vahle will oversee the real estate management services (REMS) platform, including property operations, client… more

UMKC, Children’s Mercy Launch New Agreement Aimed at Increasing Research Collaboration

Posted May 28, 2026 The University of Missouri-Kansas City and Children’s Mercy announced they have entered into a new agreement to allow Ph.D. students to collaborate with hospital researchers. Under the new agreement, the need for individual, project-by-project administrative approvals… more

Price Chopper Anchors New Mixed-Use Development in Blue Springs

Posted May 26, 2026 Block & Company, Inc. announced a new mixed-use retail development coming to Blue Springs, which will be anchored by the Cosentino's Price Chopper grocery store. The new 11,732 square-foot mixed-use retail space is located at 1500… more

Lenexa City Council Approves Tax Incentives for 122-Unit Apartment Tower

Posted May 26, 2026 The Lenexa City Council approved new tax incentives for an 11-story mixed-use apartment complex coming to the Lenexa City Center. On Tuesday, the Lenexa City Council voted to approve a TIF plan for The Rise project,… more

Polsinelli Expands Private Equity M&A Practice, Adds Jon Beeman as KC Shareholder

Posted May 21, 2026 Polsinelli has expanded its Private Equity Mergers & Acquisitions Practice by adding Jon Beeman as a shareholder in Kansas City. Beeman advises on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and general corporate matters, according to a release.… more

Husch Blackwell Appoints Three Leadership Roles to Transformation Office

Posted May 21, 2026 Husch Blackwell announced three leadership appointments within its Transformation Office, a division of the firm that was established earlier this year. The new appointments include Sverre Roang, head of practice innovation; Thom Hutchison, director of data… more

Children’s Mercy Expands Cell, Gene Therapy Program with AI Collaboration

Posted May 20, 2026 Children’s Mercy announced its collaboration with an artificial intelligence platform to expand its cell and gene therapy program. Children’s Mercy will work with Basepath Health, an AI-native operating platform for advanced therapies, to increase its capacity… more

National Insurance Producer Registry CEO Karen Hornig to Retire

Posted May 20, 2026 The National Insurance Producer Registry chief executive officer, Karen Stakem Hornig, will retire in June 2027. Hornig will have served over 12 years in her position as CEO of the Kansas City-based National Insurance Producer Registry… more

KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension is Now Open for Public Transit

Posted May 19, 2026 The KC Streetcar officially opened its $62 million Riverfront extension, adding 0.7 miles to its route. The KC Streetcar held a press conference on Monday to debut the project. With the extension open, the public can… more

Sallee Development Promotes Spencer Yohn to COO

Posted May 19, 2026 Kansas City-based real estate development company, Sallee Development, announced that Spencer Yohn has been promoted to chief operating officer. In his new role as COO, Yohn—an Overland Park native—will oversee development, construction, and property management operations… more