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Hill’s Pet Nutrition Names Wendy Boise EVP of People

Posted August 17, 2026 Hill’s Pet Nutrition announced that Wendy Boise has been appointed executive vice president of people. Boise will lead the Overland Park-based pet nutrition manufacturer's global people function, impact and culture while advancing the capabilities and leadership… more

Shawnee City Council OKs 277-unit Apartment Building

Posted August 14, 2026 The Shawnee City Council has approved Oddo Development’s plans to build a 277-apartment complex near Renner Road and I-435. City Council members voted unanimously, 8-0 in favor of the multi-family apartment building that would be four… more

Orange EV Lands $100M Credit Facility with Wells Fargo

Posted August 13, 2026 Kansas City, Kansas-based Orange EV announced it has secured a $100 million revolving credit facility led by Wells Fargo Bank. The round of funding will go toward increasing the company’s liquidity to meet capital needs, the… more

Hunt Midwest Sells KCI 29 Logistics Park Building for $158M

Posted August 12, 2026 A Hunt Midwest distribution facility, part of the KCI 29 Logistics Park, has been acquired by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing for $158.5 million. Morgan Stanley Investment Management, through investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Real… more

Newmark Zimmer Adds Ramie Mathis as VP of Operations

Posted August 12, 2026 Newmark Zimmer announced Ramie Mathis has joined the firm as vice president of operations. In her new role, Mathis will oversee business operations including human resources, information technology, and marketing, according to a release shared with… more

NKC Health Expands Interventional Radiology Capabilities

Posted August 12, 2026 NKC Health has opened a new interventional radiology suite to support urgent procedures and drive more collaboration within the hospital. The new expansion increases NKC Health’s interventional radiology (IR) capacity to two dedicated IR suites in… more

Purina Animal Nutrition Opens Distribution Center Platte International Commerce Center

Posted August 12, 2026 Van Trust Real Estate announced it has completed the Platte International Commerce Center and will be leasing its latest building to Purina Animal Nutrition. The Class A distribution center consists of 1.67 million square feet of… more

New York-based Firm Purchases 115,000SF Manufacturing Facility in KC

Posted August 11, 2026 New York-based Diamond Properties, a real estate investment firm, announced it has purchased a warehouse distribution facility near Kansas City. The firm acquired a 115,000-square-foot industrial manufacturing and distribution facility located at 4312 Clary Boulevard. The… more

Oak Park Mall Owners Submit Plans for New Arts Center, 260 Apartments

Posted August 11, 2026 Oak Park Mall owners, CBL Industries, have filed plans to rezone the property and build a new conference center, hotel and apartments. CBL Properties wants to rezone the Oak Park Mall, located at 11149 W. 95th… more

Husch Blackwell Promotes Ryan Mitchem to General Counsel, David Dyroff to Retire

Posted August 10, 2026 Husch Blackwell announced Ryan Mitchem, a nearly 25-year veteran at the law firm, was promoted to General Counsel. Mitchem was promoted from Deputy General Counsel to the new role he began on August 1, according to… more