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Editor’s Note by Joe Sweeney, July 2020

Thirty-five years is a long time to administer the Corporate Report 100 ranking, and it’s hard to believe that our ownership team just concluded its 24th consecutive ranking. We’ve seen it all over the years and I can’t begin to… more

Small businesses in Missouri to receive millions in grant funds through new program

The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) announced a new Small Business Grant Program that could provide up to $30 million for Missouri small businesses, according to a Tuesday news release from the Missouri Department of Economic Development. Designed to… more

Design changes possible for large event venues due to COVID-19

In an era of social distancing and increasing contactless options, architects in Kansas City are seeing more clients with questions about implementing social distancing guidelines, moving to touchless systems and more. Architect Nate Appleman with HOK, a design, architecture, engineering… more

Consumers in June show mixed feelings about the labor market, positive numbers in new home sales

Consumer confidence reports from last month in June were a mixed bag, a June survey showing consumers gave themselves a 47.6% chance of finding a job in the next three months, on average, down from May. Respondents said they believe… more

Coping with COVID: Missouri and Kansas regional statistics

Missouri and Kansas continue to see record numbers of new COVID-19 diagnoses this week, but more than three weeks after that larger wave emerged in the region, the mortality rates remain significantly below their mid-May peaks. Twice in the past… more

Kansas education officials release guidance for school reopening

State education officials released guidance Tuesday that lays out a plan to help with the start of the upcoming new school year. Leaders emphasized that local districts with local input will decide how their schools will reopen. The board is… more

New law for free COVID-19 testing in Missouri among other legislation signed

On Monday, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed several pieces of legislation that will affect individuals and businesses in the state. Among the list is a law that now ensures free COVID-19 testing and another that requires hospitals to perform rape… more

Steven Bresky of Seaboard Corp. dies

Before his passing, Steven Bresky was the third generation of the Bresky family to lead Seaboard Corp. after being appointed President, CEO and Chairman in 2006. Bresky helped build up the Merriam-based company into a giant with extensive pork operations… more

University of Kansas announces $29.9 million contract for statewide assessments

The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) and Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) at the University of Kansas have announced a five-year, $29.9 million contract to develop, deliver and support the statewide assessment program for Kansas, reports a news release… more

First day back for some students in two Kansas City schools

On Monday, teachers and students returned to the classroom for the first time since the coronavirus outbreak in March. Two Kansas City metro schools, Crestview and Winnwood elementary, normally open year-round, opened their doors once again to students. With coronavirus… more