News

National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial Receives Designation from Congress

Following legislation passed in the United States House of Representatives in May, the United States Senate passed a bill as part of the National Defense Authorization Act today providing the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial with its… more

Car fire in Downtown near Blue Cross Blue Shield

A single car caught fire Friday afternoon on O.K. Street, located near the parking garage of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City. No injuries were reported. more

Working With Family

Success may be found in a company’s DNA, but some clear ground rules help. Did you check out the front cover of this month’s edition? Sixteen—count ’em, 16—members of the Cosentino family, including Jerry, the surviving co-founder of Cosentino’s  Anyone… more

In the News: Dec 2014

MISSOURI DeKalb County Wind Farm on MarketThe Lost Creek Wind Farm, a 100-turbine operation that spans 23,000 acres in northwest Missouri, is being listed for sale by its owner, St. Louis-based Wind Capital Group. The wind farm started generating electricity… more

Around the region

DECEMBER THROUGH DEC. 24“The Nutcracker”If you grew up mesmerized by the late Todd Bolender’s interpretation of “The Nutcracker,” this will be your last Christmas season to catch a Kansas City holiday tradition. The show’s 33-year run comes to a close… more

The Parent of All Other Virtues

When you send your eager little freshmen off to college next fall, there is a good chance the campus thought police will stop them before they even find their dorm rooms and demand of them, “Check your privilege!” “Check my… more

What Investment Are You Really Making in Your Business?

ROI is a powerful metric, but there’s another useful tool that can prove just as meaningful. “Return on Investment” in business is predicated on the ability of the company to deliver as promised in product, profit, and its accompanying service.… more

The Best Years of Our Lives?

It’s almost unfair, really: You spend decades working your way into a leadership position at a large corporation, or equal amounts of time building a business from start-up to a thriving, sustainable enterprise. Then, just as you near the border… more

Affluence is a Key Variable in Long-Term Care Considerations

Consider the following syllogism: 1.) Affluent people live longer than average. 2.) People who live longer are more likely to need long-term care (LTC). 3.) Therefore, affluent people are more likely to need LTC. Furthermore, LTC costs more for affluent… more

Local Heroes

What makes us give? In a world where Darwinian theory tells us that only the strong survive, what compels humans to be their brother’s keeper, even if the amounts they have to give may pale in comparison to large donations… more