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Block Real Estate, L&B Realty Advisors Acquire Seven Industrial Properties

Posted September 23, 2025 Kansas City-based Block Real Estate has acquired nearly 625,000 square feet of industrial space across three business parks in Johnson County. Block Real Estate and L&B Realty Advisors acquired a collection of seven light industrial assets… more

National Bank Holdings Enters $369M Merger, Bank Midwest to Operate Under New Brand

Posted September 18, 2025 National Bank Holdings Corporation has signed a merger agreement to acquire Dallas-based Vista Bancshares, Inc.. It plans to incorporate its brand name across its enterprise, including Kansas City-based Band Midwest. In a deal valued at $369.1… more

Custom Truck One Source to Open New Orlando, Florida Location

Posted September 17, 2025 Kansas City-based Custom Truck One Source, Inc. announced that it will open a new location in Orlando, Florida, to better serve the Southeast region. The new Orlando location will add about 20,000 square feet of space… more

Creative Planning Acquires Grassi Investment Management, Adds $1.3B in Assets

Posted September 17, 2025 Overland Park-based Creative Planning has announced its next acquisition of Grassi Investment Management, located in Santa Clara, California. The Kansas wealth management firm officially closed the deal on August 28, according to a release. The acquisition… more

New York Developer SkyREM Acquires Building at Logistics Park Kansas City

Posted September 16, 2025 New York-based developer SkyREM announced it has made the purchase of nearly 550,000 square feet of industrial space at Logistics Park Kansas City. Built in 2016 and located at 19351 Montrose Street, Edgerton, the facility features… more

Indianapolis-based Developer Opens Office in Kansas City

Posted September 16, 2025 Indianapolis-based developer Flaherty & Collins Properties will open a new Kansas City office Stockyards District later in October. Flaherty & Collins announced its new office will be located at 1600 Genessee Street in the Livestock Exchange… more

Civic Council of Greater Kansas City Names Floyd May III as Next President

Posted September 15, 2025 The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City has announced the appointment of Floyd May III as president, with his new role set to begin in early October. In July 2024, the former president of the Civic… more

Hawthorn Bank Adds Industry Veteran Sandy Kessinger as SVP

Posted September 15, 2025 Hawthorn Bank has hired Sandy Kessinger as its new senior vice president and commercial banker. In her new role, Kessinger will work closely with business owners and financial decision-makers to deliver tailored commercial banking solutions that… more

OMB Bank Opens Second KC Metro Location in Prairie Village

Posted September 10, 2025 OMB Bank has opened a new full-service branch in Prairie Village, Kansas, marking the bank’s tenth branch location. The branch, located at 7500 State Line Rd., offers retail and commercial services to customers. The branch’s hours… more

Lead Bank Announces $1.47B Valuation Following Fundraising Round

Posted September 10, 2025 Kansas City-based Lead Bank has announced the closure of a $70 million Series B fundraising round. Lead announced its post-money valuation is now $1.47 billion, according to a release. The round included new investors, ICONIQ and… more