Fast Growth
Wichita-based Vantage Point Properties has officially made its move into the Kansas City market. This week the real estate company closed on a plot of land around I-435 and Renner Blvd in Lenexa. Dubbed Reflections at City Center, this site…
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When Ingram’s hosted its 2018 Commercial Real Estate Industry Outlook assembly in November, major players in the field likened growth in the Kansas City market to a baseball game, one that was probably in its latter innings. A slowdown could…
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Dentsu Aegis Network of the UK announced today that it had acquired Overland Park-based DEG, one of the region's most consistent fast-growth companies over the past 15 years. Terms of the deal were not announced, but The Wall Street Journal…
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With a mission of revitalizing infrastructure nationwide, Elaine Chao, the U.S. Transportation Secretary, has announced $1.5 billion in discretionary grant funding to 91 projects in 49 states and Washington D.C. Five of these projects are in Missouri, and two of…
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Burns & McDonnell officially unveiled a new position, just today. As the second-highest ranking officer, John Olander will now serve as the first chief operating officer in the firm’s history. Olander, who first came to Burns & McDonnell in 1991,…
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Although some fear an economic slowdown might be just around the corner, for the 27th consecutive month, the US manufacturing sector grew during November, according to a new report. The Institute for Supply Management’s Report on Business revealed that both…
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Sandwiched between Anthony Scaramucci and Mark Zuckerberg, Creative Planning President Peter Mallouk has been named to the Worth 100 Most Powerful Men and Women in Global Finance. With Scaramucci at 100 and Zuckerberg at 98, Mallouk took 99. This is…
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In a move that is on track with the company’s desire to grow, Acendas Travel of Kansas City has expanded its operations across the Show-Me-State. Acendas announced this week it has acquired St.Louis-based Gwin’s Travel, which has offices in Kirkwood,…
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Ferrellgas, the propane company that has consistently made it on Ingram’s Top 25 Public Companies list, has been experiencing a few bumps in the road. Recently, shares sank 22 percent, and the company revealed an indefinite suspension of shareholder distributions. Additionally,…
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As the dust continues to settle from the Starwood guest reservation database security breach--which affects millions of business and convention travelers, as well as vacationers and tourists--potential victims are still waiting to hear the fate of their personal data. An…
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