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EyeVerify Confirms Sale to Alibaba Subsidiary

Ingram's has confirmed reports that Kansas City-based EyeVerify, the biometrics startup founded by entrepreneur Toby Rush, is being purchased by Ant Financial, a subsidiary of Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd. In confirming the sale, Tinna Hung, Director of Marketing for EyeVerify,… more

Judge to Hear Public Testimony on Streetcar Expansion

This Thursday, September 15th, the Circuit Court of Jackson County will hear public testimony on whether or not to allow a new Transportation Development District for expansion of the streetcar line. Testimony will be heard in the courtroom of Judge… more

Census Bureau Says Incomes Up, Poverty Down

According to the US Census Bureau, the median household income for the nation rose 5.2 percent in 2015, the first time Americans have seen an increase since 2007. The Census Bureau also reported that 3.5 million less people were below… more

Historic Building Renaissance in the Garment District

The adjoining McCarren Millinery and Hershberger & Rosenthal buildings at 915 Broadway—once important locations in Kansas City’s Garment District—are slated for new life as a residential apartment property. Yarco Development has announced that they have secured financing and begun construction… more

Survey Cites the Effect of Cash Flow on Business Growth

It may sound obvious but apparently, businesses around the world would be in better shape if everybody paid their bills on time. According to Colin Sharp, senior vice president at a company called C2FO, “There is a significant opportunity for… more

Company’s Health Is Good for All, Says Missouri Chamber

Reacting to a new study on the statewide economic effect of Republic Services (NYSE: RSG), a Phoenix-based recycling and waste disposal company, the CEO of Missouri Chamber of Commerce, Daniel P. Mehan said, "Republic Services is an industry leader, and… more

Kansas Law Firm Expands in the Metro

Joseph, Hollander & Craft LLC is merging with an Overland Park criminal defense firm, adding local lawyers Lindsey P. Erickson and Dionne M. Scherff to its roster of attorneys and extending its reach in the Kansas city metro. Christopher M.… more

Mayor Sly James Announces Appointments

Kansas City mayor, Sly James, made two appointments today. Jason Parson, President of Parson & Associates, a public relations firm, has been appointed to the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Commission, which enables future real property taxes and other taxes generated… more

Kansas City Charities Are Tops in Transparency

Kansas City charities are part of a six-way tie for first place in the category of Accountability and Transparency: this according to a Charity Navigator assessment of nearly 5,000 charitable organizations in 30 major metropolitan markets. The KC metro joined… more

Nearly $9 Million in Federal Grant Money for KC Buses

The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) $8,986,350 in grant money for the purchase of new buses. President & CEO of KCATA, Robbie Makinen said, "This is a very… more