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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

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

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 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

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

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

VML promotes Eric Campbell to president

VML today, Dec. 11, announced the appointment of Eric Campbell as the agency’s new president. Jon Cook has served as the global CEO since 2011 and president since 2007. With the promotion of Campbell to president, Cook will continue as the… more

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. Announces Promotion

David Smith will be promoted January 4, 2015 to Executive Vice President of Division Operations, reporting to Jerry Garland, President and Chief Executive Officer for Associated Wholesale Grocers.  In his new role David will have responsibility for AWG Operations, Corporate… more

Bloch School Preparing for Debut of Entrepreneur Hall of Fame

UMKC's Bloch School of Management is preparing to roll out the first class of its Entrepreneur Hall of Fame with a private induction ceremony Friday at 4 p.m. The invitation-only ceremony will recognize 20 Kansas Citians for their entrepreneurial spirit and business success.… more

Chung headed to North Carolina

Christopher Chung, President of Missouri Partnership is moving to North Carolina to take over the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina. Chung was hired to spearhead Missouri Partnership seven years ago.  He will take over the position on January 12,… more