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Aria Care Partners Acquires Sanford to Expand Southeast Footprint

Posted February 26, 2026 Overland Park-based Aria Care Partners has acquired Sanford and its divisions to expand its services in the Southeast region market. Aria acquired the Macon, Georgia-based Sanford Dental, Sanford Vision, and Dynamic Mobile Dentistry, which collectively provide… more

Black & Veatch Taps Gregory Lewis as New Chief Strategy Officer

Posted February 26, 2026 Black & Veatch announced Gregory Lewis is joining the company as the new chief strategy officer. Lewis will focus on the execution of long-term growth strategies across Black & Veatch’s portfolio of sectors. He brings more… more

Trozzolo Hires Chris Humphreys as Chief Strategy Officer

Posted February 26, 2026 Kansas City-based Trozzolo Communications Group has named Chris Humphreys as its new chief strategy officer. Humphreys brings with him over a decade of experience in strategic planning. Most recently, Humphreys founded the full-service agency, The Futures… more

Ponak’s Mexican Restaurant & Bar General Manager Buys Building

Posted February 25, 2026 Popular Kansas City restaurant, Ponak's Mexican Restaurant & Bar, has been sold to its general manager. Block & Company, Inc., announced that the 6,228 square-foot restaurant property on approximately 0.70 acres was sold to Ponak's general… more

Kansas City University Hires Dr. Kim Tran as College of Biosciences Dean

Posted February 25, 2026 Kansas City University has selected Dr. Kim Tran as the dean of the College of Biosciences and vice provost of research. Tran will begin his new dual roles effective immediately. As part of his move from… more

New Costco Will Anchor 90-Acre Mixed-Use Development in West Lawrence

Posted February 25, 2026 A new Costco Wholesale is coming to Lawrence later this year, as part of The Mercato development, near the northeast corner of 6th Street and Highway 10. The new location is expected to open in Fall… more

Cingulate Inc. $12M Deal Adds Legacy Entrepreneur Back to its Board

Posted February 25, 2026 Pharmaceutical company Cingulate Inc. announced it has just closed a $12 million deal in private investment and has added a former Kansas City area entrepreneur to its board of directors. Cingulate successfully closed a $12 million… more

Kansas City Current Makes Multi-Year Deal with CVS Health

Posted February 24, 2026 The Kansas City Current announced another multi-year collaboration; this time with CVS Health as the official retail pharmacy of the team. As the “Official Retail Pharmacy of the Kansas City Current,” the CVS Health logo will… more

Lenexa Approves Habitat for Humanity $18M Project, 50 Affordable Homes

Posted February 24, 2026 The Lenexa City Council approved the rezoning and purchase of nearly 17 acres for Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City. The City Council voted 7-2 to approve the request to rezone 16.7 acres near the southeast… more

Black & Veatch Names Katie Werner President of Subsidiary, Bird Electric

Posted February 24, 2026 Black & Veatch announced that it has selected Katie Werner as president of its subsidiary, Bird Electric. Werner will serve in her new role effective immediately. In her new role, Werner will be responsible for advancing… more