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Stinson Merging with St. Louis IP Firm

Stinson Leonard Street is at it again: Just weeks after opening a second office in Denver and absorbing a small law firm to boost its presence in Dallas, Stinson announced this morning that it was merging with one of Missouri's… more

KHC Wealth Management Rebranding

Effective Tuesday morning, the Kansas City area will have a new name on its roster of wealth managers as KHC Wealth Management, with nearly $375 million in assets under management, rebrands itself as Aspyre Wealth Partners. The firm traces its history… more

Riverfront Developments Gathering Momentum

Bar K Dog Bar, a dog park, bar and coffeehouse hybrid, officially opened this week on the western edge of the Berkley Riverfront Park. It is among three new developments hitting the area within three years–Union Berkley Riverfront luxury apartments… more

USDA’s Milk Purchase Spotlights Food Insecurity Issues

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced this week that it would buy $50 million worth of milk to distribute to food-assistance programs, which will provide some relief for dairy farmers feeling the squeeze of lower prices. Dairy Farmers of America,… more

Kansas City Metro Area Rentals Trending Up

The good news, if you’re a renter in Kansas City (and perhaps, less-than-good news if you’re a landlord): This metro area ranks No. 6 nationwide in terms of rental ability, according to a Census data analysis by the online real-estate… more

Lawrence Memorial Hospital Purchases Land for Expansion

Lawrence Memorial Hospital has purchased a 20-acre plot of land to build a 200,000-square-foot medical center. The site is at the northeast corner of Sixth Street and South Lawrence Trafficway. The hospital announced a $100 million expansion plan late last… more

KU Hospital, Saint Luke’s, Children’s Mercy Recognized

Less than two miles separate the main campuses of the University of Kansas Hospital and Saint Luke’s flagship medical center near the Country Club Plaza. Which means, according to the editors of U.S. News and World Report, that residents of… more

Lenexa Lands eCommerce Distribution Site

Economic-development officials today announced that eCommerce retailer Turn5 would open a new distribution center in Lenexa in October, with the potential to add 100 jobs in the area over by mid-2021. Turn5 will expand its national fulfillment operations with the… more

Missouri U.S. Senate and House Races

Who will run against the incumbent Claire McCaskill, if she makes it past the primary? McCaskill assumed office in 2007 and serves alongside Republican Roy Blunt as the two United States senators from Missouri. Current Missouri Attorney General is the… more

Visit KC Names New President and CEO

Jason Fulvi is the new President and CEO of Visit KC, the board of directors announced today.  Fulvi previously worked at VisitPITTSBURGH for 16 years, most recently as the executive vice president.  He will start his role with Visit KC… more