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TranSystems Acquires Engineering Firm Whitney Bailey Cox & Magnani

Posted June 19, 2023. TranSystems Corp., the transportation consulting firm, announced its acquisition of Whitney Bailey Cox & Magnani, LLC (WBCM) on Monday. Headquartered in Baltimore, Md., WBCM has nine offices across the eastern United States. The acquisition will further… more

KS House Speaker Eyes KU’s China Student Program

Following the announcement of the University of Kansas’ new program offering four-year degrees to students attending partnering schools in mainland China, Kansas House Speaker Dan Hawkins claimed the program required a “closer look” from the legislature. Hawkins's comment on the… more

Region Shows Increase In Jobs, No Change In Unemployment Rates

Both Missouri and Kansas labor market reports indicate each is experiencing swells of jobs in varying sectors, however, the surge of jobs has not affected the state's stagnate unemployment rates.  Unemployment Missouri's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged in May… more

Bankers Claim High Fed Rates Biggest Fear In Next 12 Months

Creighton University released its Rural Mainstreet Index report for June showing above growth neutral for the month to its highest level since May 2022. The survey’s 10-state region overall reading for June climbed to 56.9 from May’s 55.8. The index… more

Study Shows Change In Real Estate Market, More Pay For Agents

A study shows 96 percent of total commission gross earned by agents working under United Real Estate goes straight into the agent's pocket, thats the most out of any other national brokerage. The analysis from real estate strategist Mike DelPrete… more

High Unemployment Insurance Claims Remain Unchanged

In the week ending June 10, the advanced figures for seasonally adjusted initial claims were 262,000, the previous week's level was up by 1,000 from 261,000 to 262,000. The 4 week moving average was 246,750, an increase of 9,250 from… more

New Center Aiding Marginalized Groups Launches From KUMC 

In an endeavor to further outreach among marginalized groups, the University of Kansas Medical Center established the Center for African American Health. “This group posed the question, ‘how can we leverage our resources, advocacy and relationships to improve the lives… more

Q&A with Peter Mallouk

Q: How long was Creative Planning looking to buy BerganKDV and what made them stand out? A: We have been talking for over a year. What we are looking for in this acquisition is to broaden our talent base and… more

Commercial Real Estate Recovery Expected to Take Years

A report from S&P Global shows sectors of the economy are in danger of refinancing risks, especially in office spaces. Foreclosure on a CRE property is not often “the best course of action” when loan lenders look at restructuring debt,… more

Last Year’s Higher Ed Funding Highest Year Since 2008

State funding for public higher education rose to nearly 5 percent in the fiscal year 2022, according to the State Higher Education Finance (SHEF). A report from the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) showed the most recent spike… more