Clay County

Ace Hardware Opens Retail Support Center in KC, Creates 350 Jobs

Posted July 28, 2025 Ace Hardware has officially opened the company’s retail support center in Hunt Midwest's KCI 29 Logistics Park, the first facility to open in the park. The company held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday. The facility… more

KC Streetcar Announces Grand Opening for UMKC Extension

Posted July 24, 2025 The KC Streetcar unveiled plans for the grand opening of the $352 million streetcar extension to UMKC. The City of Kansas City, as well as the Kansas City Streetcar Authority and the Kansas City Area Transportation… more

PayIt Hires Steve Kovzan, 30-Year Finance Veteran, as CFO

Posted July 24, 2025 Kansas City-based PayIt, a government technology solutions firm, has added Steve Kovzan as chief financial officer. In his new role, Kovzan will help guide PayIt's financial strategy. He brings nearly 30 years of experience in government… more

BJC Health System Announces Scott Hawig as Next EVP, CFO

Posted July 23, 2025 BJC Health System has named its new executive vice president and chief financial officer, Scott Hawig. Hawig will be appointed to the role of executive vice president and CFO, effective September 15, according to a Wednesday… more

Beacon Mental Health Names Incoming CEO

Posted July 23, 2025 Kansas City-based Beacon Mental Health will be gaining a new chief executive as the company’s current CEO, Tom Petrizzo, plans to retire in late August. Petrizzo will retire, effective August 22, and Dr. Kristin Feeback will… more

KC Bier Co.’s Lenexa Location Begins Construction

Posted July 23, 2025 The Kansas City Bier Company announced it has found its next location in Lenexa, KS, near the West Star Development. The 2-acre site of the new location will feature a large Bierhalle — including an amphitheater… more

Kansas City Current Breaks Ground On New Riverside Stadium

Posted July 22, 2025 The Kansas City Current announced it has broken ground on its Riverside stadium expansion project, entering the next stage of its development. As part of the development’s next phase, the Riverside stadium will see the addition… more

Stowers Institute for Medical Research Name Kristin Bechard as CFO, Treasurer

Posted July 16, 2025 The Stowers Institute for Medical Research appointed Kristin Bechard as its new chief financial officer and treasurer. Bechard will begin in her new role effective July 28th, according to a Wednesday release. She brings with her… more

Cingulate Names Nilay Patel Chief Legal Officer, Prepares ADHD Drug Filing

Posted July 16, 2025 Cingulate has named Nilay Patel as its chief legal officer weeks ahead of when the company plans to submit its new drug application to the FDA. Patel brings over two decades of experience in legal and… more

Frank White Proposes New Plan to Keep Chiefs in Arrowhead

Posted July 15, 2025 Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. has proposed a new way to retain the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium by modifying the three-eighths-cent sales tax that failed to pass in 2024. In a written letter from White… more