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Vertical Cold Storage Acquires Second Cold Storage Facility in Alabama

Posted June 22, 2026 Vertical Cold Storage announced it has acquired a new refrigerated warehouse, expanding its footprint in Alabama. Vertical Cold Storage acquired the refrigerated warehouse located in Dothan, AL, from Dothan Warehouse. The acquisition represents Vertical Cold Storage’s… more

Children’s Mercy Names Dr. Yong Li To Lead Molecular Oncology, Cell Therapy Program

Posted June 17, 2026 Children’s Mercy has announced it has appointed its inaugural division director of Molecular Oncology & Cellular Therapeutics. Dr. Yong Li will now lead the new program dedicated to turning scientific discoveries into real‑world care for kids.… more

UG Planning Commission OKs Final Plans for 149-Unit Apartment Building

Posted June 16, 2026 The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, planning commission has approved the final plans for a new 149-unit apartment complex near the University of Kansas Medical Center. The rezoning request was for the Woodside Village… more

Sealy & Company Buys Raymore Building, Expands KC Market Presence

Posted June 16, 2026 Sealy & Company, a commercial real estate investment firm with an established presence in the Kansas City market, has purchased an industrial distribution facility in Raymore. Sealy & Company announced it had acquired Raymore Commerce Center… more

Lockton Reports $4.5 Billion In Revenue, Six Years of Double-Digit Growth

Posted June 15, 2026 Kansas City-based independent insurance brokerage Lockton reported its sixth consecutive year of double-digit growth for fiscal year 2026. The company reported a 12% year-over-year increase in global revenue to approximately $4.5 billion, including 11% organic growth,… more

Ace Retail Group Makes Company Veteran Robert Massengill New President

Posted June 12, 2026 Ace Retail Group has named longtime veteran of the company, Robert Massengill, as its new president. Massengill has been with Ace for over 20 years. As president, Massengill will lead enterprise-wide strategy, operations, and growth across… more

McCownGordon Promotes Justin Hamilton to SVP

Posted June 9, 2026 McCownGordon announced the promotion of Justin Hamilton to senior vice president as the company plans to expand its national industrial and manufacturing business. Now, as senior vice president, Hamilton will continue to lead all industrial and… more

William Dunn Sr., JE Dunn Construction Leader and Kansas City Philanthropist, Dies at 102

Posted June 1, 2026 William H. Dunn Sr., who helped lead JE Dunn Construction for 73 years, has passed away at the age of 102. William Dunn, also known to many as Bill, passed away on Sunday, May 31. He… more

NKC Health, Blue KC New Agreement Ensures Member Access to Facilities

Posted June 1, 2026 NKC Health and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City have entered into a new agreement that ensures Blue KC members access to NKC Health facilities and providers. The agreement will go into effect on… more

Ferrellgas Announces Changes to its Board of Directors

Posted June 1, 2026 Liberty-based Ferrellgas Partners LP announced the appointment of Andrew Safran to its Board of Directors and several updates to the Board’s team and operations. Safran joined the Board effective May 21. He brings more than three… more