Destination USA


Forge Construction Invests $2.9M for New Crossroads District HQ

Posted March 17, 2026 Kansas City-based general contractor Forge Construction has relocated its headquarters to the Crossroads Arts District. Forge Construction invested $2.9 million into its relocation and will create 20 jobs. The company is now located at 1710 Walnut… more

When Leaders Lead

Law firm executive Lisa Krigsten takes the reins of the Civic Council with twin goals of promoting equity and engagement of the business community.  She won’t be directing day-to-day functions of the Civic Council of Greater Kansas City, but as… more

Husch Blackwell Launches Transformation Office Focused on Data Science and AI

Posted March 12, 2026 Kansas City-based Husch Blackwell LLP announced the creation of the Transformation Office, a firmwide division focused on technology adoption and capabilities across the company. Joanna Penn has been appointed as the Chief Transformation Officer and will… more

The Art of Living Entrepreneurially

As grounded a university as any in America, even Purdue, famously dubbed in the late ‘60s “a hotbed of student rest,” has not had a right-of-center professor in a liberal-arts department since the days of Orville Redenbacher … and maybe… more

Creative Planning Acquires Duncan & Haley, Adds $660M AUM

Posted March 12, 2026 Creative Planning has acquired Duncan & Haley, Ltd., a Seattle-based financial services firm with $660 million in assets under management. Founded in 1998, Duncan & Haley specialises in investing, tax strategies, retirement planning, estate planning, and… more

SupplyLogic Names Steve Kremser as New CEO

Posted March 11, 2026 Kansas City-based marketing company SupplyLogic has selected Steve Kremser as chief executive officer. Kremser will begin the role of CEO effectively immediately and will be succeeding SupplyLogic's founder, Kevin Sherlock, who will transition to executive chairman.… more

Metropolitan Community College Launches First-Ever Bachelor’s Degree Program

Posted March 11, 2026 Metropolitan Community College announced the launch of its first-ever bachelor’s degree program, a Bachelor of Applied Science in Respiratory Care. This new program, designed to meet the growing demand for skilled health care professionals, will be… more

The American Royal Announces Executive Leadership Changes

Posted March 11, 2026 The American Royal Association has announced key organizational changes as its construction efforts for its new Wyandotte County headquarters are still underway. The new American Royal campus could be completed by 2027 or early 2028. In… more

Mariner Completes Acquisition of Overland Park-based Cowell Insurance Services

Posted March 9, 2026 Mariner announced it has acquired Cowell Insurance Services, an Overland Park-based property and casualty insurance provider. The transaction adds business and individual risk advisory solutions to Mariner’s service offering, according to a release. The deal was… more

Pape-Dawson Acquires Overland Park-based BHC

Posted March 9, 2026 Texas engineering firm Pape-Dawson announced it has acquired Overland Park-based BHC and officially has launched the company’s Midwest region division. Founded in 1992 by founders Kevin Honomichl, Bill Brungardt, and Matt Brungardt, BHC specializes in telecommunications… more