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KCI Passenger Numbers Soar to Pre-Pandemic Numbers

The City of Kansas City, MO., Aviation Department reported passenger data for April 2023 on Wednesday and shows a sizable increase. The total number of passengers for KCI in April was 905,881, an 18.8 percent increase when compared to April… more

Ingram’s 2023 Best Companies To Work For

When Ingram’s launched the “Best Companies to Work For” competition in 2008, we weren’t exactly sure just what kinds of submissions we’d see. But after 16 years of handing out this prestigious recognition, we now are exactly sure of this:… more

Ingram’s 100 Top Private-Sector Companies

Rank 2023 2022 Company Address Phone, Fax, Website 2022 Revenues 2021 Revenues Percent Change Type of Business Employees Local/ Total Top Area Executive Year Founded 1. 1. Dairy Farmers of America 1405 N. 98th St., Kansas City, KS 66111 816.801.6455,… more

On to the Next Big Thing

Kansas City has its new front door to the world with the recent opening of a $1.5 billion single-terminal airport, the biggest public-works project in the city’s history. But the regional construction sector’s health extended well beyond the final phases… more

Smoother Sailing Ahead

Before there was COVID-19, before the toilet paper sold out, before lumber prices went to the moon, before assembly lines were shut down for lack of computer chips, the health of the collective supply chain in the U.S. and globally… more

“Could be worse . . .”

Remember the grave-robbing scene from Young Frankenstein? The good doctor remarks on the filthy task, and Igor puts an optimistic spin on it: “Could be worse.” “How?” “Could be raining.” (Lightning flashes, downpour begins.) If you’re in commercial real estate… more

Q&A … With Aaron Mesmer

Q: In the current commercial real estate (CRE) landscape, Kansas City’s success with industrial and multifamily has been well-documented; what is near- and mid-term expectations for other markets, such as office and retail? A: They’re all related, but CRE covers four different… more

New Markets Tax Credits Are Good for Our Community

The New Market Tax Credits program was enacted by Congress under the Community Renewal Tax Relief Act of 2000, and is currently approved through 2025 with a $5 billion annual appropriation. Several legislative attempts have been made to make the… more

Workplaces Seek More Office Attendance And Update Portfolios

Individuals working from home has left a lasting impression on employees and their work-life balance, however, a new survey shows employers' increased desire for workplace attendance. The Spring 2023 U.S. Office Occupier Sentiment Survey, comprised of 207 companies with U.S.… more

KC Council Vote on MBE/WBE, Meta Project Not Satisfying All

The Kansas City Council last week voted—belatedly—to amend its contract with Facebook parent Meta by restoring goals for including minority- and women-owned businesses in the multi-billion-dollar Northland project. Still, it was too little, too late, says Joe Mabin, vice president… more