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Populous Adds Fentress Architects to Portfolio of Studios

Posted June 9, 2025 Kansas City architecture and design firm Populous has announced its acquisition of Denver-based Fentress Architects, adding aviation, convention centers, museums and government facilities to its portfolio of projects. The acquisition significantly broadens the scope and scale… more

MKS Acquisition Expands Footprint in Nebraska, Iowa Markets

Posted June 9, 2025 Kansas City-based MKS had expanded its national footprint by acquiring Omaha-based Industrial Pipe & Supply. MKS has been a family-owned distributor of pipes, valves, and fittings for over 75 years and through this acquisition, has bolstered… more

Mariner Acquires Taurus Asset Management, Adds $1.4 Billion in Assets

Posted June 5, 2025 Overland Park-based Mariner has acquired Taurus Asset Management, a New York City-based wealth management firm with over $1 billion in assets, and has expanded Mariner’s footprint in serving professional athletes. Established in 2004 and founded by… more

Five Elms Capital’s Largest Fund To Date Raises $1.1 Billion

Posted June 5, 2025 Five Elms Capital has closed a $1.1 billion fund, the largest in the firm’s history. Five Elms’ Fund VI will continue the company's partnerships with software companies. Five Elms VI has already made four investments in… more

Lucet Signs Agreement to Acquire Emcara Health

Posted June 4, 2025 Overland Park-based Lucet announced it has acquired Emcara Health, an in-home care solutions provider based in Tennessee. Lucet acquired Emcara to address a growing need for integrated care models that align with co-occurring chronic conditions and… more

Penny Spence Is The Next CFO of Henderson Companies

Posted June 3, 2025 Henderson Companies has named Penny Spence as its new chief financial officer. In her new role, Spence will oversee financial operations, including budgeting, compliance, forecasting, reporting, and financial planning and analysis strategies for Henderson Companies and… more

Lenexa City Council Proposes 500 Unit Development Along K7 Highway

Posted June 3, 2025 A developer has requested rezoning approval for a development called Solera, a 75-acre mixed-use development along Prairie Star Parkway and K7 Highway. The proposed development is located on the south side of Prairie Star Parkway between… more

American Royal Wyandotte Campus Community Improvement District Passes

Posted June 3, 2025 The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City has voted to approve a CID request for American Royal’s $375 million project to transition into Wyandotte. On Thursday, UG commissioners approved a community improvement district and sales tax… more

Construction Spending Drops in April, First Year-over-year Drop Since 2019

Posted June 3, 2025 The Associated General Contractors of America reported a decrease in construction spending for three months in a row and marking the first year-over-year decrease for the first time since 2019. An analysis from the ACG shows… more

Chicken N Pickle Brand to Focus on Acquisitions, City Partnerships

Posted June 2, 2025 Chicken N Pickle will shift its focus toward acquiring complementary entertainment and hospitality concepts as part of a new strategy to seek growth in new markets. With 13 locations operating across the country, the restaurant and… more