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Regions Manufacturing Index Shows Rise in Conditions, Supply Managers Expect Recession

Posted on January 2, 2024 Updated 2:00 p.m., March 1, 2024 Creighton University released its Mid-America Business Conditions Index which shows a positive rise in the region's business conditions but many supply managers still see a recession looming in 2024.… more

Kansas Enters New Year With No Minimum Wage Increases

Posted on January 2, 2024 The state of Missouri announced it will be raising its minimum wage for workers in November, a boost for Missourians who are heading back to work for the new year, however, Kansans have yet to… more

Liberty Hospital Confirms Cyberattack, Full Recovery Timeline Unknown

Posted on January 2, 2024 Liberty Hospital has revealed the incident that ignited the communications systems outage for the healthcare provider, causing the transport and relocation of patients to other healthcare facilities was caused by a cyber attack. On Dec.… more

Cinemark Theatres Request Renovations to Remaining Merriam Location

Posted on January 2, 2024 As movie theaters act to regain larger audiences, Cinemark Theatres is requesting approval from the City of Merriam to renovate the nearly 26-year-old theater complex at Merriam Town Center. Cinemark is requesting Merriam’s approval for… more

Kansas City is Looking to Preserve Steel from $257M Buck O’Neil Bridge Project for Future Use

Posted on January 2, 2024 Kansas City is looking for a firm to lead the management, logistics and distribution of materials for the Buck O'Neil Bridge, using its steel for future development projects throughout the city. The Buck O'Neil Bridge,… more

U.S. Economy Faces $117B Mortgage Debt in 2024, Owners Struggle to Refinance

Posted on January 2, 2024 The U.S. is facing more than $100 billion in mortgage debt in 2024 as loans on vacant office buildings and a higher defaulting rate could hurt the economy. About $117 billion is expected to be… more

Kansas Ranks Top in Nation For Economic Growth in Q3

Posted December 28, 2023 Kansas was the top state in the nation in economic growth for the third quarter of 2023, according to the federal Bureau of Economic Analysis. Kansas grew the fastest with a 9.7 percent rate. Kansas' economy… more

Q&A with Chris Long

Q: What do you consider your organization’s most significant achievement or highlight over the past year? A: I would have to list two: continued strong investment performance and client retention. These certainly go hand in hand. We couldn’t be more… more

Sunflower Bank KC Market President Hopes To Expand Presence in Region

Posted December 28, 2023 Sunflower Bank announced it has hired a new Kansas City and Eastern Kansas market president to oversee the bank’s growth in the area. Billy Weiland joins Sunflower Bank as the Kansas City/Eastern Kansas regional market president… more

City of Riverside Votes to Approve New Amphitheater’s Final Development Plan

Posted December 27, 2023 The City of Riverside approved the final development plan for the final development plan and rezoning for the new LiveNation 15,000-seat Amphitheater. The 161-acre development site is located west of NW Horizons Parkway near Interstate 635.… more