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CRB Names Helga Margrethe Salling as New Chief Growth Officer

Posted September 14, 2026 Kansas City-based engineering consulting firm CRB announced Helga Margrethe Salling as its new chief growth officer. In her new role, Salling will lead CRB’s global growth strategy as well as expanding presence across key markets. She… more

Governor Kehoe Signs Bill, Allows More Out-of-State Health Professionals to Work in MO

Posted September 14, 2026 Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe joined United WE in signing a new bill that helps out-of-state licensed professionals get work faster in Missouri. Governor Kehoe signed House Bill 2974, which shortens the wait time for qualified professionals… more

Great Jobs KC Selects KC Civic Council Leader, Aaron North, as CEO

Posted September 14, 2026 Great Jobs KC, a workforce development nonprofit, announced Aaron North has been selected as the organization’s next chief executive officer. The organization’s Board of Directors named Aaron North the next CEO, succeeding Earl Martin Phalen, who… more

Enterprise Bank Promotes Aaron Wiens To Director of C&I Lending in KC

Posted September 10, 2026 Enterprise Bank & Trust has promoted Aaron Wiens to senior vice president and director of commercial & industrial banking for the Kansas City market. Wiens brings with him more than two decades of experience to the… more

Hawthorn Bank Merges with FSC Bancshares, Inc., Expands Missouri Footprint

Posted September 10, 2026 Jefferson City, Missouri-based Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc., has completed its merger with FSC Bancshares, Inc. Hawthorn officially merged FSC into its operations on September 3. As part of the merger, Hawthorn absorbed FSC and its wholly owned… more

Kansas City to Break Ground on MLK Pedestrian Bridge

Posted September 8, 2026 Kansas City leaders will break ground on will break ground this Wednesday on the MLK Park pedestrian bridge across Brush Creek. Mayor Quinton Lucas and U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver will join City officials and Parks leadership… more

KC Civic Council Elects Paul Holewinski as New Chair

Posted September 8, 2026 The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City announced Paul Holewinski, president and chief executive officer of Academy Bank, has been elected Chair. Holewinski succeeds Lisa Krigsten, who served as Chair for the past two years and… more

Mayor Lucas Recommends Kevin McManus to Fill Seat on Kansas City Council

Posted September 3, 2026 Updated September 4, 2026 at 9:17 a.m. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Mayor Quinton Lucas has recommended Kevin McManus to fill the 6th District At-Large seat on the Kansas City Council.… more

Chiefs & Hunt Midwest Form Partnership Venture for Stadium and Headquarters

Posted September 1, 2026 The Kansas City Chiefs and Hunt Midwest announced the launch of Two-Point Development, a joint real estate venture that will help develop the team’s next stadium and headquarters. The Two-Point Development partnership will be the master… more

Andrea Bough Named Interim President & CEO of Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City

Posted August 31, 2026 Kansas City Councilwoman Andrea Bough has stepped down from her position and has joined the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City as the organization’s next interim president and chief executive officer. Bough began her new role… more