Jackson County


It’s Not the 1 Percent; It’s the 0.01 Percent . . .

Hey, gang! Dot-connecting time! Let’s play . . . If the reporting is to be believed—big “if” these days—your pal and mine in eCommerce, Jeff Bezos, has commissioned construction of a $500 million super-yacht. The good shipbuilders in the Netherlands,… more

Populous Opens Newest Office in Atlanta

Posted February 17, 2026 Kansas City-based Populous announced it will be opening a new office in Atlanta, marking the 16th location in the Americas for the firm. Populous now operates 16 offices in the Americas and 35 worldwide. Leading the… more

National Advisors Trust Opens New Headquarters in Leawood

Posted February 17, 2026 National Advisors Trust has officially relocated its headquarters to a new location in Leawood, Kansas The company’s new headquarters are located at 11141 Overbrook Road, Suite 201. The space is over 14,000 square feet and is… more

Current Landing Announces New Upscale Sports Bar Concept

Posted February 17, 2026 Current Landing, the mixed-use waterfront development near CPKC Stadium, is introducing a new luxury sports bar in preparation for the 2026 World Cup activity. Revel at Current Landing is an upscale sports bar created by Kansas… more

Taking the Lead

Traditions are a terrific thing, and you’re holding perhaps Ingram’s most valued annual recognition program. It’s hard to believe this is the 23rd year of 40 Under Forty and The Leadership Edition. I vividly remember in 1998 when we selected… more

Associated Bank Adds Three Hires to Kansas City Market Team

Posted February 12, 2026 Green Bay, Wisconsin-based Associated Bank expanded into the Kansas City market last year with hopes of growing its commercial banking team in the region; that team is now adding three new hires to its roster. As… more

KeyBank Assembles Five-Person Team to Launch Family Office in Overland Park

Posted February 12, 2026 The Cleveland-based KeyBank has added an Overland Park office location with a five-person team in a move to expand its footprint in the middle market. Ward Nixon will lead the five-person family office and private capital… more

A tribute to Kansans and our great state

Last year on Friday, March 13 Ingram’s team sat down to what clearly was one of the oddest meetings of my career. I felt at that time like a military leader addressing troops going into battle and sensing the probability… more

Kansas City University Welcomes First Class For Anesthesiologist Program

Posted February 10, 2026 Kansas City University has welcomed its inaugural class to the Master of Health Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant program at the Joplin campus. The class consists of 24 students who will participate in a 28-month program focused… more

Centerpoint Medical Center Names Robyn Miller as Chief Nursing Officer

Posted February 10, 2026 Centerpoint Medical Center announced it has appointed Robyn Miller as chief nursing officer. Miller brings over 20 years of healthcare experience and 13 years within the HCA Midwest Health system to his new role. She most… more