Jackson County

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

Populous Named Master Architects of OKC Entertainment District

Posted June 2, 2025 Kansas City-based architecture firm Populous has been selected as the master architect for an entertainment district in downtown Oklahoma City. Echo Investment Capital, Russell Westbrook Enterprises and Robinson Park announced the selection of Populous for the… more

KU Breaks Ground on New Cancer Center

Posted May 27, 2025 The University of Kansas Health System broke ground on its new cancer center, one of the largest funded projects the system has received. The groundbreaking, held on May 23, featured University of Kansas Cancer Center physicians… more

First Federal Bank of Kansas City Names Vice President of Fintech

Posted May 21, 2025 First Federal Bank of Kansas City has appointed Josh Hofer as the new vice president of its fintech division. Hofer will lead the bank's efforts to expand into the Banking-as-a-Service space and work closely with internal… more

Q&A With … Mike Orth, CEO of GFT

Posted May 21, 2025 Q: As CEO of GFT, what strategies do you plan to bring to the role, especially with your time at Black & Veatch in both the Kansas City and Phoenix, AZ areas? A: As the new… more

Garney Appoints Mark Garrett as Firm’s First Chief People Officer

Posted May 21, 2025 Garney has named longtime Kansas City executive Mark Garrett as its first chief people officer. Garrett brings decades of leadership experience in human resources and operations to his new role. He has held senior roles at… more

KCU Receives $20M Gift For Kansas City, Joplin Campuses

Posted May 21, 2025 Kansas City University has received a $20 million gift to expand its facilities in Kansas City and Joplin. KCU received the donation from the estate of Dr. Paul Dybedal and his wife, Mary Louise Dybedal, the… more

Mahomes Co-Owned KMO Burger Acquires 16 Whataburger Restaurants

Posted May 15, 2025 Fast food franchise Whataburger and KMO Burger, LLC, have announced a joint venture, allowing the latter to own and operate all restaurant locations in the Kansas City and Springfield, Missouri markets. The new partnership will see… more

Kansas City Names Mario Vasquez as New City Manager

Posted May 14, 2025 Mario Vasquez, a 28-year city government veteran, is now Kansas City’s new city manager. In his new role, Vasquez will oversee a $2.5 billion budget and nearly 5,000 employees, according to a release. His focus will… more

All Pro Capital Selects Matt Jennings as KC Market Executive

Posted May 15, 2025 Colorado-based All Pro Capital Expands to Kansas City with New Market Executive Matt Jennings announced it is expanding into the Kansas City market with the addition of a new office and its new market executive, Matt… more