Jackson County


Industry Briefing Highlights KC’s Success as a Beacon for Global Investment

Posted April 12, 2024 KC SmartPort hosted its annual industry briefing Wednesday, bringing together over 650 industrial leaders and highlighting the Kansas City region as a center for global investment. Industrial leaders from the surrounding Kansas City region and beyond… more

Cybersecurity Firm Cyderes Completes Acquisition of Ipseity Security

Posted April 15, 2024 Kansas City-based cybersecurity firm Cyderes announced it has acquired a Toronto-based Ipseity Security, specializing in identity and access management (IAM) services. Cyderes founder and CEO Robert Herjavec, and star of the TV series “Shark Tank”, announced… more

TranSystems Acquires California-Based 40-Person Engineering Team

Posted April 11, 2024 Kansas City-based TranSystems announced it has acquired NCM Engineering Corp., a transportation infrastructure engineering firm, to bolster its presence in the California market. Founded in 2012, NCM specializes in infrastructure improvements including transportation planning, freeways, highways,… more

UMB Promotes CMO to President of Consumer Banking

Posted April 11, 2024 UMB Financial Corp. has promoted Liz Lewis to president of consumer banking, in addition to continuing her duties as chief marketing officer. Lewis is now responsible for the consumer banking division which oversees retail, private and… more

Cost of Average Hospital Stay Vs. Minimum Wage Earnings in KS, MO

Posted April 3, 2024 An individual earning minimum wage in Kansas or Missouri would need to work around 1,000 hours to afford a hospital stay, according to a study from ValuePenguin. The ValuePenguin study compared the cost of an average… more

RubinBrown Appoints Latest Managing Partner for Kansas City Office

Posted April 2, 2024 The St. Louis-based accounting firm RubinBrown LLP has named a new managing partner for the Kansas City office. On Tuesday, the firm announced Megan Knoblauch as managing partner of its Kansas City office, effective June 1,… more

KS, MO Cities Featured in Healthiest and Unhealthiest Cities in America

Posted April 2, 2024 A ranking of the healthiest places to live in the U.S. by WalletHub.com has placed several Kansas and Missouri cities in the running — with one city achieving the highest rank in healthcare for the entire… more

Jackson County Shuts Down IT System Following Potential Cyber Attack

Posted April 2, 2024 Updated at 1:13 p.m., April 2, 2024 Jackson County officials have shut down computer systems for some offices due to increasing system disruptions and the potential threat of a ransomware attack. Early indications suggest operational inconsistencies… more

Smart Warehousing Acquires Supply Chain Company, Larger KC Footprint

Posted April 2, 2024 Supply chain and hi-tech storage solutions company Smart Warehousing announced it will be expanding into the Kansas City market thanks to its latest acquisition. Overland Park-based Smart Warehousing purchased Beyond Warehousing, which operates two locations in… more

Chiefs, Royals Sign New Lease Agreements with Jackson County Sports Authority

Posted March 28, 2024 The Kansas City Royals and Chiefs have signed new lease agreements to stay in Jackson County provided the upcoming sales tax extension is passed. On Wednesday, the teams held a press conference to sign new lease… more