Jackson County

Americold Debuts $100M Kansas City Facility in Partnership With CPKC

Posted August 13, 2025 Atlanta-based Americold has opened its $100 million logistics facility in Kansas City, creating nearly 190 jobs in the south Kansas City area. The 335,000-square-foot facility is located in the I-49 Logistics Center. As part of a… more

Time for Business to Get Involved

This year’s Ingram’s 250 assembly devoted an inordinate amount of time to the issue of violent crime. Let’s do something about it. That was my take-away on Sept. 7 as we wrapped up the 2018 Ingram’s 250 General Assembly at… more

H&R Block CEO Jeff Jones Set to Retire, Announces Successor

Posted August 13, 2025 Kansas City-based H&R Block announced that its CEO, Jeff Jones, will retire at the end of the year, with a successor already next in line. Jones announced he is planning to retire from his position on… more

Lockton Acquires Overland Park-based Benefits Communication Insourcing

Posted August 12, 2025 Lockton Companies announced it acquired Benefits Communication Insourcing to help bolster the company’s employee experience strategies for clients. The acquisition transitions the full ownership of Benefits Communication Insourcing (BCI) to Lockton. The company ensures the transition… more

Swope Health Breaks Ground on New $126M Campus

Posted August 12, 2025 Swope Health held a groundbreaking for its new 12-acre campus, Swope Health Village. Swope Health Village, located on the 5900 block of Swope Parkway, is a $126 million campus designed to offer affordable housing, mental health… more

Progress Rail Announces Kansas City Expansion, Creates 85 jobs

Posted August 11, 2025 Progress Rail announced it plans to expand in Kansas City and create 85 new jobs as part of its initiative. Progress Rail, a railway transport and infrastructure company, is making a multi-million-dollar investment to convert its… more

Bar K Files For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Posted August 7, 2025 Bar K has filed for federal bankruptcy following the company’s decision to close its three locations last week. On July 29, Bar K announced it would be closing its locations in Kansas City, St. Louis and… more

Husch Blackwell Hires Erin Banks as First-Ever Chief Business Development Officer

Posted August 6, 2025 Husch Blackwell announced it has brought on Erin Banks to take on the role of chief business development officer, a new position added to the firm’s executive team. Banks brings with her more than 20 years… more

Revival in the West Bottoms

When was the last time you went to an event at Kemper Arena? Do you even remember how to get there? For the younger generations, do you even know what it is?   For at least the past decade, the arena has sat… more

The Discouraging Loss of Sprint

For decades, Sprint was the dominant brand in the Kansas City region, and the organization was deeply rooted in the fabric of our great city. Over the years and despite its growth and significant cashflow, Sprint encountered financial struggles trying to compete with carriers… more