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Kansas City Ranks Among Best Midwest Metros for Millennial Generation

Posted June 16, 2025 A study has ranked the Kansas City metropolitan area 2nd among Midwest destinations for millennials looking to earn more, advance their careers and commit to long-term goals. A recent study from CommercialCafe found the top 5… more

UMKC School of Law Receives $3.5M, Largest Gift in History

Posted June 16, 2025 The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law received a $3.5 million donation, the largest philanthropic gift it has received in history. The gift was from Kent Whittaker, a Kansas City lawyer for 45 years, who… more

Lathrop Selects Ben Struby to Lead Kansas City Office

Posted June 12, 2025 Lathrop GPM announced Ben Struby has been named the partner in charge of its Kansas City office. Struby succeeds Jean Paul Bradshaw, who served in the role for over 8 years. Bradshaw will continue as an… more

UMB Expands Services in California, Adds 13 to New Office

Posted June 12, 2025 UMB Bank has expanded its services in California after hiring 13 professionals to join its Corporate Trust and Agency Services group. UMB announced that it has added 13 professionals, formerly of Wilmington Trust, to provide a… more

North Kansas City Hospital, Meritas Health Are Now NKC Health

Posted June 12, 2025 Updated June 13, 2025 at 3:23 p.m. North Kansas City Hospital and Meritas Health have been rebranded under one unified name, NKC Health. The transition to the brand will commence over the next 12 to 24… more

Populous Adds Fentress Architects to Portfolio of Studios

Posted June 9, 2025 Kansas City architecture and design firm Populous has announced its acquisition of Denver-based Fentress Architects, adding aviation, convention centers, museums and government facilities to its portfolio of projects. The acquisition significantly broadens the scope and scale… more

MKS Acquisition Expands Footprint in Nebraska, Iowa Markets

Posted June 9, 2025 Kansas City-based MKS had expanded its national footprint by acquiring Omaha-based Industrial Pipe & Supply. MKS has been a family-owned distributor of pipes, valves, and fittings for over 75 years and through this acquisition, has bolstered… more

Five Elms Capital’s Largest Fund To Date Raises $1.1 Billion

Posted June 5, 2025 Five Elms Capital has closed a $1.1 billion fund, the largest in the firm’s history. Five Elms’ Fund VI will continue the company's partnerships with software companies. Five Elms VI has already made four investments in… more

Penny Spence Is The Next CFO of Henderson Companies

Posted June 3, 2025 Henderson Companies has named Penny Spence as its new chief financial officer. In her new role, Spence will oversee financial operations, including budgeting, compliance, forecasting, reporting, and financial planning and analysis strategies for Henderson Companies and… more

Construction Spending Drops in April, First Year-over-year Drop Since 2019

Posted June 3, 2025 The Associated General Contractors of America reported a decrease in construction spending for three months in a row and marking the first year-over-year decrease for the first time since 2019. An analysis from the ACG shows… more