Jackson County

Populous Acquires Houston, TX-based OJB Landscape Architecture

Posted May 11, 2025 Kansas City-based Populous announced the acquisition of OJB Landscape Architecture. OJB will maintain its current studios and leadership while collaborating across Populous' network, according to a release. Populous has now grown to more than 950 employees… more

NAIC Names Jeffrey Johnston Next Chief Executive Officer

Posted May 11, 2025 The National Association of Insurance Commissioners announced that Jeffrey Johnston has been named its next chief executive officer. Johnston will be appointed CEO of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), effective June 1. Johnston has… more

Kansas City Art Institute Names Jim Harrington as CFO

Posted April 29, 2025 The Kansas City Art Institute has named Jim Harrington as its new chief financial officer. Harrington joined the KCAI as CFO on April 16, according to a release. He brings with him more than 30 years… more

Children’s Mercy Announces $1B Tower at Adele Hall Campus

Posted April 29, 2025 Children's Mercy has announced plans to build a new $1 billion patient tower at its Adele Hall campus in downtown Kansas City. The tower will expand Children's Mercy’s total capacity by 25-30%. The Children’s Mercy Pediatric… more

Kansas City Royals, Hallmark Cards Partner to Build New Stadium at Crown Center

Posted April 22, 2025 The Kansas City Royals and Hallmark Cards announced on Wednesday that they will be building a new baseball stadium at Crown Center. The Royals announced their plans for the new stadium at a media event on… more

KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension Opens in May

Posted April 21, 2025 The KC Streetcar announced its Riverfront Extension will officially open next month. The KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension will hold its grand opening on Monday, May 18. The grand opening ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. The… more

Copaken Brooks Acquired Kansas Commerce Center in Lenexa

Posted April 21, 2025 Copaken Brooks has acquired the 98,000-square-foot Kansas Commerce Center in Lenexa. The property acquisition was completed on April 8, according to a Monday release. The Kansas Commerce Center is a mixed-use property located at 95th Street… more

Oxford Promenade 294-Unit Project Gets Second 12-Month Extension

Posted April 21, 2025 The Leawood City Council has approved an extension request from Royal Investment Group, the developers of the Oxford Promenade project. Council members voted to approve the 12-month extension during the City Council meeting on Monday. The… more

Hoefer Welker Opens Orlando Office, Announces Two Leadership Positions

Posted April 21, 2025 Kansas City-based architecture firm Hoefer Welker has opened a new location in Orlando, Florida. The firm also announced two new leadership promotions in addition to the new office. Beth Hiltonen is now the managing principal for… more

Trozzolo Communications Group Announces New Leadership Structure

Posted April 17, 2025 Trozzolo Communications Group announced it has restructured its leadership as it plans to enter a new phase of national growth. As part of the restructure, Angelo Trozzolo, president and chief executive officer of Trozzolo Communications Group… more