Jackson County


Ace Retail Group Makes Company Veteran Robert Massengill New President

Posted June 12, 2026 Ace Retail Group has named longtime veteran of the company, Robert Massengill, as its new president. Massengill has been with Ace for over 20 years. As president, Massengill will lead enterprise-wide strategy, operations, and growth across… more

McCownGordon Promotes Justin Hamilton to SVP

Posted June 9, 2026 McCownGordon announced the promotion of Justin Hamilton to senior vice president as the company plans to expand its national industrial and manufacturing business. Now, as senior vice president, Hamilton will continue to lead all industrial and… more

FNBO Seeks to Acquire Blue Ridge Bank & Trust, Adding $850M in Assets

Posted June 4, 2026 FNBO entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Blue Ridge Bank & Trust, headquartered in Independence, Missouri. The acquisition is pending regulatory approval, which is anticipated before the end of the year, according to a release.… more

William Dunn Sr., JE Dunn Construction Leader and Kansas City Philanthropist, Dies at 102

Posted June 1, 2026 William H. Dunn Sr., who helped lead JE Dunn Construction for 73 years, has passed away at the age of 102. William Dunn, also known to many as Bill, passed away on Sunday, May 31. He… more

NKC Health, Blue KC New Agreement Ensures Member Access to Facilities

Posted June 1, 2026 NKC Health and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City have entered into a new agreement that ensures Blue KC members access to NKC Health facilities and providers. The agreement will go into effect on… more

Ferrellgas Announces Changes to its Board of Directors

Posted June 1, 2026 Liberty-based Ferrellgas Partners LP announced the appointment of Andrew Safran to its Board of Directors and several updates to the Board’s team and operations. Safran joined the Board effective May 21. He brings more than three… more

Colliers Hires Jeannette Vahle as Kansas City Managing Director

Posted May 28, 2026 Real estate management services company Colliers announced Jeannette Vahle will join as the new Kansas City market managing director. As managing director, Vahle will oversee the real estate management services (REMS) platform, including property operations, client… more

UMKC, Children’s Mercy Launch New Agreement Aimed at Increasing Research Collaboration

Posted May 28, 2026 The University of Missouri-Kansas City and Children’s Mercy announced they have entered into a new agreement to allow Ph.D. students to collaborate with hospital researchers. Under the new agreement, the need for individual, project-by-project administrative approvals… more

Price Chopper Anchors New Mixed-Use Development in Blue Springs

Posted May 26, 2026 Block & Company, Inc. announced a new mixed-use retail development coming to Blue Springs, which will be anchored by the Cosentino's Price Chopper grocery store. The new 11,732 square-foot mixed-use retail space is located at 1500… more

Polsinelli Expands Private Equity M&A Practice, Adds Jon Beeman as KC Shareholder

Posted May 21, 2026 Polsinelli has expanded its Private Equity Mergers & Acquisitions Practice by adding Jon Beeman as a shareholder in Kansas City. Beeman advises on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and general corporate matters, according to a release.… more