Kansas

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

MMGY Global Enters Into Asia-Pacific Region Through Acquisition

Posted July 3, 2025 Overland Park-based MMGY Global announced it has acquired Think Strawberries, a travel marketing brand headquartered in India. The Indian company will now operate as MMGY Think Strawberries, marking MMGY’s official entry into South Asia and the… more

QC Holdings Officially Acquired by Prospect Capital Corporation in $115M Merger

Posted July 2, 2025 Lenexa-based QC Holdings, Inc. has been acquired by New York-based Prospect Capital Corporation in a deal valued at approximately $115 million. The acquisition officially closed on June 30 in an all-cash transaction for $2 per share.… more

Historic Sauer Castle Approved for $11M Redevelopment

Posted July 1, 2025 The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City approved over $11 million in bonds for the renovation and redevelopment of the historic Sauer Castle. Located at 935 Shawnee Road, the Sauer Castle is a historic… more

UG of Wyandotte County Approves Master Plan for 600MW Data Center

Posted July 1, 2025 The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City has approved a master plan amendment and request for a six-building data center near the Kansas Speedway. Red Wolf DCD Properties LLC requested rezoning of around 550… more

Heartland Logistics Park Adds Auto Parts Supplier Standard Motor Products, Inc.

Posted June 25, 2025 Standard Motor Products, Inc., a New York-based auto parts manufacturer and distributor, has opened its new distribution center in Shawnee. The 575,000-square-foot facility officially opened on Tuesday, June 17, at the Heartland Logistics Park Building II.… more

Merriam Grand Station Marketplace Project One Step Closer to Construction

Posted June 17, 2025 The Meriam City Council has approved rezoning plans for the Grand Station Marketplace project, a development comprising over 200 apartment units, as well as space for grocery and retail stores. Project developer, Overland Park-based Drake Development,… more

Johnson County Clin Trials Names Dan White as New CEO

Posted June 17, 2025 Lenexa-based Johnson County Clin Trials announced it has appointed Dan White as its new chief executive officer. Established in 2005, Johnson County Clin Trials was co-founded by Nathan Arthur and Mazen Zari, who served as co-CEOs… more

Overland Park Regional Medical Center Seeks Bonds for $120M Expansion Project

Posted June 16, 2025 Updated June 20, 2025 at 9:19 a.m. Overland Park Regional Medical Center is requesting $60 million in bonds for the construction and development of an expansion to its campus, which was previously approved in 2012. Overland… more

Heartland Coca-Cola Opens New $400M Campus in Olathe

Posted June 12, 2025 Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company announced the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art production campus in Olathe. The new $400 million facility, located at 17100 South Hedge Lane, consists of a 700,000 square foot campus on 150… more