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Midwest Transplant Network Announces C-Suite Promotions

Posted August 5, 2026 The Midwest Transplant Network announced Lori Markham as the new president and chief executive officer of the nonprofit. Markham officially began her new role on Monday, according to a LinkedIn post. In her new role, Markham… more

Shawnee Manufacturing Facility Nears Completion, Insco Industries to Occupy

Posted August 4, 2026 A warehouse and manufacturing facility located in Shawnee is near completion and already has a tenant ready to claim it as a new headquarters. During the Shawnee City Council meeting, members approved the issuance of taxable… more

Black & Veatch Mixed-Use District Gets OK on New Incentive Plan

Posted August 4, 2026 The City of Overland Park has approved a development agreement for the Black & Veatch $1.34 billion headquarters and mixed-use district. During the Overland Park Finance, Administration and Economic Development Committee special meeting held on Monday,… more

Mariner Names Brad Rollins as New Chief Investment Officer

Posted July 30, 2026 Overland Park-based Mariner has promoted Brad Rollins to chief investment officer. Rollins has been with the firm for over 10 years and has more than 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He first… more

Kansas City Chiefs Select Manica Architecture to Design $3B KCK Stadium

Posted July 28, 2026 The Kansas City Chiefs named Manica Architecture as the firm to design its new $3 billion stadium in Kansas City, Kansas, in 2031. Kansas City-based Manica was named the lead design architect for the Chiefs' new… more

Van Dukeman Extends Contract as CEO of First Busey, Busey Bank to 2029

Posted July 17, 2026 First Busey has extended Van Dukeman's term serving as chief executive officer of the company and its bank for an additional three years. First Busey announced Dukeman’s extension for approximately three years through July 1, 2029,… more

Burns & McDonnell to Oversee Construction for Chiefs Olathe Facility

Posted July 17, 2026 The Kansas City Chiefs named Burns & McDonnell as the owner's representative for the team's practice facility and headquarters project in Olathe. Burns & McDonnell will team with CAA ICON to serve as the Chiefs’ advisor… more

Creative Planning Buys Three-Person Insurance Brokerage in Lee’s Summit

Posted July 16, 2026 Overland Park-based Creative Planning has acquired a Lee’s Summit insurance brokerage firm with a team of three. Founded in 2017, Lovell Insurance Group is a commercial insurance brokerage specializing in commercial insurance, surety and risk management… more

Mariner Partnership Launches AI Workforce Equivalent to 700 Workers

Posted July 16, 2026 Overland Park-based wealth management firm Mariner has partnered with a company to scale an artificial intelligence workforce equivalent to more than 700 full-time employees. New York-based Humanity Labs and Mariner have entered into a five-year partnership… more

Children’s Mercy Opens New $18M Clinic in Wichita

Posted July 15, 2026 Children’s Mercy has opened a new $18.3 million multispecialty outpatient clinic in Wichita, expanding its care capabilities in the area. Located at North Greenwich Road and East 29th Street N, the new 18,000-square-foot clinic features 30… more