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KU Health System Recognized For Most Empathic Health Systems in U.S.

Posted September 27, 2023 The University of Kansas Health System is among the most empathic health systems in the U.S., according to a survey by marketing agency Monigle. The University of Kansas Health System ranked No. 10 in the survey.… more

Petition Calls for New Community Improvement District in Shawnee Shopping Center

Posted September 26, 2023 Overland Park-based Cadence Commercial Real Estate is petitioning the City of Shawnee to add a community improvement district (CID) to Monticello Village Shopping Center. Located near Shawnee Mission Parkway at the northwest corner of 67th Street… more

Home Prices Could Rise By 4.9 Percent In August 2024, Zillow Economists Say

Posted September 26, 2023 Housing prices could reach as high as 5 percent by next year, according to Zillow economists. Zillow recently revised its 12-month outlook for home prices, which brings the newest prediction to a 4.9 percent increase by… more

Black & Veatch’s New Chief People Officer, Andrea Bernica

Posted September 25, 2023 Black & Veatch named Andrea Bernica as chief people officer last week and will oversee the company’s global human resource strategy for nearly 10,000-employees worldwide. Joining the company in 2011, Bernica was Black & Veatch’s lead… more

TruHome Solutions To Move To Aspiria Campus, Signs 36,000 SF Office Lease

Postede September 25, 2023 TruHome Solutions, a financial services company offering mortgage lending services, signed a 36,504-square-foot lease at the Aspiria campus in Overland Park. The Lenexa-based company TruHome Solutions previously was located at 9601 Legler Road at the Kansas… more

United Auto Workers Expands Strike; Progress Made With Ford

Posted September 25, 2023 The United Auto Workers union expanded its strike on Friday, adding about 5,600 workers to the 12,700 workers currently on strike, as negotiations with the Big Three; General Motors, Ford and Stellantis, continue as the strike… more

Goldman Sachs Now Predicts Fed To Cut Interest Rate In Q4 2024

Posted September 21, 2023 Goldman Sachs economists now expect the U.S. Federal Reserve to begin cutting interest rates in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to their previous prediction of second quarter cutting, following the Fed’s decision to keep rates… more

Region’s Economy Index Slows in September, Bankers Expect Conditions to Worsen

Posted September 21, 2023 Creighton University released its Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) report for September showing for the first time since March of this year, the overall index sank below growth neutral. The region’s overall reading for September fell to… more

New COVID-19 Vaccine Arives to Kansas City Metro

Posted September 20, 2023 The latest COVID-19 vaccine is beginning to roll out in the Kansas City metro designed to combat the strain omicron variant XBB. The vaccine booster was approved by the FDA last week and residents ages 6… more

NBKC Bank’s Partnership Allows Customers to Donate to Preferred Charities

Posted September 21, 2023 NBKC Bank is partnering with the New York-based financial tech company Spiral, which will help customers donate to their favorite charities directly. Through this partnership, NBKC customers will be able to access Sprial’s Giving Center, according… more