Kansas


Region’s Manufacturing Jobs Sink in November

Posted December 2, 2024 The November Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index shows the unemployment gauge has tumbled compared to nearly the same time last year. The Business Conditions Index, ranging between 0 and 100 with 50.0 representing growth neutral,… more

HCA Midwest Health, Avila University Partnership Addresses Nursing Shortage

Posted November 27, 2024 HCA Midwest Health and Kansas City, Mo.-based Avila University have expanded their partnership to train the next generation of the nursing workforce. Nursing students enrolled in Avila’s programs can complete their coursework online and conduct the… more

Hamilton Zanze Affiliate Acquires 448-Unit Complex in Overland Park

Posted November 26, 2024 San Francisco-based real estate firm Hamilton Zanze has helped secure the acquisition of The Highlands, a 448-home garden-style apartment community in Overland Park. Hamilton Zanze sponsored the purchase of The Highlands, according to a release. Mission… more

KC2026 Adds Four Key Staff Positions

Posted November 25, 2024 KC2026, the nonprofit planning the FIFA World Cup 26 in Kansas City, has added four new members to key positions. Lindsey Douglas, Director of Integrated Operations; Mallory Cage, Director of Fan Festival and Events; Matt Smith,… more

Scannell Properties Hires Tyler Wysong, Development Manager for KC Market

Posted November 22, 2024 Scannell Properties has hired Tyler Wysong as development manager for its Kansas City office where he will manage several projects currently under development. Wysong, with over a decade of civil engineering experience, will help to secure… more

Children’s Mercy, Camber Mental Health Unveil 72-Bed Mental Wellness Campus

Posted November 21, 2024 Children's Mercy Kansas City and Camber Mental Health will open a new $53 million mental wellness campus in December. The Olathe-based mental health wellness center will be a 72,700-square-foot, 72-bed hospital focusing on the demand for… more

Shawnee Could Get New 83,000SF Manufacturing Headquarters Facility

Posted November 19, 2024 A new warehouse and manufacturing facility is coming to Shawnee and is expected to be operational by 2026. The project, dubbed “Project Zenith,” will be an 83,640-square-foot manufacturing warehouse located at 5327 Martindale Street in western… more

KU Athletics Approves 2025 Budget, $300M Stadium Project Remains On Time

Posted November 18, 2024 The Kansas Athletics board of directors approved the budget for the fiscal year 2025, with expenses short by around $16 million, but reiterated that the stadium project remains on schedule. The board approved the budget on… more

Creative Planning Expands Kansas Presence, Acquires $550M Lawrence RIA

Posted November 14, 2024 Overland Park wealth management giant Creative Planning has made its ninth acquisition since 2023, adding a Lawrence firm with $550 million in assets under management. Creative Planning announced the acquisition of Edmonds Duncan Registered Investment Advisors,… more

Wichita State University Finds Next Senior Executive Vice President and Provost

Posted November 13, 2024 Wichita State University has named Dr. Monica Lounsbery as its next senior executive vice president and provost. Lounsbery will begin her new role effective Jan. 5, according to a Wednesday release. She is currently dean of… more