Kansas


KU Med Seeks $2M to Demolish Olathe Pavilion Building

Posted January 15, 2025 The University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking approval from the Kansas Boards of Regents to demolish a building at its Kansas City, Kansas campus. KUMC is requesting approval to raze the Olathe Pavilion. Primarily used… more

Analysis: Construction Sector Outpaces Economy in Employment, Wages for 2024

Posted January 14, 2025 An analysis from the Associated General Contractors of America shows the construction sector has increased by 8,000 positions in December with contractors expecting to increase their headcounts in 2025. Construction employment in December was 8,316,000, an… more

Dr. Vince Clinical Research Announces Expansion of Overland Park Campus

Posted January 14, 2025 Dr. Vince Clinical Research announced it will expand its Overland Park research campus with the addition of a new administration building. The new 5,000-square-foot administration building will support finance, human resources and volunteer recruitment departments, according to… more

Mariner Wealth Advisors’ First 2025 Acquisition Brings AUM to $550B

Posted January 10, 2025 Overland Park-based wealth management firm Mariner Wealth Advisors announced the acquisition of Cardinal Investment Advisors, increasing Mariner’s total assets to nearly $550 billion. Headquartered in Chicago, Cardinal adds $292 billion in assets under advisement and about… more

Prime Capital Financial Adds Partner to San Antonio Branch

Posted January 9, 2025 Overland Park-based Prime Capital Financial has added John Cervantes as a new partner to its San Antonio, Texas-based arm Crossvault Capital Management. Cervantes joins Prime Capital Financial with nearly 20 years of experience in financial planning… more

CommunityAmerica Merger Accelerates Expansion in St. Louis

Posted January 9, 2025 Lenexa-based CommunityAmerica Credit Union has accelerated its expansion into the St. Louis metro by merging with Electro Savings Credit Union. The merger officially began on Jan. 1, adding eight locations to CommunityAmerica’s footprint in St. Louis.… more

Creative Planning Acquires $1.3B Wisconsin RIA

Posted January 8, 2025 Overland Park-based Creative Planning announced the acquisition of Brookfield, Wisconsin-based Kowal Investment Group. Kowal is a registered investment advisor and has been active for over 37 years with over $1.3 billion in assets under management as… more

Acendas Travel Announces New President, Brent Blake to Retire

Posted January 7, 2025 Overland Park-based Acendas Travel has announced that long-time travel industry executive Richard Aquino will succeed president Brent Blake, who is retiring. Aquino will begin his position on January 27 while Blake will remain through the first… more

Healthcare IT Leaders Will Provide Managed Services for USA Health

Posted January 7, 2025  Healthcare IT Leaders announced it has entered into a managed services agreement with USA Health and will oversee the healthcare system’s monitoring and maintenance. Under the terms of the agreement, Healthcare IT Leaders will assume responsibility… more

Orange EV Announces Two Additions to Leadership Team

Posted January 7, 2025 Kansas City, Kansas-based Orange EV announced Olivier Roubi has been appointed as vice president of rental and leasing and Dr. Zouhair Lazreq as vice president of engineering. Orange EV, the electric terminal trucks manufacturer with more… more