Missouri

Commerce Bank Acquires Florida-based FineMark, Adds $7.7B in Assets

Posted June 16, 2025 Commerce Bancshares, Inc., announced it has entered into a merger agreement valued at $585 million with Florida-based FineMark. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida, FineMark Holdings, Inc. is the parent company of FineMark… more

Kansas City Ranks Among Best Midwest Metros for Millennial Generation

Posted June 16, 2025 A study has ranked the Kansas City metropolitan area 2nd among Midwest destinations for millennials looking to earn more, advance their careers and commit to long-term goals. A recent study from CommercialCafe found the top 5… more

UMKC School of Law Receives $3.5M, Largest Gift in History

Posted June 16, 2025 The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law received a $3.5 million donation, the largest philanthropic gift it has received in history. The gift was from Kent Whittaker, a Kansas City lawyer for 45 years, who… more

Lathrop Selects Ben Struby to Lead Kansas City Office

Posted June 12, 2025 Lathrop GPM announced Ben Struby has been named the partner in charge of its Kansas City office. Struby succeeds Jean Paul Bradshaw, who served in the role for over 8 years. Bradshaw will continue as an… more

Here’s to a Healthy New Year

On Friday, the 13th of March, our Ingram’s team sat down for a lengthy discussion about the coronavirus and the decision to close our offices at the end of that day. I felt like a coach consoling a team after… more

UMB Expands Services in California, Adds 13 to New Office

Posted June 12, 2025 UMB Bank has expanded its services in California after hiring 13 professionals to join its Corporate Trust and Agency Services group. UMB announced that it has added 13 professionals, formerly of Wilmington Trust, to provide a… more

The Electoral Process and the Death of Civility

I believe in and greatly value democracy. But I have to ask: After 244 years and 45 presidential administrations, how in God’s name could America make the historic blunders it has witnessed throughout the 2020 election cycle? I fear that… more

North Kansas City Hospital, Meritas Health Are Now NKC Health

Posted June 12, 2025 Updated June 13, 2025 at 3:23 p.m. North Kansas City Hospital and Meritas Health have been rebranded under one unified name, NKC Health. The transition to the brand will commence over the next 12 to 24… more

KC Current Next $16.8M Stadium Gets Approval From Riverside

Posted June 10, 2025 The Kansas City Current’s next stadium has been approved by the City of Riverside and will begin construction in July. During the City of Riverside, Missouri, Board of Aldermen meeting on Tuesday, a new $16.8 million… more

Populous Adds Fentress Architects to Portfolio of Studios

Posted June 9, 2025 Kansas City architecture and design firm Populous has announced its acquisition of Denver-based Fentress Architects, adding aviation, convention centers, museums and government facilities to its portfolio of projects. The acquisition significantly broadens the scope and scale… more