Missouri

In a Nutshell

Joe Biden has referred to the latest coronavirus aid package as a "down payment" for dealing with the pandemic.  Another stimulus bill providing more funding for tests, vaccinations, aid to cities and states, plus a third round of direct payments… more

Missouri December jobs report shows unemployment increase

Missouri non-farm payroll employment increased again in December 2020, but a large increase in the civilian labor force sent unemployment higher. Employment, seasonally adjusted, increased by 10,400 jobs over the month, and over-the year job losses from COVID-19 shutdowns fell… more

Cerner to bring on Erceg as new Chief Financial Officer

Approaching his departure from the company, a replacement has been announced for 30-year Cerner veteran and current CFO, Marc Naughton. Succeeding Naughton is Mark Erceg, who will join Cerner as Executive Vice President and CFO beginning Feb. 22, 2021. Naughton… more

KC region sees significant industrial growth in 2020

The last year presented many challenges, most centered around COVID-19. However the Kansas City region also had its bright spots. Similar to the rest of the country, the industrial real estate and supply chain sectors in Kansas City saw significant… more

Rebranding delivers return of Kansas City Monarchs

Resurrecting a part of Kansas City’s rich history, a new partnership is bringing back the name of the Kansas City Monarchs. Formed between the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and minor league team T-Bones Baseball Club, the partnership has resulted in… more

Coping with COVID: Local health officials urge patience from those waiting to receive vaccine

Area residents eager to receive a COVID-19 vaccination will have to wait a bit longer, according to regional health directors. In a joint statement issued Thursday, directors said high demand, low supply and continued priority for health workers means vaccine… more

Kansas City among candidates for NBA league expansion

Kansas City is pushing hard to land an NBA league expansion, hoping it will return after the Kansas City Kings were relocated to Sacramento, Calif. in 1985. A grassroots committee has formed in Kansas City, the group pitching T-Mobile Center… more

KC-based Alphapointe seals multi-million contract for widescale production, distribution of splints

A three-year, multi-million-dollar agreement has been signed between Alphapointe and Tactical Medical Solutions. The contract will allow Alphapointe to manufacture more than 150,000 ground-breaking splints to be distributed around the world. South Caroline-based Tactical Medical Solutions will serve as a… more

New home listings show first decline since July

Key housing market takeaways for 400+ U.S. metro areas during the 4-week period ending Jan. 10, 2021 included a mixture of increases and falls. The median home sale price increased 14 percent year over year to $320,025, according to real… more

Northpoint sells logistics center to General Motors

Automaker General Motors now owns the deed to the 1.26 million-square-foot Arlington Automotive Logistics Center, according to Tarrant County deed records. The two-building property, built on the site of the former Six Flags Mall in Arlington, was part of a… more