Missouri


The Discouraging Loss of Sprint

For decades, Sprint was the dominant brand in the Kansas City region, and the organization was deeply rooted in the fabric of our great city. Over the years and despite its growth and significant cashflow, Sprint encountered financial struggles trying to compete with carriers… more

CRB Announces Three C-Suite Leadership Changes

Posted August 5, 2025 Kansas City-based CRB announced a restructuring of its leadership team with the addition of three new C-Suite roles. Lee Emel, formerly the interim president and CEO, will now serve as the chief innovation officer. Shannah Falcone… more

McCarthy Building Companies Names Leadership Team for Overland Park Office

Posted August 5, 2025 McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., has assembled an executive leadership team for its Kansas City office, who together make up a combined 70 years of construction industry experience. Joe Lewandowski, recently promoted to vice president and business… more

Fry-Wagner Sells KC Operations to Memphis-based Armstrong Company

Posted August 5, 2025 The Armstrong Company, a moving company, has expanded into the Kansas City area following its acquisition of Fry-Wagner Moving and Storage’s KC operations. Established in 1908 and headquartered in St. Louis, Fry-Wagner is a fourth-generation family-owned… more

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Verimore Bank Merges with Clay County Savings Bank

Posted August 4, 2025 Verimore Bank has officially merged with Clay County Savings Bank, expanding its footprint in Northern Missouri. The merger between the two banks was completed on July 28. All Clay County Savings Bank locations reopened as Verimore… more

An Ordinance, A Vote and a Complicated Ballot

Last night I was able to attend a meeting of the National Association of Women in Construction.  The Kansas City chapter has grown to close to 100 members making it the largest chapter in the country.  All of the women,… more

Euronet Announces $248M Merger With CoreCard

Posted July 31, 2025 Leawood-based Euronet announced it has entered into a merger agreement with CoreCard in an acquisition valued at approximately $248 million. The stock-for-stock merger transaction has been approved by the boards of directors of both companies and… more

Kansas City Council Approves Crossroads Community Improvement District

Posted July 29, 2025 The Kansas City Council voted to approve a petition to establish the Crossroads Community Improvement District, which will address public safety and beautification efforts for the area. The district spans the entire Crossroads Arts District, bounded… more

Port KC Approves $480M Resolution for 800 Grand Project

Posted July 29, 2025 Port KC has approved a resolution that will advance a development and preservation project for one of Kansas City’s historic skyscrapers. On Monday, Port KC Commissioners voted to approve a resolution inducing the issuance of bonds… more