Missouri


Time for Business to Get Involved

This year’s Ingram’s 250 assembly devoted an inordinate amount of time to the issue of violent crime. Let’s do something about it. That was my take-away on Sept. 7 as we wrapped up the 2018 Ingram’s 250 General Assembly at… more

LaunchKC Reveals Eight Companies to Receive $60,000 Grant

Posted November 18, 2025 The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City has announced the eight startup companies selected as recipients of the 2026 LaunchKC grants competition. LaunchKC revealed the winners at the 4th annual LaunchKC Liftoff hosted at J. Rieger… more

H&R Block CEO Jeff Jones Sells Nearly $8.2M in Stocks

Posted November 17, 2025 H&R Block Inc. CEO Jeff Jones has sold nearly $8.2 million worth of the company's stock. Jones sold 176,449 H&R Block shares for the price of $46.46 each, totaling just under $8.2 million, according to a… more

NKC Health Received Award by Missouri Hospital Association

Posted November 12, 2025 The Missouri Hospital Association (MHA) honored NKC Health with the 2025 Aim for Excellence Award for its outstanding clinical outcomes. MHA announced the honor on November 5 during its 103rd Annual Convention. Established in 2016, the… more

CommunityAmerica Closes Merger with UNIFY Financial Credit Union

Posted November 11, 2025 Lenexa-based CommunityAmerica has announced the completion of its merger with UNIFY Financial Credit Union, expanding its footprint in five states and creating a company with over $9 billion in assets. Following the merger, CommunityAmerica became a… more

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Names Stephanie Rosentreter CFO

Posted November 5, 2025 AdventHealth Shawnee Mission has named Stephanie Rosentreter as its new chief financial officer. Rosentreter will oversee strategic financial planning and management for AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, as well as AdventHealth Prairie Star and AdventHealth College Boulevard, according… more

Revival in the West Bottoms

When was the last time you went to an event at Kemper Arena? Do you even remember how to get there? For the younger generations, do you even know what it is?   For at least the past decade, the arena has sat… more

Kauffman Foundation Names New CFO, Formerly of CrossFirst Bank

Posted November 4, 2025 The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation announced Ben Clouse, who previously served as chief financial officer for CrossFirst Bank, has been named the nonprofit’s next CFO. Clouse will begin his new role effective Tuesday, November 11, according… more

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

UMKC Names Troy Nash as Director of Lewis White Real Estate Center

Posted November 3, 2025 Troy Nash has been named the new director of the University of Missouri-Kansas City's Lewis White Real Estate Center. Nash, a Kansas City native, succeeds Chuck Connely as the director of UMKC’s real estate school. Connely… more