Missouri


Hunt Midwest Sold 58 Acres of Business Center to Philadelphia-based Alterra IOS

Posted August 15, 2024 Kansas City-based Hunt Midwest has sold 58 acres of its Hunt Midwest Business Center to Philadelphia-based real estate firm Alterra IOS. Alterra IOS purchased 58 acres at three locations along Parvin Road and Arlington Avenue that… more

Kansas City Full Council Advances Behavioral Health Facility

Posted August 14, 2024 Updated 9:35 a.m., August 16, 2024 The Kansas City Finance, Governance, and Public Safety Committee today voted unanimously to advance a proposed ordinance that would bring a behavioral health hospital to Kansas City. The proposed ordinance… more

Where Does MO, KS Rank in Adult Mental Illness Rates?

Posted August 14, 2024 An analysis from KFF found Missouri to be in the top ten states with the highest percentage of adults reporting mental illness. The analysis used data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)… more

Spencer Fane Acquires New Mexico-based Montgomery & Andrews

Posted August 12, 2024 Spencer Fane LLP announced it will combine with New Mexico firm, Montgomery & Andrews PA, adding 11 new attorneys to Spencer Fane. Following the combination, Spencer Fane will offer its services through a network of more… more

Lockton Names Tim Ryan President of U.S. Operations

Posted August 12, 2024 Kansas City-based Lockton Cos. announced today Tim Ryan has been appointed as the company’s U.S. president. Ryan began his new role effective immediately on Wednesday, August, 7. Ryan will report to Ron Lockton, chairman and CEO… more

TranSystem Completes Merger With Pennsylvania-based Gannett Fleming

Posted August 9, 2024 TranSystem announced it has completed a strategic merger with Pennsylvania-based engineering firm Gannett Fleming. The merger joins the companies with approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and a highly skilled workforce of more than 5,000 employees, according… more

HCA Midwest Health Names Josh Gill as Lee’s Summit Medical Center COO

Posted August 6, 2024 HCA Midwest Health announced Josh Gill has been appointed the role of chief operating officer of Lee’s Summit Medical Center. Gill assumed his new position on August 1, accoridng to the announcement. He most recently served… more

Construction Industry Adds 25,000 Jobs in July Despite Rise in Unemployment

Posted August 6, 2024 The construction industry added 25,000 jobs in July as the industry experienced an increase of 3.0% in employment year-over-year. The surge in construction jobs follows an unemployment rate increase of 3.9% in July, according to the… more

KC Civic Council Elects Lisa Krigsten as New Chair

Posted August 6, 2024 The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City has announced the election of Lisa Krigsten as a new chair. Krigsten will serve a two-year term as chair, effective August 1, 2024, according to a release Monday. She… more

KC Metro Ranked Among Highest Gen Z Homeowner Rates

Posted August 6, 2024 A study from SmartAsset ranked the metro areas where Gen Z is buying homes at the fastest rates, with Kansas City among the highest in the nation. Kansas City ranked No. 6 on the top ten… more