Missouri


Martinrea Riverside Manufacturing Plant Will Lay Off 144 Employees

Posted November 20, 2024 Martinrea International Inc. plans to permanently lay off 144 employees in the Kansas City vicinity, adding to the recent job cuts in the manufacturing sector. Martinrea Riverside first opened its doors in 2015. The facility, located… more

Former Kansas City Star Printing Press Building to be Repurposed into Data Center

Posted November 18, 2024 Updated at 3:22 p.m., November 21,  2024 Kansas City-based Patmos announced it plans to repurpose the Kansas City Star's former printing press building into a new flagship data center. The 400,000-square-foot building plotted on roughly 5… more

Charles Garney, Founder of Garney Construction Companies, Dies at 92

Posted November 18, 2024 Charles Garney, founder and former CEO of Garney Construction, passed away on Wednesday, two weeks before his 93rd birthday. A Kansas City native, Garney was born on Nov. 27, 1931. He founded North Kansas City-based Garney… more

Rockhurst, Kansas City University Creates Program to Foster More KC Health Professionals

Posted November 13, 2024 Rockhurst University and Kansas City University leaders have signed a new agreement to create more pathways for students seeking healthcare degrees. For the fall 2025 semester, the Rockhurst University-Kansas City University Early Acceptance, ROKC-EAP, Program will… more

General Motors to End Production of Cadillac XT4 at Fairfax

Posted November 8, 2024 General Motors Co. will no longer produce the Cadillac XT4 at its Fairfax plant come January. The Cadillac XT4, a gas-powered SUV, is the latest vehicle model to cease production at the Kansas City, Kansas plant.… more

Survey: Newsweek Ranks KC Metro Hospitals ‘Best-In-State’

Posted November 7, 2024 Newsweek’s America’s Best-In-State Hospitals for 2025 has recognized several Kansas City metro area hospitals. The survey ranks hospitals nationwide to identify the 700 best hospitals that excel in patient care quality. The survey’s methodology compiles data… more

Conexon Hires Industry Veteran John Walburn as COO

Posted November 6, 2024 Conexon hired industry veteran John Walburn as its new chief operating officer, who previously held telecommunication leadership roles in Arizona. Walburn joins Conexon from Arizona where he served as vice president of operations at broadband communications… more

280,000 SF Retail Center in Blue Springs Sells to Chicago-based JLL Capital Markets

Posted November 5, 2024 Adam's Dairy Landing, a nearly 280,000-square-foot retail center in Blue Springs has been sold to Chicago-based JLL Capital Markets. The building is located at the southeast corner of I-70 and Adam's Dairy Pkwy, approximately 20 miles east… more

WellSky Acquires California-based Bonafide to Meet Rising Demand

Posted October 30, 2024 WellSky has acquired California-based Bonafide, a company that specializes in software solutions for durable and home medical equipment. The acquisition will see Overland Park-based WellSky gain over 200 new clients in the durable medical equipment (DME)… more

Visit KC Selects Brett Oetting as Chief Operating Officer

Posted October 30, 2024 Kansas City tourism organization has expanded its leadership roster and found its first-ever chief operating officer. Visit KC announced it appointed Brett Oetting as COO, effective November 11. He brings 24 years of tourism experience to… more