Overland Park

Overland Park Research Institute Adds Clinical Laboratory Division

Posted November 13, 2024 Overland Park-based Dr. Vince Clinical Research, a medical research institute, announced the addition of an in-house laboratory to help streamline new studies. DVCR is a full-service contract research organization specializing in medical trials focused on neuroscience,… more

A Buc-ee’s Travel Center Coming to KCK

Posted November 12, 2024 The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas has approved a development agreement for a Buc-ee’s Travel Center near the Kansas Speedway. The UG approved a zoning request and development agreement for the gas… 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

Prime Capital Financial Names Julia Stout President of Two Divisions

Posted November 7, 2024 Overland Park-based Prime Capital Financial has named Julia Stout president of its retirement plan consulting business, Prime Capital Retirement, as well as its financial wellness company, Prime Capital Wellness. Stout joins Prime Capital with more than… more

Mariner Wealth Advisors Latest Partnership Opens Door to More Acquisitions

Posted October 31, 2024 Mariner Wealth Advisors has entered into a partnership with Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions, which sees the ladder invest a significant minority in the Overland Park firm. Mariner now has more than $245 billion in combined assets… 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

Propio Adds Three Language Services Companies to its Roster

Posted October 17, 2024 Overland Park-based Propio Language Services announced it has acquired three companies to advance its language services. Propio acquired Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas-based Akorbi; Kissimmee, Florida-based ASL Services, Inc. and Minneapolis, Minnesota-based United Language Group (ULG), the company… more

Asset Manager Firm TPG Buys Minority Stake in Creative Planning

Posted September 30, 2024 Creative Planning has entered into a deal to sell a minority stake in the company to asset management firm TPG. TPG is investing in Creative Planning through TPG Capital, a U.S. and European private equity arm… more

Tortoise Capital Advisors Selects Brett Wright as New CRO

Posted September 24, 2024 Overland Park-based Tortoise Capital Advisors, LLC has found its new chief revenue officer. Tortoise Capital Advisors, an investment company that primarily operates in the energy and power infrastructure sectors, announced Brett Wright as the new chief… more

Black & Veatch Hires Ashley Davidson as Senior Vice President, CMO

Posted September 23, 2024 Overland Park-based Black & Veatch announced Ashley Davidson will join the company as senior vice president and chief marketing officer. Davidson will spearhead the company’s global marketing strategy and support commercial growth and client engagement, according… more