Follow Kansas City Business Journal, filter it, and define how you want to receive the news (via Email, RSS, Telegram, WhatsApp etc.) https://follow.it/feeds270 Fri, 01 Dec 2023 19:19:30 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo5ktx-wZesFt11cWWor9YPv Eric Kelley has spent more than 25 years at UMB Bank. When KC Mathews left for Commerce Bank in the summer, Kelley became interim chief investment officer. Now, it's a permanent role.]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:43:50 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo5ktx-wZesFt11cWWor9YPv https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo6YoKV2bHnIn-zdsCmHakzH The boots brand already is clinching wins, including unseating a longtime sponsor of a respected and fast-growing national rodeo association. Hyer Boots traces its roots to 1875 and lost its way (and its trademark) in the 1970s, but a descendant of the founder has brought the company back to life and is seeing solid early returns.]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:02:06 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo6YoKV2bHnIn-zdsCmHakzH https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo6YoKV2bHnIn6CY3L745TL_ With production set to begin in early 2025, here's a look at the latest information about Panasonic's EV-battery manufacturing plant in De Soto — from the length of the wings (think Empire State Building) to the number of workers at construction's peak (think thousands) to the project's scale (think huge).]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:59:37 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo6YoKV2bHnIn6CY3L745TL_ https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo6YoKV2bHnIn5VjH6qdYdAk An Independence company has built a big business on undeliverable shipments through service, employee growth and integrity. Recovery Management Corp. and its customer-facing side, Cargo Largo, now operate out of a giant new warehouse facility in Independence. The company creates a win-win for shippers, consumers and itself.]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:57:06 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo6YoKV2bHnIn5VjH6qdYdAk https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo79s_vEnfGL58b1naedg1wr The KC Wheel at Pennway Point won’t open in November as previously anticipated, but developers say they are in the final stages of construction.  Maryland-based developer ICON Experiences now hopes Kansas City’s new Ferris wheel will open sometime in early or mid-December and be operating in time for Christmas. Once construction is done, you’ll be able to see views of the downtown Kansas City skyline from 150 feet up while riding in one of the wheel’s 36 enclosed climate-controlled gondolas.  ICON…]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:55:02 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo79s_vEnfGL58b1naedg1wr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo79s_vEnfGL53n9ye8UNv30 The Kansas City Chiefs have been bumped out of Monday Night Football. The Chiefs now will play the New England Patriots at noon on Sunday, Dec. 17. The game originally was scheduled for Dec. 18 in prime time. The Philadelphia Eagles at the Seattle Seahawks matchup will take the game’s place on MNF in Week 15. The Eagles will play three straight games in prime time starting next week. This is the first time in NFL history that a game has been flexed out of Monday Night Football. It probably doesn’t…]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:53:24 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo79s_vEnfGL53n9ye8UNv30 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo5lIxPi9wnMs8b1naedg1wr Kansas City’s financial services industry has seen a remarkable transformation in recent years, largely due to the growing influence of the women who are breaking barriers and making their mark in this traditionally male-dominated field. In this engaging discussion, we bring together influential women from the Kansas City finance sector to discuss the industry’s climate for women, the crucial role of financial literacy and strategies to ignite interest in the field. Advertising Director Beth…]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:00:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo5lIxPi9wnMs8b1naedg1wr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo6d-4o8y7kmuKCY3L745TL_ Five of the top 10 highest-grossing musical acts performed in Kansas City this year — a huge improvement compared to the musical draw the city had in 2021.]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 22:37:38 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo6d-4o8y7kmuKCY3L745TL_ https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo7pKz2E67uFsMb1naedg1wr Scuola Vita Nuova Charter School is preparing to embark on its third expansion project in the last six years with a renovation of former Social Security Administration offices catty-corner from its main campus.]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 21:43:40 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo7pKz2E67uFsMb1naedg1wr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo7pKz2E67uFsClmFkX7M1Jw LocalCode Kansas City and developer Chip Walsh recently secured LCRA incentives to help transform a vacant elementary school from a major blighting influence to a mixed-use, mixed-income community hub in the historic Oak Park neighborhood.]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 21:33:12 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo7pKz2E67uFsClmFkX7M1Jw https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo6MNpwaLrlyUCejEQ2Mq9rY A company called C26 Hub will put a training facility in AdventHealth Sports Park's multisport facility. C26 Hub helps triathletes (and others) train for the cycling, running and swimming competitions. It's the first (and only) private tenant in Bluhawk's sports facility.]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:37:25 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo6MNpwaLrlyUCejEQ2Mq9rY https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo7rVXsOtr4OP-T5HJgy6HUf The Kansas City Current continues adding local vendors to its stadium, this time securing a well-known local brewery.]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:58:21 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo7rVXsOtr4OP-T5HJgy6HUf https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo5XA4HAzhc5Cps0ohxaO6Yr Richard Berkley served as mayor from 1979 to 1991, longer than any other mayor in Kansas City history.]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:31:59 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo5XA4HAzhc5Cps0ohxaO6Yr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo5XA4HAzhc5Cl1cWWor9YPv The American Royal's plans for the 127-acre site in Kansas City, Kansas, include the construction of a 390,000-square-foot barn with exhibition space, two indoor arenas, a 77,400-square-foot learning center and a concert lawn.]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:20:20 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo5XA4HAzhc5Cl1cWWor9YPv https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo5XA4HAzhc5Cnn9ye8UNv30 A $108 million build-to-suit distribution center for McKesson Medical-Surgical may become the first project in the Hunt Midwest Business Center's final phase.]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:59:15 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo5XA4HAzhc5Cnn9ye8UNv30 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo4991ss0u3zeilmFkX7M1Jw Cybersecurity startup Aspis Consulting is upgrading its office space by moving into downtown Kansas City.]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:05:37 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo4991ss0u3zeilmFkX7M1Jw https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo5-Z90Ngs5ATl1cWWor9YPv Check out this list of notable companies that made Kansas City their headquarters in 2023. In addition, a handful of companies — though not making the metro their HQ — made substantial changes to their presence in the area.]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 22:35:12 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo5-Z90Ngs5ATl1cWWor9YPv https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo5X5d3Wjy6r43n9ye8UNv30 The Black Pantry is expanding with its second retail location, which more than doubles its square footage. Founder Brian Roberts also is expanding the concept with a coffee shop and wine bar.]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 22:23:48 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo5X5d3Wjy6r43n9ye8UNv30 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo4bBEh6Id7klClmFkX7M1Jw Cadence Commercial Real Estate wanted to create a community improvement district to help fund about $21.3 million in improvements to Monticello Village Shopping Center. The project would have been eligible for as much as $6.1 million in reimbursements from the CID.]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 21:22:09 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo4bBEh6Id7klClmFkX7M1Jw https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo4lpMeAohiLnClmFkX7M1Jw The combination of Kansas City's Saint Luke's Health System and St. Louis' BJC Health System will create a behemoth in Missouri. They will have a combined 14 hospitals and expect to generate $10 billion in revenue.]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 18:25:15 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xqeiVMZ2jo4lpMeAohiLnClmFkX7M1Jw