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Quarterly bank results: Even as lending grows, problem loans wane
Commercial banks based in the Kansas City area report another strong performance in the third quarter.
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Mentorship leads to two iconic KC brands teaming up
Smiling with the pride of a new father, The Roasterie founder Danny O'Neill said his company’s latest retail location in Kansas City is by far the most special one he's opened, for a multitude of reasons.
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Front-runner for national UAW president has ties to KC
The front-runner to become the new president of the United Auto Workers has a connection to Ford Motor Co.'s Kansas City Assembly Plant in Claycomo. Gary Jones, a 60-year-old accountant who currently...
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American Century brings in more talent for push into ETFs
Kansas City-based American Century Investments added even more experience to its team as it prepares to launch a series of actively managed exchange-traded funds. The company hired Matt Lewis as vice...
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Indictment: Veteran faked ownership of area company to net $40M in contracts
Joseph Dial Jr. was charged in an eight-count fraud indictment related to an alleged scheme to unlawfully obtain $40 million in contracts set aside for service-disabled, veteran-owned businesses. Dial,...
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OP investment adviser is nation's fastest growing
The Kansas City area is home to two of the fastest-growing registered investment advisory firms in the nation, including the firm that topped the list.
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Attorney: Combating workplace sexual misconduct starts at the top
With sexual misconduct allegations in the news virtually daily, lawyers expect to see an uptick in lawsuits during the next few months. When people start to see they’re not alone, it encourages and...
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With tenant free of bankruptcy, CorEnergy doubles down on investment
With its tenant now free of bankruptcy and finding success with new drilling tests, CorEnergy Infrastructure Trust Inc. decided to buy out its minority partner in the Pinedale Liquids Gathering System...
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IRS agent: Emerging refund scam now targets business's data
Criminals are coming up with ever more sophisticated tax refund scams using real data, and they’re getting it from businesses. Steven Slazinik, assistant special agent in-charge of the St. Louis field...
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The latest buzz: New KC pro hoops team changes its name, drafts 2 players
To avoid a trademark dispute with the Georgia Tech, the new Kansas City professional basketball team agreed to change its name and mascot. The team hasn't publicly shared any information about its name...
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Bankers beware: This top 10 bank plans to build its first KC branch
PNC Bank plans to construct a handful of retail bank branches in its newest markets in 2018, including at least one in the Kansas City area.
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H&R Block brings on Amazon, Wal-Mart as retail partners for tax season
H&R Block is gearing up for its first tax season under CEO Jeff Jones, and it includes huge new partnerships with Amazon and Wal-Mart. The Kansas City-based tax preparer (NYSE: HRB) secured better...
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Lead Bank's new hires include Mariner Holdings executive
Lead Bank added two highly experienced executives to its team. Julie Pine was hired as the bank’s new general counsel and chief regulatory officer. Tim Gervy was hired as the bank’s new executive vice...
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Cover Story: Tracking the coming and going of Waddell & Reed execs
As Waddell & Reed Financial has struggled in recent years, it has seen plentiful changes among its executive ranks, including longtime boss Hank Herrmann.
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Cover Story: Waddell & Reed takes stock of itself
Changes in consumers' buying habits and the market — and the resulting effect on AUM — bring about changes to the Overland Park company's business and C suite. But will it be enough?
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Arvest nabs veteran commercial banker from JPMorgan Chase
Arvest Bank hired a banker with more than a dozen years of experience at Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase.
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New Lathrop Gage boss: Firm's challenges create opportunity
For the past three years, Kansas City's third-biggest law firm has been losing experienced attorneys, something not lost on incoming Managing Partner Cameron Garrison.
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Tradewind CEO: GOP tax bill would kill half of scheduled wind projects
As Congress debates the tax bill, hanging in the balance is the future of Lenexa-based Tradewind Energy Inc. and its 140 jobs, as well as the wind energy industry in general.
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Crane Brewing's new bottling line means it can get bigger by going smaller
Raytown-based Crane Brewing Co. installed a new packaging line that means it soon will be able to bring smaller-format bottles — and eventually cans — to the market, which will give it a better chance...
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Entrepreneur: Startup Zohr scratches an unexpected niche
The 2-year-old company, which will go to customers to fix or replace tires, continues to expand as its founder, Komol Choong, focuses on scaling business.
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