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UAW: GM's latest proposal 'came up short,' and strike continues
General Motors Co. gave the United Auto Workers its latest comprehensive proposal for a new collective bargaining agreement late Monday night, but it was shot down on Tuesday. Terry Dittes, a vice...
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Fresh commercial talent drives Enterprise Bank's growth surge in KC
Enterprise Bank's Kansas City market president discusses drivers for the bank's strong commercial banking growth over the past two years.
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Park University hires new CFO after stint in key Las Vegas role
One of the Kansas City area's biggest universities has hired a CFO with an interesting job history. Park University hired Rana Lacer, who spent the last nine years at the Las Vegas Convention &...
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Fidelity Bank hires 25-year mortgage veteran
Fidelity Bank in Overland Park hired Scot Johansen, a 25-year mortgage lending veteran, as senior mortgage loan officer. Johansen spent the past 11 years as senior mortgage loan officer for First...
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Prime Capital adds a minority partner to boost growth
Glenn Spencer, CEO of Prime Capital Investment Advisors, shares what the Overland Park-based financial planning firm intends to do with the money it received by taking on a minority partner.
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On the Money: And the beat goes on for KC-area commercial banks
According to the FDIC's second-quarter results, banks based in the metro area maintain their growth rhythm.
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H&R Block makes $2M investment in the area's entrepreneurs through KCRise Fund
H&R Block Inc. CEO Jeff Jones announced Friday afternoon that the Kansas City-based company (NYSE: HRB) will invest $2 million in KCRise Fund II. The organization's second venture capital fund...
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Just one KC brewery wins a Great American Beer Festival medal
Only one brewery in the Kansas City area won a medal at this year’s Great American Beer Festival competition in Denver. Kansas City-based Boulevard Brewing Co. won a silver medal for Tank 7 in the...
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H&R Block looks to the startup community for inspiration
Jeff Jones, CEO of H&R Block Inc., believes there is a lot to learn from the way startups operate, and he’s spending millions of dollars to prove it. In June, H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) surprised...
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Kansas City-based VC fund partners with K-State
Kansas City-based Fulcrum Global Capital will open an office in the K-State Office Park in Manhattan, adjacent to the Kansas State University campus, as part of a strategic partnership. Fulcrum Global...
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CrossFirst Bank founder launches new 'generosity platform' startup
Ron Baldwin founded the third-largest bank based in Kansas City and retired as chairman in mid-2018, but he’s not done yet.
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Central Bank of Kansas City names new CEO to succeed longtime leader Dana
For the first time in 28 years, Central Bank of Kansas City has a new president and CEO.
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YRC restructures its operations leadership
With a new lineup in the C-suite and a new union contract in hand, YRC Worldwide Inc. is ready to reorganize its operations. The Overland Park-based trucking carrier will consolidate leadership of...
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New distiller West Bottoms Whiskey takes a page from craft brewers [PHOTOS]
Alex Lindsey plans to open West Bottoms Whiskey Co. at the end of this year with a unique business plan for the distilling industry in Kansas City. Lindsey plans to make handcrafted, small-batch...
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BKD names new managing partner for KC office
BKD LLP named a new managing partner for its Kansas City office. Rachel Dwiggins will assume the post on June 1. She succeeds Abe Cole, who has been promoted to a regional managing partner position....
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Bill could clear the way for banks to finance cannabis businesses
A bill with momentum in Washington could clear the way for banks to do business with the marijuana industry in states like Missouri, a local lawyer said.
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KC Fed creates division to boost community engagment, inclusion
Esther George, CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, created a Community Engagement and Inclusion Division. The new division is designed to address challenging community and economic issues,...
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What the UAW strike at Fairfax plant costs KC-area economy
The area economy is losing $20.4 million every week the strike continues at General Motors Co.'s Fairfax Assembly Plant, according to estimates by the Center for Automotive Research. That's because the...
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Behind the Deal: Acquisition boosts C2FO in its fastest-growing market
India is the fastest-growing market for C2FO, but its acquisition of Priority Vendor brings more than just market share.
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Boulevard's McDonald, Krum: two distinct personalities, one rapid rise
John McDonald and Jeff Krum have disparate personalities, but their partnership proved to be just the right brew for Boulevard's success.
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