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Sporting KC rides a wave of success into next season
Although Sporting Kansas City has more than a week to go before playing in the Dec. 7 Major League Soccer Cup championship game, next season already is looking like a winner — at least financially. By...
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With worldwide population growth ramping up demand for food and increasing property values, many wealth managers have begun to view farmland as a solid long-term investment and a nice way to diversify...
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Metzger takes on new role at National Bank Holdings
Tom Metzger was named the Chief of Enterprise Technology and Integration at National Bank Holdings Corp. Although he has new duties, Metzger will continue to serve as market president for the Bank...
View ArticleMutual Fund Store enjoys bullish run since sale
The Mutual Fund Store has grown zoomed along in the 18 months since it changed owners. CEO John Bunch said he has no intention of lifting his foot off the gas. "We've just started," Bunch said. "We're...
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Last call: Boulevard founder’s decision to sell mirrors others’ process
Nearing retirement age, John McDonald started thinking about an endgame — not just for himself, but for his business. Soon after turning 60, the founder of Boulevard Brewing Co. reached a deal to sell...
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Entrepreneur: Sporting KC’s Heineman: Constant innovation is goal
About to host the MLS Cup championship match against Real Salt Lake on Dec. 7, Sporting Kansas City is peaking on and off the field. It’s the local club’s first championship berth since 2004 and the...
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Entrepreneur: Milbank puts a gauge on its future
Eighty years ago, Milbank Manufacturing Co. got its start making watt-hour gauges that track the electricity used by a home or business. Those gauges were, and remain, the core business of the Kansas...
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James Dornbrook: Mutual Fund Store’s growth is ‘evolution, not revolution’
When Warburg Pincus LLC acquired a majority stake in Overland Park-based The Mutual Fund Store in July 2011, the overall assessment was that it would lead to huge growth. Two years later, it’s clear...
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Last call: Facts and figures on mergers and acquisitions
This week’s cover story looks at the tough decision about when, how and whether to exit a business you’ve founded. John McDonald, founder of Boulevard Brewing Co., walks through his decision to sell...
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Last call: Dodd discusses sale of The Corridor Group
Kathy Dodd founded The Corridor Group in 1989 with a telephone, a Rolodex of contacts and a strong will to succeed. After putting in 23 years of hard work to build her business into a premier...
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Last call: Yowell discusses sale of Datacore
Jeff Yowell, founder of Datacore Marketing, said he ignored several offers to buy his business before he finally started thinking seriously about selling. Yowell had built Westwood-based Datacore into...
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Half of banks want to buy, but few plan to sell
There is a growing disconnect between the number of banks willing to buy a competitor and those interested in selling. In a survey by Bank Director magazine, 52 percent of respondents said their bank...
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Mariner is back in acquisition mode, adds $780 million in assets
Mariner Wealth Advisors gained a presence in New York after acquiring a majority stake in New York City-based RR Advisory Group LLC for an undisclosed amount. RR Advisory Group has $780 million in...
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KC Ford plant escapes recall hell
Kansas City losing production of the newly designed 2013 Ford Escape really is starting to look like a giant blessing in disguise. When Ford Motor Co. announced plans to move production of the Escape...
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Local concussion lawsuit targets Chiefs
Independence attorney Ken McClain filed suit for damages due to injuries suffered by five former players of the Kansas City Chiefs. McClain used a clause in Missouri law — set to expire at the end of...
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Bank of Kansas City prunes its plan for branches
Bank of Kansas City now is retreating on its branch network plans, closing a location at 7500 College Blvd. in Overland Park. CEO Michael Viazzoli said the branch office will close at the end of...
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Entrepreneur: Sporting KC’s Heineman: Constant innovation is goal
About to host the MLS Cup championship match against Real Salt Lake on Dec. 7, Sporting Kansas City is peaking on and off the field. It’s the local club’s first championship berth since 2004 and the...
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Chevrolet Malibu mounts a comeback
Sales of the Chevrolet Malibu rebounded strongly in November, up 40.9 percent compared to last year, supporting the decision to put the car through a quick redesign last year. The newly designed 2014...
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BATS gains ground in European investment markets
BATS Global Markets captured a 40 percent market share with its new European Trade Reporting System. BATS launched the new European Trade Reporting System, known as BXTR, in November. It's now the...
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Fans pay record prices for MLS Cup tickets
The average price of tickets on the secondary market for Saturday's Major League Soccer Cup championship match has set a new record for the league. Fans are paying an average of $211 a ticket for the...
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