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Emphasis on fintech gives NBKC 'a kind of youthfulness'
NBKC Bank's chief technology officer said the company's involvement with fintechs has brought a youthful energy and confidence to build its own software where it makes sense.
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Florida company acquires Brush Creek Partners
Kansas City-based technology risk management insurance provider Brush Creek Partners reached an agreement to be acquired by BRP Group, which has 700,000 clients across the globe.
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Eastern Airlines' conversion project trades passengers for freight, will...
Eastern Airlines is betting lots of money on a plan to convert passenger aircraft into light freight haulers, a project that plans to create jobs in Kansas City. The airline is using a hangar near KCI...
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CommunityAmerica becomes biggest partner for Kansas City Comets
CommunityAmerica now is the largest partner of the Kansas City Comets, signing a two-year deal as title and jersey sponsor. The professional indoor soccer team joins the Chiefs and Royals in the credit...
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Childhood friendship helps Creative Planning add $800M in assets
Creative Planning CEO Peter Mallouk reached a deal with his best friend from grade school, allowing the firm to acquire an additional $800 million in assets in the Chicago area.
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Steadily’s $27M Series A round will bring more jobs to Lenexa
A big Series A round will help this insurance company bring more jobs to its Lenexa operations
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Armstrong Teasdale names new KC managing partner
Karrie Clinkinbeard's five-year stint ends as office managing partner for Armstrong Teasdale in Kansas City. Her successor has spent his entire 22-year career at the firm.
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KC-based Spotlight Analyst doubles office space, grows employment
After building its reputation with small and midsize companies, Spotlight Analyst Relations now is attracting bigger clients, leading to more growth, which leads to a need for more space.
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Chase Bank tests modular design with new Blue Springs branch
Chase Bank picked Blue Springs as the first location to test modular design, which experts say is a greener, faster and cheaper way to build.
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UMB Healthcare launches more benefits offerings
Already the fifth largest Health Savings Account provider in the nation, UMB Healthcare hopes to spark additional growth by offering more employer benefits accounts.
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KC pro esports team set to play in first major local tournament
Kansas City will host a major esports tournament for the first time, as one of three host cities for the Halo championship series in the U.S.
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BKD picks longtime Lathrop GPM litigation chair as chief legal officer
BKD once again tapped the partner ranks at Lathrop GPM to find a new chief legal officer.
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Commerce Bank names Collins as regional director of retail banking
Kelly Collins has worked at Commerce Bank for almost 22 years. Now, she leads retail banking for not just Kansas City, but also markets in Colorado and Oklahoma.
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UMB's financial education program for kids wins top-shelf award from ABA
UMB Financial Corp. earned national recognition for adapting its UMB Market program at the American Royal to a virtual environment to accommodate pandemic safety.
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KC experts: In wake of supply chain problems, businesses should reconsider...
The U.S. supply chain is facing a bottleneck with no end in sight. A Kansas City panel recommended that companies overhaul their business plans to accommodate delays.
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KC economy quickly rebounds from the pandemic, but challenges remain,...
Labor remains tight, and inflation is rearing its head right now, but overall, the forecast for the Kansas City area economy is pretty positive.
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Realto launches platform to trade real estate and other illiquid securities
Overland Park-based Realto launched its electronic trading platform for real estate and alternative securities. It aims to "provide all investors with the daily liquidity opportunities and transparency...
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KC brewery and distillery collaborate on limited edition wheat whiskey
The latest release from Kansas City-based Lifted Spirits Distillery is a Straight Wheat Whiskey made from Torn Label Brewing Co.'s House Brew.
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Financial Advisory Service surpasses $2B in assets
Financial Advisory Service surpassed $2 billion by attracting certified financial planners and building strong relationships with high net worth clients.
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Shell's renewable unit will acquire Kansas City-based solar developer Savion
Kansas City-based Savion LLC will be acquired by Shell New Energies US LLC, a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell PLC, for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition is expected to close this year, according...
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