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KC lawyers: Federal #MeToo bill raises employers' risk, puts emphasis on...
A new federal bill expected to be signed into law could make sexual harassment complaints more public and costly for employers because of a ban on forcing them into arbitration. That puts an even...
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KC Dumpster owner's $5M recycling facility aims to build profits from...
The owner of KC Dumpster Co. plans to build the first fully permitted construction waste recycling site in Missouri. It aims to repurpose "north of 50%" of all the material it receives to be used for...
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KCK-based SkyMark Refuelers sells to Dallas private equity firm
A large Kansas City-based upfitter of refueling trucks for the aviation industry sold a majority stake to a Dallas private equity firm, poising the company to make acquisitions and enter new markets.
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Bill for $3.9M in unpaid taxes comes due with guilty plea for KC business owner
Rex Tarwater once provided security services to the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals, as well as other venues throughout the metro area, but now he faces a potential six-year prison sentence for tax evasion.
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KC operations deliver one-third of Arvest’s record mortgage year
Arvest Bank posted record $4.77 billion in mortgage loans in 2021. Kansas City market leader Mark Larrabee doesn't see any reason why the bank can't keep scaling that business.
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UMB Bank launches branch remodeling effort
UMB Bank's effort to refurbish its branch network will open the door for new amenities near its locations, including restaurants and coffee shops.
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New owner of Cochran Head Vick hopes to buy more KC-area accounting firms
An accounting firm with offices in Texas and Oklahoma bought Kansas City-based Cochran Head Vick & Co. and is now seeking add-on acquisitions throughout the bistate area as it pursues aggressive...
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Creative Planning deal brings first NYC office, plus sports and entertainment...
Creative Planning acquired its first physical location in New York City and added more expertise for handling the finances of athletes and entertainers.
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Overland Park-based TreviPay acquires Baton Financial
TreviPay has a new offering that grants business-to-business payment solutions for small businesses, thanks to its acquisition of a New Orleans company.
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St. Louis firm with national reach buys another KC-area financial planner
Not only is Lumia Wealth joining the same firm that acquired The Planned Approach in September, it also is following a similar approach and donating a portion of its sale proceeds to Operation...
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KC Current owners play the long game for women's sports
Angie and Chris Long got a taste of big-time soccer at the 2019 Women's World Cup. Now, as owners of Kansas City's NWSL team, they aim to change the equation not just for their sport, but for all...
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UMB economists: Investors shouldn’t panic about Ukraine war
Although the Russian invasion of Ukraine certainly is creating a humanitarian crisis, it isn't necessarily going to be a crisis for your investment portfolio. Four economists from UMB Bank talk about...
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KC lawyer: There are risks, rewards for offering creative benefits in tough...
Benefits and perks are great for attracting or retaining employees, but a Kansas City lawyer said it's important to consider their legal implications.
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New WarehouseQuote service helps smooth shipping from U.S. ports
WarehouseQuote has a new solution to bottlenecks at port cities.
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Shareholders express 'profound disappointment' in Heartland Financial CEO
A group of key shareholders, including former owners of Kansas City-area banks, are calling for Heartland Financial USA to find different leadership.
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Mean Mule’s agave gin adds to Crossroads distillery's reputation for creativity
Mean Mule Distilling Co.'s latest release puts a spin on gin, which is becoming a major creative outlet for Kansas City's craft distilling scene.
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Arvest hires former financial literacy expert from Mexican Consulate
Arvest's new community development manager has extensive experience running financial literacy programs for the Mexican Consulate in Kansas City.
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KC-based Leverage Lab picks Romania for its first non-U.S. office
Kansas City-based Leverage Labs founder AnnMarie Wills explains why she bet on Romania as the place to expand her business.
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Parent company of KC bank removes chairman who expressed 'profound...
A week ago, Heartland Financial USA Inc. executive operating chairman Lynn "Butch" Fuller publicly questioned the leadership and business plan of the company. Now he's been removed from his position.
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Bixby will retire as CEO of Kansas City Life Insurance Co.
After 24 years as president and CEO of Kansas City Life Insurance Co., Philip Bixby plans to retire on April 25.
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