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Boulevard’s next expansion stop: South Carolina
Boulevard Brewing Co. announced that before the end of the month it will begin distribution in South Carolina, the fourth new distribution area the brewer has added in the past 60 days. The Kansas...
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Royals announce World Series ticket sales
After a 29-year absence from the postseason, it’s surreal for some to hear the Kansas City Royals announce that they’ve opened registration for an opportunity to buy tickets for potential World Series...
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Why Ivy Funds re-upped as Sporting KC’s largest sponsor
Ivy Funds didn’t hesitate to become Sporting Kansas City’s largest corporate supporter — signing a five-year extension of its jersey sponsorship — mainly because of the strong relationship of trust...
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Missouri Mavericks will join newly merged hockey league
Just 17 days from the start of their season, the Missouri Mavericks are joining a brand-new hockey league. The move is due to a merger between the two main Double A minor hockey leagues in the United...
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Ex-general counsel sues Waddell & Reed for breach
Once responsible for defending Waddell & Reed Financial Inc. from legal action, Daniel Schulte switched sides and is suing his former employer for breach of contract. Schulte was general counsel at...
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Assurant Employee Benefits CEO will retire
John Roberts, CEO of Assurant Employee Benefits, announced that he plans to retire on Jan. 1. Assurant Employee Benefits set up shop in the Kansas City area in 1975 and is headquartered at 2323 Grand...
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3 things retirement planners are tracking in Congress
Vince Morris, president of the Retirement Plan Services Division at Bukaty Cos., expects lots of change in the rules surrounding retirement plans after returning from a trip to Washington and meeting...
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Mariner Holdings launches retirement advisory
Leawood-based Mariner Holdings created a new entity called Mariner Retirement Advisors, that will offer 401(k) advisory services. Mariner's existing 401(k) practice led by Tim Helsel will be absorbed...
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Newsmaker: Mallouk: ‘It’s amazing how quick capitalism can work’
It's no surprise to learn that Peter Mallouk, who has four undergrad degrees from the University of Kansas, believes that preparation, vision and planning are the key ingredients to success. He is...
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Tapping the trillions: Meet the C2FO team
When Sandy Kemper decided to turn his vision for C2FO into a reality, he started by putting the right people in the right jobs. Kemper has picked up executives with experience in the technology, retail...
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Tapping the trillions: This man wants to change how you’re paid
Sandy Kemper has led one of the region’s largest banks and a startup tech company. He knows the advantage of financial strength and the challenge of maintaining cash flow. All this experience comes...
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James Dornbrook: Teamwork makes Ivy Funds-Sporting KC deal work
When Ivy Funds signed a five-year extension on its jersey sponsorship of Sporting Kansas City, it extended a partnership that has some unique aspects for sports marketing. Sporting KC is the only...
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Kansas Supreme Court suspends Overland Park lawyer
The Kansas Supreme Court on Friday suspended the law license of Paul Hasty Jr. The indefinite suspension, ordered due to attorney misconduct, bars the Overland Park attorney from practicing law in the...
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With business booming, Royals execs work to keep the rally going
The Kansas City Royals playoff run has turned into a home run for the business side of the team, with television ratings off the chart and fans gobbling up merchandise faster then the team can put it...
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Butterfly Labs argues legal actions have no merit
Attorneys for Leawood-based Butterfly Labs Inc. filed a motion to dismiss a complaint by the Federal Trade Commission, because it didn't establish evidence of wrong doing. The Federal Trade Commission...
View ArticleMetcalf Bank will take a new name
Metcalf Bank will change its name to Central Bank of the Midwest on Nov. 14. Metcalf Bank CEO Tom Fitzsimmons said the name change isn't due to an ownership change. Instead, he said it's part of a...
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Arvest Bank will offer new Apple Pay mobile wallet system
Arvest Bank is one of the first regional banks in the Kansas City area to announce that it will participate in the Apple Pay mobile wallet system. Apple Pay was introduced about a month ago with the...
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Lockton Benefit Group names Reiff as president
Lockton Cos. Inc. announced Monday that Bob Reiff will become the new president of its global employee benefits consulting business Lockton Benefit Group. Reiff replaces Mike Brewer, who has been...
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One year later: Boulevard finds its rhythm within a larger entity
Nearly one year after John McDonald sold a majority stake in Boulevard Brewing Co. to Belgian brewers Duvel Moortgat, the merged entity set itself up on solid ground and is growing faster than either...
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One year later: Boulevard founder McDonald's new role
On Oct. 17, it will be exactly one year since John McDonald reached an agreement to sell a majority interest in Boulevard Brewing Co. to family-owned Belgian craft brewers Duvel Moortgat, and he...
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