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Delays Push Opening of Rock Island Bridge Redevelopment
Kansas City, Missouri, October 27, 2025 Flying Truss Flying Truss is a company dedicated to transforming historic infrastructure into vibrant community spaces. With a focus on innovative redevelopment projects, it specializes...
Afterword Tavern & Shelves Expands with Morning Coffee Service
Kansas City, MO, October 26, 2025 Afterword Tavern & Shelves Afterword Tavern & Shelves is a unique bar-bookstore hybrid located in the Crossroads Arts District of Kansas City. Established as a...
Kansas City Celebrates Historic Buildings and Community Spirit
Kansas City, October 24, 2025 909 Walnut / Historic Customs House Conversion Originally built in 1884, the Customs House at 9th and Walnut Streets played a significant role in Kansas City’s...
The Grand Seeks Additional Tax Abatement Amid Rising Crime
Kansas City, Missouri, October 24, 2025 The Grand Residential High-Rise The Grand is a prominent 21-story residential high-rise located at 1125 Grand Boulevard in downtown Kansas City. Originally converted from an...
Braum’s to Expand with New Locations in Topeka
Topeka, Kansas, October 23, 2025 Braum’s Braum’s is a renowned ice cream and fast-food restaurant chain originating in Oklahoma. The company was founded by Bill Braum in 1968 with the opening...
KCMOCO Candles Launches the ‘Tayvis’ Collection
Kansas City, Missouri, October 22, 2025 KCMOCO Candles KCMOCO Candles is a Kansas City-based company founded by Jess Priemer to craft unique, locally inspired candles that celebrate the city’s culture and...
Braum’s Plans Expansion into Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, Kansas, October 22, 2025 Braum’s Braum’s is a well-established ice cream and fast food chain based in Oklahoma with a rich history dating back to the 1930s. Founded amid the...
Leila’s Hair Museum to Close After Nearly 70 Years
Independence, MO, October 20, 2025 Leila’s Hair Museum Leila’s Hair Museum, located in Independence, Missouri, was established in 1986 by Leila Cohoon, a passionate advocate for the preservation of hair art....
Local Developer Announces 25 Affordable Homes in Kansas City
Kansas City, Kansas, October 20, 2025 North Star Development Project The North Star Development Project is an initiative led by local developer Fran Sutton, focusing on creating affordable housing in Kansas...
Finance
Kansas City Tech Sector Poised for Growth Amid Challenges
Kansas City, Missouri, October 8, 2025 KC Tech Council The KC Tech Council is a leading industry organization representing nearly 200 member companies dedicated to fostering growth and workforce development within...
Missouri government updates: 7 steps renters & homeowners need today
Kansas City, Missouri, August 29, 2025 Missouri enacted a package of housing and tax changes that affect Kansas City renters, homeowners, small businesses and visitors. Key moves include repeal of the...
How Missouri government updates could change your taxes – 5 quick actions
Kansas City, MO, August 29, 2025 Missouri has enacted broad tax changes that will affect Kansas City residents in everyday ways. Key shifts include the elimination of state capital gains tax...
How to spot Missouri government updates that affect your property taxes
Kansas City, MO, August 28, 2025 Property tax changes can hit Kansas City homeowners and buyers unexpectedly. This guide explains where to find official updates from the Missouri State Tax Commission...
How to invest in the Missouri economy’s next growth sectors
Kansas City, Missouri, August 28, 2025 Kansas City sits at the center of Missouri’s fastest-growing industries, from fintech, AI and cybersecurity to advanced manufacturing, agribusiness, biotech, logistics and real estate. Venture...
How to track Missouri government updates that affect your taxes and benefits
Kansas City, MO, August 27, 2025 Missouri government updates can impact Kansas City residents, visitors, and local businesses. This guide explains practical ways to stay informed about sales tax shifts, benefit...
How to find high-paying jobs in the changing Missouri economy
Kansas City, MO, August 27, 2025 Kansas City’s economy is shifting, and high-paying roles are concentrated in healthcare, technology, and finance. This guide explains which industries to target, the certifications and...
Kansas City Home Prices Surge Amid National Housing Crisis
Kansas City Real Estate Kansas City Real Estate has established itself as a key player in the regional housing market, operating for several decades with a focus on property development,...
Tiger 21 Expands its Network to Kansas City
Tiger 21 Founded in 1999 by Michael Sonnenfeldt, Tiger 21 is a prestigious peer membership organization dedicated to supporting ultra-high-net-worth individuals in preserving and growing their wealth through shared insights...
CONSTRUCTION
Delays Push Opening of Rock Island Bridge Redevelopment
Kansas City, Missouri, October 27, 2025 Flying Truss Flying Truss is a company dedicated to transforming historic infrastructure into vibrant community spaces. With a focus on innovative redevelopment projects, it specializes...
Braum’s to Expand with New Locations in Topeka
Topeka, Kansas, October 23, 2025 Braum’s Braum’s is a renowned ice cream and fast-food restaurant chain originating in Oklahoma. The company was founded by Bill Braum in 1968 with the opening...
Braum’s Plans Expansion into Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, Kansas, October 22, 2025 Braum’s Braum’s is a well-established ice cream and fast food chain based in Oklahoma with a rich history dating back to the 1930s. Founded amid the...
Local Developer Announces 25 Affordable Homes in Kansas City
Kansas City, Kansas, October 20, 2025 North Star Development Project The North Star Development Project is an initiative led by local developer Fran Sutton, focusing on creating affordable housing in Kansas...
One Light Luxury Apartments Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
Kansas City, Missouri, October 16, 2025 One Light Luxury Apartments Founded in 2015 in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, One Light Luxury Apartments marked a significant milestone as the first new high-rise...
Dillons Announces New Marketplace Opening in Olathe
Olathe, October 13, 2025 Dillons Dillons is a prominent grocery chain headquartered in Hutchinson, Kansas, with a long-standing history of serving communities in the region. Originally established to provide fresh and...
Olathe Welcomes Dillons Grocery Chain Back With $40 Million Investment
Olathe, Kansas, October 12, 2025 Dillons Dillons is a prominent grocery chain based in Hutchinson, Kansas, with a history spanning over 100 years. Owned by Kroger, a Cincinnati-based grocery giant, Dillons...
Kansas City Expands Affordable Housing with New Developments
Kansas City, Missouri, October 11, 2025 Guadalupe Centers Guadalupe Centers is a community-focused organization dedicated to improving the lives of residents through comprehensive social services and development projects. Founded with a...
Lee’s Summit, Missouri Plans New Costco Location
Lee’s Summit, Missouri, August 13, 2025 Drake Development Drake Development is an Overland Park-based real estate development company specializing in large-scale commercial and mixed-use projects. With a focus on community enhancement...
Marketing
Why the Missouri economy is shifting and how small businesses can adapt
Kansas City, Missouri, August 27, 2025 Missouri’s economy is changing fast and Kansas City small businesses must adapt to stay competitive. This guide outlines pragmatic moves — diversify revenue, adopt simple...
Kansas City Companies Shine on Inc. 5000 List
Kansas City, Missouri, August 14, 2025 Crux KC Crux KC is a dynamic marketing company based in Kansas City, known for its strategic collaboration with OCCU-TEC Inc. Initiated approximately four years...
Real Estate
The Grand Seeks Additional Tax Abatement Amid Rising Crime
Kansas City, Missouri, October 24, 2025 The Grand Residential High-Rise The Grand is a prominent 21-story residential high-rise located at 1125 Grand Boulevard in downtown Kansas City. Originally converted from an...
Local Developer Announces 25 Affordable Homes in Kansas City
Kansas City, Kansas, October 20, 2025 North Star Development Project The North Star Development Project is an initiative led by local developer Fran Sutton, focusing on creating affordable housing in Kansas...
One Light Luxury Apartments Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
Kansas City, Missouri, October 16, 2025 One Light Luxury Apartments Founded in 2015 in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, One Light Luxury Apartments marked a significant milestone as the first new high-rise...
Kansas City Expands Affordable Housing with New Developments
Kansas City, Missouri, October 11, 2025 Guadalupe Centers Guadalupe Centers is a community-focused organization dedicated to improving the lives of residents through comprehensive social services and development projects. Founded with a...
Kansas City Ice Cream Shops Lead Shift to Natural Ingredients
Kansas City, Missouri, October 6, 2025 Betty Rae’s Betty Rae’s is a locally established ice cream shop renowned for its commitment to natural ingredients and unique flavors. With roots in Kansas...
Missouri economy housing warning: when to buy, sell or refinance
Kansas City, MO, August 29, 2025 Kansas City’s housing market is active: median prices are rising while inventory is loosening, and metro population growth is driving steady demand. Sales are steady,...
Missouri government updates: 5 immediate steps renters should take
Kansas City, MO, August 28, 2025 Missouri has changed rental rules that affect Kansas City tenants and short-term visitors. This guide explains immediate steps renters should take: obtain and review a...
How to spot Missouri government updates that affect your property taxes
Kansas City, MO, August 28, 2025 Property tax changes can hit Kansas City homeowners and buyers unexpectedly. This guide explains where to find official updates from the Missouri State Tax Commission...
Missouri economy and housing: what renters and buyers must know
Kansas City, MO, August 28, 2025 Kansas City’s housing scene is shifting: median home prices in Missouri have risen to about $251,500 (roughly 6% year-over-year), inventory is up with around 27,000...