Area shopping centers added a plethora of new tenants this year, including local brands such as Tabu Knits Boutique, Bumblebee Macarons and Añejo Modern Mexican Cuisine. Zona Rosa added the most local brands, with nine newcomers and more slated to open soon. Chick-fil-A plans to replace former Applebee’s in Johnson County In addition, existing local … Read more
Kansas State University is looking to expand its innovation campus in Olathe in an effort to spur more economic development. The Olathe City Council approved a real estate contract and development agreement Tuesday with K-State’s Olathe Innovation Campus and VanTrust Real Estate to construct a new office building on nearly 11 acres in the bioscience … Read more
The Benefits of AR for Businesses AR technology can revolutionize the way we work and live. It enriches the traditional work environment and optimizes business processes while providing significant benefits in terms of safety, efficiency, and productivity. By allowing virtual objects and real-time information into the physical world, AR can dramatically expand the user’s access … Read more
The Kansas City Royals didn’t see any interruption in their 2023 television broadcasts, despite the parent company for broadcast partner Bally Sports Kansas City filing for bankruptcy, and a recent ruling should ensure it doesn’t happen in 2024, either. But after the 2024 season, it could be a whole new ballgame. Matches set for Copa … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — How does 40-50 days of vacation sound? It’s possible in 2024 if you’re strategic with your time off. Even if you only get 10-15 paid days off, you can make the most of it for more relaxation, travel or family time. List shows all 2024 federal holidays to manage time off … Read more
The final pieces of a plan to redevelop the former Kmart property in Merriam are starting to fall into place. Overland Park-based Drake Development submitted plans to the city to construct two restaurant buildings as part of the larger Merriam Grand Station project. Crossroads aims for community improvement district, potential sales tax Having restaurants was part … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City Starbucks is now the 11th Missouri location to successfully unionize. Employees at the 41st and Main location voted 18-13 Friday to join Starbucks Workers United, an affiliate of the Workers United union. Plan would turn former Kansas prison into tourist attraction “Now that our store has won the … Read more
New employees start with nothing in their retirement accounts. Reaching the popular goal of $1 million for their golden years seems daunting. But a select percentage reach that magic value every year. What are their secrets? In 1978, the retirement landscape changed with the start of the 401(k) plan. After that, the number of companies offering pension plans … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Crossroads leaders are making progress in their efforts to form a community improvement district. Crossroads Arts District Board Member David Johnson said his group’s about half-way through the signature collection process. Kansas City police search for package thief caught on camera “Once those signatures are collected meeting two separate thresholds, then … Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Buc-ee’s will officially open its doors to the public on Dec. 11 at its new Springfield, Missouri, location. The store opens at 6 a.m. Monday and a ribbon-cutting ceremony will follow at 11 a.m. Buc-ee’s looking at potential Kansas City, St. Louis locations Below are some quick facts about the Texas-based store: … Read more