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GBA Strategic Leadership Promotions

LENEXA, Kansas. – Sept. 21 – GBA is proud to announce numerous well-deserved promotions that help complete our new organizational senior-leadership structure. Read Article

C2FO awards grants to three KC nonprofits boosting Black entrepreneurs with intention

A new grants program developed by one of Kansas City’s biggest scaleups was founded with a clear purpose, said Jay Lott, announcing the effort’s first three nonprofit recipients and touting C2FO’s ongoing commitment to community engagement within the Kansas City region.“We want to support the nonprofit organizations that are focused on intentionally elevating Black entrepreneurs,” said Lott, sales director for the Leawood-based fintech company that boasts a global on-demand working capital platform. Read Article

Rockhurst University Celebrates Best-In-Area Ranking on U.S. News’ Best Regional Colleges List

Kansas City, Missouri — Rockhurst University earned a number of accolades for individual programs and for the University as a whole — including a best-in-area ranking — in the 2024 U.S. News and World Report Colleges list, released today. Read Article

Park University Alumni Association Announces Honorees of 2023 Annual Awards

Parkville, Mo.—September 6, 2023 — The Park University Alumni Association has announced the 2023 honorees of its four annual awards. Read Article

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Opens New Obstetrical Emergency Department

August 28, 2023 — AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Birth Center has opened an Obstetrical Emergency Department (OB ED) to serve the nearly 5,000 expecting mothers who deliver at the hospital each year. AdventHealth is the first hospital in the state of Kansas to offer an OB ED. Read Article

Commerce Bank, CommunityAmerica Credit Union, and Holy Rosary Credit Union are Accepted in KC Credit Enhancement Fund

Three area banks are engaging in a new loan loss reserve fund seeking to increase equity in small business lending. Read Article

Chiefs Invite Fans Around the Globe to Join "The World's Largest Tailgate Presented by Bud Light" Prior to 2023 NFL Kickoff Game

Visit www.chiefslive.com now to reserve a virtual seat. Read Article

Park University Appoints Dr. Donald Chrusciel as Vice President of Finance and Administration

Parkville, Mo.—August 28, 2023 — Park University announces the appointment of Donald Chrusciel, Ph.D., as its vice president of finance and administration, effective today. Read Article

PREP-KC Career Academies Get a Lift from Bank of America

Funding will increase college and career readiness for up to 625 students across six urban school districts in the 2023-2024 academic year. Read Article

Independence Transportation for All Planning Study Kicks-off

Survey, Mobility Workshop & Pop-Ups Announced Read Article