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In this edition of The Playbook, we take a look at why many leaders aren’t ready to navigate major change, why 'ghost jobs' are not going away and more. bizjournals.com/kansascity/n…
The Playbook: A gap is emerging in how teams adopt new training

The Playbook: A gap is emerging in how teams adopt new training

In this edition of The Playbook, we take a look at why many leaders aren’t ready to navigate major change, why 'ghost jobs' are not going away and more.

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Military veterans may earn lower salaries on average compared with nonveterans nationwide, but that varies significantly — and might be reversed — depending on where the veterans live. bizjournals.com/kansascity/n…
What wage gap? See where veterans earn a higher salary than nonveterans

What wage gap? See where veterans earn a higher salary than nonveterans

Nonveterans on average earn more than veterans nationwide, though the gap varies significantly — and might be reversed — depending on the state.

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France-based OPmobility left the metro area when GM shut down its Fairfax plant for a retooling. But now the supplier is back, with plans to lease a facility in Riverside. bizjournals.com/kansascity/n…
OPmobility returns to KC area with new Riverside plant that will create 100 jobs

OPmobility returns to KC area with new Riverside plant that will create 100 jobs

OPmobility will lease a 213,000-square-foot facility in Riverside to supply automotive parts to General Motors' Fairfax Assembly Plant.

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Commerce razed its prior branch at Nieman Road and Shawnee Mission Parkway, where the bank has been for decades. Its new full-service branch now is open in downtown Shawnee. bizjournals.com/kansascity/n…
Commerce Bank reopens newly constructed Nieman Road branch in Shawnee

Commerce Bank reopens newly constructed Nieman Road branch in Shawnee

Commerce Bank reopened its Shawnee branch at 11000 Shawnee Mission Parkway after replacing the old building with a new full-service facility.

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GM is temporarily laying off 506 workers at its Kansas City, Kansas, plant as Bolt production ends and the factory retools to build the Chevy Equinox. Equinox production is expected to start in mid-2027. bizjournals.com/kansascity/n…
GM lays off 506 workers at Kansas City plant as it retools for new production

GM lays off 506 workers at Kansas City plant as it retools for new production

GM will temporarily lay off 506 workers at its Kansas City plant as it transitions from Chevy Bolt to Equinox production starting mid-2027.

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Overland Park planners signed off on The Woods, a $500 million mixed-use project that would add 57 townhomes and 1,149 apartments to Corporate Woods. The City Council takes it up Dec. 7. bizjournals.com/kansascity/n…
Planning commission greenlights zoning change for $500M makeover at Corporate Woods

Planning commission greenlights zoning change for $500M makeover at Corporate Woods

The Overland Park Planning Commission approved a zoning change and preliminary plan for a $500 million mixed-use development at the Corporate Woods business park.

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The Royals have tapped Charlotte-based Elevate to sell premium seating and sponsorships for the new downtown ballpark. It will also weigh in on seating design and ticket pricing before construction begins. bizjournals.com/kansascity/n…
Royals hire Elevate to sell premium seats at new downtown ballpark

Royals hire Elevate to sell premium seats at new downtown ballpark

The Kansas City Royals tapped Elevate to manage premium seating and sponsorship sales for their new downtown ballpark, expanding a partnership begun in 2022.

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Fortune 500 company EMCOR Group has signed a deal to buy Lenexa-based P1 Construction, a family-founded contractor with more than 1,000 employees. P1 will keep its Lenexa headquarters and leadership team. bizjournals.com/kansascity/n…
EMCOR Group snags Lenexa specialty contractor as revenue climbs toward $650M

EMCOR Group snags Lenexa specialty contractor as revenue climbs toward $650M

EMCOR Group Inc. will acquire Lenexa-based P1 Construction LLC, a specialty contractor that reported $444 million in 2025 revenue and employs 1,000 people.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is out after three decades, and experts say the company had no real succession plan. Interim CEO Colette Kress takes over as the stock falls amid allegations about his personal conduct. bizjournals.com/kansascity/n…
Nvidia is not alone. How to respond when the face of your company becomes a liability

Nvidia is not alone. How to respond when the face of your company becomes a liability

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang exits amid misconduct allegations, prompting experts to warn about the risks of centralizing power without a clear succession plan.

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Job seekers are going viral for pranking AI interviewers. One sent his own AI clone to do the interview. Meanwhile, 63% of U.S. job seekers say they've now been interviewed by AI. bizjournals.com/kansascity/n…
Influencers are messing with AI interviewers, exposing new challenges for hiring

Influencers are messing with AI interviewers, exposing new challenges for hiring

AI interviewing surges to 14% of first-round hiring for frontline workers, but candidates are withdrawing and raising legal concerns.

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The laboratory provider previously faced federal scrutiny over an alleged kickback scheme involving small hospitals, leading to a $26.67 million civil settlement. bizjournals.com/kansascity/n…
Medical diagnostic company with history of legal scrutiny will cut 68 jobs in Lenexa

Medical diagnostic company with history of legal scrutiny will cut 68 jobs in Lenexa

Boston Heart Diagnostics plans to cease operations and cut 68 jobs in Lenexa following years of legal challenges and a multimillion-dollar federal settlement.

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Fringe Beerworks, which opened in 2016 as Lee's Summit's first brewery, will close for good on Dec. 31. It's the second Lee's Summit brewery to shut down in about three months. bizjournals.com/kansascity/n…
First brewery in Lee’s Summit will close as craft beer industry goes flat

First brewery in Lee’s Summit will close as craft beer industry goes flat

Fringe Beerworks, the first brewery to open in Lee's Summit, will close its doors at the end of the year.

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Most SBA variable-rate loans will see higher monthly payments if the Federal Reserve raises rates again in 2026, putting stress on small businesses already operating with thin margins. bizjournals.com/kansascity/n…
Many SBA borrowers will feel the squeeze of rising rates

Many SBA borrowers will feel the squeeze of rising rates

Most SBA variable-rate loans will see higher monthly payments if the Federal Reserve raises rates again in 2026, putting stress on small businesses already operating with thin margins.

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The Kansas City Regional Housing Fund launched with $25 million to support the development and preservation of 5,000 units across nine area counties. bizjournals.com/kansascity/n…
Kansas City Regional Housing Fund launches with $25M

Kansas City Regional Housing Fund launches with $25M

The Kansas City Regional Housing Fund launched with $25 million to support the development and preservation of 5,000 units across nine area counties.

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GM is temporarily laying off 506 workers at its Kansas City, Kansas, plant as Bolt production ends and the factory retools to build the Chevy Equinox. Equinox production is expected to start in mid-2027. bizjournals.com/kansascity/n…
GM lays off 506 workers at Kansas City plant as it retools for new production

GM lays off 506 workers at Kansas City plant as it retools for new production

GM will temporarily lay off 506 workers at its Kansas City plant as it transitions from Chevy Bolt to Equinox production starting mid-2027.

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Fortune 500 company EMCOR Group has signed a deal to buy Lenexa-based P1 Construction, a family-founded contractor with more than 1,000 employees. P1 will keep its Lenexa headquarters and leadership team. bizjournals.com/kansascity/n…
EMCOR Group snags Lenexa specialty contractor as revenue climbs toward $650M

EMCOR Group snags Lenexa specialty contractor as revenue climbs toward $650M

EMCOR Group Inc. will acquire Lenexa-based P1 Construction LLC, a specialty contractor that reported $444 million in 2025 revenue and employs 1,000 people.

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The Royals have tapped Charlotte-based Elevate to sell premium seating and sponsorships for the new downtown ballpark. It will also weigh in on seating design and ticket pricing before construction begins. bizjournals.com/kansascity/n…
Royals hire Elevate to sell premium seats at new downtown ballpark

Royals hire Elevate to sell premium seats at new downtown ballpark

The Kansas City Royals tapped Elevate to manage premium seating and sponsorship sales for their new downtown ballpark, expanding a partnership begun in 2022.

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Kansas City-area hospitals discharge 9,000 patients on average. This week's List show which facilities see the most traffic. bizjournals.com/kansascity/r…
Kansas City hospitals discharged 263,000 patients last year. See which were busiest

Kansas City hospitals discharged 263,000 patients last year. See which were busiest

Hospitals in the Kansas City area discharged more than 260,000 patients in 2025. These hospitals saw the most patients.

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Here are KC's top hospitals by revenue, including one with over 80% growth over the past year. bizjournals.com/kansascity/r…
Kansas City's hospitals bring in $65.42B in revenue last year

Kansas City's hospitals bring in $65.42B in revenue last year

The University of Kansas Hospital led area hospitals with $17.11 billion in revenue, while Liberty Hospital saw an 81.1% increase after joining.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is out after three decades, and experts say the company had no real succession plan. Interim CEO Colette Kress takes over as the stock falls amid allegations about his personal conduct. bizjournals.com/kansascity/n…
Nvidia is not alone. How to respond when the face of your company becomes a liability

Nvidia is not alone. How to respond when the face of your company becomes a liability

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang exits amid misconduct allegations, prompting experts to warn about the risks of centralizing power without a clear succession plan.

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