Kansas City metropolitan area

The Cordish Companies and Power & Light District Celebrate Grand Opening of Iconic Three Light Luxury Apartments in Kansas City, MO

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cordish Companies and Power & Light District are proud to announce the grand opening of Three Light Luxury Apartments in Kansas City, MO. Team members from The Cordish Companies and Power & Light District were joined by Mayor Quinton Lucas, City Manager Brian Platt, city officials and distinguished guests from the City of Kansas City, MO to celebrate the opening of the brand-new addition to Kansas City's skyline. Click here to download video and image files. 

Key Points: 
  • Team members from The Cordish Companies and Power & Light District were joined by Mayor Quinton Lucas, City Manager Brian Platt, city officials and distinguished guests from the City of Kansas City, MO to celebrate the opening of the brand-new addition to Kansas City's skyline.
  • A landmark tower of gleaming glass, Three Light joins its sister properties, One Light and Two Light – both 97% occupied, as the next phase of luxury living in the Power & Light District.
  • "Like its sister properties One Light and Two Light, Three Light is on par with any residential community in the country.
  • Since the opening of the nine-city block Power & Light District, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, downtown Kansas City has garnered national attention for its urban renaissance.

Bally's Kansas City Announces Property Expansion Opening

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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PROVIDENCE, R.I., Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bally's Corporation (NYSE: BALY) today announced that Bally's Kansas City will officially open its land-based property expansion featuring over 35,000 square feet of new gaming and retail space.

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  • PROVIDENCE, R.I., Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bally's Corporation (NYSE: BALY) today announced that Bally's Kansas City will officially open its land-based property expansion featuring over 35,000 square feet of new gaming and retail space.
  • The expansion represents the most significant investment that Bally's Corporation has made in the property since its acquisition in 2020.
  • As part of the expansion, Bally's reimaged its casino floor and added new gaming products, including 200 new games and a dedicated high-limit slot area.
  • A series of steel frames and fabric panels illuminate the new façade, lighting up the Kansas City sky.

Temporary Wall Systems Opening New Locations in Kansas and Missouri

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Temporary Wall Systems (TWS), the first and leading full-service, temporary containment wall provider in the United States, is opening two new locations on both sides of the Missouri-Kansas state line and will showcase their rentable wall solutions at Innovation Expo 2023 on Tuesday, Sept. 19.

Key Points: 
  • Local owners in Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas City, Kansas team up to provide the temporary, rentable containment walls on both sides of the city's state line divide
    KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Temporary Wall Systems (TWS), the first and leading full-service, temporary containment wall provider in the United States, is opening two new locations on both sides of the Missouri-Kansas state line and will showcase their rentable wall solutions at Innovation Expo 2023 on Tuesday, Sept. 19.
  • Innovation Expo is held from 8 to 11 a.m. at The Builders Training Center on 105 W. 12th Avenue, North Kansas City, Missouri.
  • For Cody and Andrea Herbster, owning the TWS in Kansas City, Kansas, is a goal the husband-and-wife duo has wanted to achieve for several years.
  • For more information about Temporary Wall Systems Kansas City, Kansas, please visit https://tempwallsystems.com/locations/kansas-city-ks/ and for more information about Temporary Wall Systems Kansas City, Missouri, please visit https://tempwallsystems.com/locations/kansas-city-mo/ .

Ecovyst Announces Planned Expansion of Kansas City, KS Silica Catalyst Production Capability

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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Ecovyst Inc. (NYSE: ECVT) (“Ecovyst” or the “Company”), a leading integrated and innovative provider of specialty catalysts and services, today announced plans to expand silica catalyst production capability at its manufacturing facility in Kansas City, KS.

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  • Ecovyst Inc. (NYSE: ECVT) (“Ecovyst” or the “Company”), a leading integrated and innovative provider of specialty catalysts and services, today announced plans to expand silica catalyst production capability at its manufacturing facility in Kansas City, KS.
  • Silica supported catalysts play a crucial role in the production of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and linear-low density polyethylene (LLDPE).
  • The Kansas City expansion is expected to increase the site’s silica catalyst production capability by approximately 50% and is anticipated to start late 2025.
  • This latest expansion comes on the heels of an investment that already increased silica catalyst production capacity at the site in 2021.

Jack in the Box Inc. Announces Tom Rose as New Del Taco Brand President

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) announced that Tom Rose will assume the role of Del Taco Brand President, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) announced that Tom Rose will assume the role of Del Taco Brand President, effective immediately.
  • Rose is a 30-plus-year veteran in the restaurant business with a proven track record in various corporate and franchise leadership roles.
  • Most recently, he consulted Jack in the Box on the recent initiative to improve the company-owned Kansas City market.
  • “I couldn’t be more excited about the opportunity to be a part of an organization with such a bright future.”

CalmWave Appoints Dr. Richard Schaefer, Chief Health Informatics Officer of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, to Board of Advisors

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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CalmWave , the company leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to bring Operations Health to hospitals, today announced the appointment of Dr. Richard Schaefer, Chief Health Informatics Officer (CHIO) of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, to the company's board of advisors.

Key Points: 
  • CalmWave , the company leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to bring Operations Health to hospitals, today announced the appointment of Dr. Richard Schaefer, Chief Health Informatics Officer (CHIO) of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, to the company's board of advisors.
  • He has written and published studies on clinical evidence-based medicine which highlights the criticality of transparent AI in clinical applications.
  • Schaefer is at the forefront of using data and analytics to deliver the best healthcare solutions for our veterans.
  • This includes serving as the Pharmacy Data Migration Lead for the Department of Veteran Affairs Electronic Health Record Modernization program.

Pet Butler Owner Acquires Competitor and Expands into Two Additional Territories

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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KANSAS CITY, Kan., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pet Butler, the nation's leading pet waste removal and pet care service provider, is thrilled to announce the acquisition and expansion of its Greater Kansas City footprint as franchise owner Andy Wiltz opens two more territories. With this strategic move, Wiltz now owns and operates a total of five territories, solidifying his commitment to providing top-notch pet waste removal and pet care services across the region.

Key Points: 
  • Pet Butler, a prominent pet waste removal and pet care service provider, has announced the acquisition and expansion of its Greater Kansas City presence by franchise owner Andy Wiltz.
  • This expansion allows Pet Butler to reach more neighborhoods and provide convenience to pet owners.
  • KANSAS CITY, Kan., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pet Butler, the nation's leading pet waste removal and pet care service provider, is thrilled to announce the acquisition and expansion of its Greater Kansas City footprint as franchise owner Andy Wiltz opens two more territories.
  • With these new territories, Pet Butler will be able to serve even more neighborhoods, providing pet owners with the convenience and peace of mind they deserve.

The B.R. Companies welcomes Merrill Eisenhower Atwater as Chief Strategy Officer

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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Companies announces the appointment of Merrill Eisenhower Atwater as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO).

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  • Companies announces the appointment of Merrill Eisenhower Atwater as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO).
  • Companies appoints Merrill Eisenhower Atwater as Chief Strategy Officer to lead growth initiatives.
  • Merrill joins BR with a remarkable track record and a wealth of experience in strategic growth and business development.
  • As the great-grandson of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Merrill is regularly called upon to be the guest of governmental and cultural international leadership.

NASB Financial, Inc. Declares Cash Dividends on Common Stock

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NASB Financial, Inc. (OTCQX: NASB) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share, which will be paid on September 29, 2023, to stockholders of record on September 18, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NASB Financial, Inc. (OTCQX: NASB) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share, which will be paid on September 29, 2023, to stockholders of record on September 18, 2023.
  • NASB Financial, Inc. is a unitary thrift holding company for North American Savings Bank, F.S.B.
  • ("NASB").
  • NASB offers competitive residential and commercial mortgages nationwide with the safety and security of a Federal financial institution.

Prominent Kansas City Plumbing & HVAC Company Proudly Rebrands as Hamilton Plumbing, Heating, AC & Rooter

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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KANSAS CITY, Kan. , Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bob Hamilton brand, owned by American Residential Services/Rescue Rooter and known for 40 years for delivering top-quality HVAC and plumbing services throughout the Kansas City region, has announced a rebrand. The company, which will include a consolidation of Roger the Plumber, will be called Hamilton Plumbing, Heating, A/C & RooterSM.

Key Points: 
  • KANSAS CITY, Kan. , Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bob Hamilton brand, owned by American Residential Services/Rescue Rooter and known for 40 years for delivering top-quality HVAC and plumbing services throughout the Kansas City region, has announced a rebrand.
  • The company, which will include a consolidation of Roger the Plumber, will be called Hamilton Plumbing, Heating, A/C & RooterSM.
  • This consolidation will include a redesign of logos and graphics on both companies' trucks and signage, and reflects the evolution of these historic and established brands in the Kansas City market.
  • Hamilton Plumbing, Heating, A/C & Rooter will offer comprehensive plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services to residential customers throughout the region — while continuing to provide the superior service that customers have relied upon for decades, backed by a worry-free guarantee.