Thursday's announcement is the culmination of efforts that began 20 years ago to increase the region's profile as a life sciences center and to increase opportunities for patients to receive treatment close to home.

Thursday's announcement is the culmination of efforts that began 20 years ago to increase the region's profile as a life sciences center and to increase opportunities for patients to receive treatment close to home.

Prairie Village medical device startup Artio Medical Inc. hired a seasoned veteran to lead the rollout of its first commercial product. Artio named Joseph Ingoglia as its chief commercial officer. He will be responsible for building out the company’s sales and marketing teams as it prepares to introduce its first product to market. Artio, led by CEO Dr. Nick Franano, received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Solus Gold Embolization Device. The device, delivered through…

Digital Ally Inc. got a boost from the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office in the form of an order for video products. The Lenexa-based company announced on Thursday what it called a “notable order” from the metro sheriff’s department. The department ordered 23 of Digital Ally’s FirstVu Pro body-worn cameras and 23 EVO HD in-car systems for recording audio and video. The Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office used Digital Ally’s subscription payment program. Digital Ally CEO Stan Ross said…

Dred Scott said there’s a straight line from a career as an educator and head of Boys & Girls Clubs to his new position as president of an organization made up of Kansas City’s top business leaders: It’s all about working toward the future and bringing positive change to his hometown. The Civic Council of Kansas City on Friday announced the hiring of Scott as its new president after a nationwide search. He succeeds Marc Hill, who departed in November after four years leading the organization. Scott…

A list of well-known area executives can toast the sale of a Colorado water bottle company they invested in.