The organization's new chair pledged to continue efforts to improve inclusive prosperity in the Kansas City region.

Let the "synergies" begin. Layoffs are planned at Hostess Brands months after it sold in a $5.6 billion deal.

Let the "synergies" begin. Layoffs are planned at Hostess Brands months after it sold in a $5.6 billion deal.

The Washington company that is rolling up lawn-service companies nationwide said its new purchase will be operated under a Kansas City operation it bought earlier this year.

The two leading greetings card companies have battled for hearts — and retail shelf space — for years. Both companies date to the beginning of the 20th century.

In his stint, the outgoing president helped the powerful business group focus on narrowing the area's economic divide.