The local developer is working on its first Arizona project — a 258,000-square-foot facility in the Phoenix metro.

The Kansas City area's largest college or university will have to find a new president. Andy Bowne announced his resignation, effective Jan. 2.

Charitable giving has changed during the past few years, and the Kansas City area is no exception. For one, the giving power generally is shifting from the C-suite to employees. For another, corporations have placed a greater emphasis on employee volunteerism. Both of those changes necessitate a shift in strategies for nonprofits. “It is now the responsibility of nonprofits to know corporations, their social interests and organizational values, as well as what their employees are interested…

Andy Crimmins brings more than 25 years of experience to his new role as vice president of development at VanTrust Real Estate. He will look for spec and build-to-suit industrial projects with a retail focus.

Andy Crimmins brings more than 25 years of experience to his new role as vice president of development at VanTrust Real Estate. He will look for spec and build-to-suit industrial projects with a retail focus.

What does it take to develop, nurture and maintain an environment in which your employees and your business will thrive year over year? Decades of research consistently points to strong company culture as a key driver of success among high-performing companies. According to Gallup, businesses with higher levels of employee engagement generate 21% more profitability and 17% more productivity. But the cultural factors and expectations that influence employee engagement are changing. Perks like the…