For co-founder and CEO Brian Weaver, growing Torch.AI has been a “wild” ride. Not only is the startup on track to hit big revenue growth this year, its headcount isn’t far behind.

Brad Hampton worked at Sprint for 20 years before heading to the North Kansas City-based jeweler. His time at Sprint (and at a men’s clothing store) shapes how he’ll lead as Helzberg's CEO.

The creative work of Smiths Agency caught Barkley's attention, spurring it to acquire the Pittsburgh-based marketing agency. Financial details were not disclosed. The deal adds 45 employees, including Smiths Agency founders Lindsey Smith and Bronson Smith who both will continue with Kansas City-based Barkley as executive creative directors and managing directors. With the acquisition, Barkley has about 500 employees, including about 325 in Kansas City. Smiths Agency, formerly known as Smith Brothers…

The Prospect Business Association knows that for the people in its area to prosper, the companies that populate the corridor must be thriving. Simone Curls and Don Maxwell talk about how — and why — the growing organization makes this happen.

Founder Chris Goode says the Whole Foods Market recognition and his company's expansion plans are proof that the past seven years haven't been in vain.

A Kansas City couple became the first people in Missouri last year to open a self-serve wine bar with 72 wines on tap. Since then, Sail Away Wine has organically built brand evangelists and regulars.