Compass Minerals hoped to extract lithium, in addition to salt, from its Great Salt Lake facility — and even took a sizable investment and signed big contracts — but changing circumstances in Utah led the company to drop its plans.

The Overland Park-based health IT company now is 80% owned by two private equity firms. They reportedly are shopping the company, which has almost 1,000 local employees and reported revenue of $584.74 million in 2022.

The Overland Park-based health IT company now is 80% owned by two private equity firms. They reportedly are shopping the company, which has almost 1,000 local employees and reported revenue of $584.74 million in 2022.

Peter Vermes will trade his position as sporting director for one as chief soccer officer. Sporting KC hired longtime MLS executive Gavin Wilkinson to succeed Vermes as sporting director.

Starting this summer, travelers will have a new nonstop flight to get to Southern California, as well as more options for getting to cities already served out of KCI.

Donut lovers will have a new place to get their sugar fix when Donutology opens its second location. The Kansas City company plans a grand opening Dec. 9-10 at its new spot in the River Market trolley.