Black & Veatch seeks more incentives for HQ overhaul
The firm now seeks about $253 million in TIF — up from $227.7 million — to support the mixed-use development, which would include offices, residential, retail and a hotel.
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Commercial Real Estate
NorthPoint execs foresee billions more in investment
NorthPoint Development expects to buy as much as 40 million industrial square feet, equaling to roughly $4 billion in investment. And that only scratches the surface of the Kansas City developer's strategic business pivots in recent years.
Commercial Real Estate
Luxury apartments will get new neighbor: Price Chopper
Block & Co. plans 11,732 square feet of retail next to a luxury apartment complex in Blue Springs. A Cosentino's Price Chopper will anchor the space.
Commercial Real Estate
Trade show fabricator builds new Lenexa HQ
E3 XPS makes and installs custom trade show exhibits. It plans a move to a build-to-suit facility in Lenexa that will more than double the company's footprint.
Commercial Real Estate
KC's Housing Trust Fund seeks $100M boost
Since 2021, the city's Housing Trust Fund has helped build or preserve 2,635 affordable units. Data suggests that a second round of bond funding, which may be on the August ballot, could deliver an additional 4,671 units.
Retailing
Petite fashion boutique has big plans at Zona Rosa
Zona Rosa is adding two local retailers, including one solving "fit frustrations" for petite women.
Banking & Financial Services
KC co-founder launches healthcare tech investor
Fountain Health Partners launched its fund, looking to make $5 million to $8 million investments in back-office health care technology companies.
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Executive Director
Laura Sellers
Madam President Camp
Laura Sellers is a Kansas City native who returned home in 2022 to invest in the community that shaped her and help develop the next generation of women leaders. She believes equity, accessibility, education, and community impact are not separate priorities — they are the same work. As Executive Director of Madam President Camp, she brings experience in nonprofit leadership, higher education, and project management, translating strategy into action across complex systems. Under her leadership, the program has grown by 220%, reaching girls from 50 zip codes across the metro, with 30% attending on scholarship. With master’s and doctoral degrees in political science and Latin American studies, Laura strengthens the curriculum through civic engagement, data-informed improvements, and language accessibility for underserved communities. Madam President Camp is the only organization nationwide dedicated exclusively to middle school girls’ leadership and civic engagement development.
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Government and Non-profits
Kansas City's 168 largest nonprofit companies
168 Businesses
The largest nonprofit companies in Kansas City reported $61 billion in revenue during their most recent fiscal year. The Kansas City Business Journal publishes two nonprofit Lists during the year. The Nonprofit Companies List aims to highlight the area's nonprofit organizations and quasigovernmental organizations that operate as not-for-profit businesses, provide a product or service. The Nonprofit Organizations List aims to capture any nonprofits that do not appear on the Nonprofit Companies List. The online version of this ranking expands beyond what appears in print; another 139 nonprofit companies are included in our digital rankings, in addition to the 29 featured in this week's print edition. Information on The List was obtained from IRS Form 990 filings from 2023 through 2025 and supplied by individual organizations through questionaries. Inclusion on this year's List required each nonprofit to have a minimum of $5 million in revenue during the most recent fiscal year available. Additionally, nonprofits must be based in the counties of Leavenworth, Johnson and Wyandotte in Kansas and Ray, Cass, Clay, Platte, and Jackson in Missouri. For information about this and other Kansas City Business Journal Lists, please contact Data Reporter Elizabeth Yost at [email protected] or 816-777-2202.
Government and Non-profits
Largest nonprofit organizations in Kansas City
147 Businesses
The largest nonprofit organizations in Kansas City reported $6 billion in revenue during their most recent fiscal year. The online version of this ranking expands beyond what appears in print; another 126 nonprofit organizations are included in our digital rankings, in addition to the 21 featured in this week's print edition. Information on The List was obtained from IRS Form 990 filings from 2023 through 2025 and supplied by individual organizations through questionaries. The Kansas City Business Journal publishes two nonprofit Lists. The Nonprofit Companies features nonprofits that provide a product, service or operate as a business. Our Nonprofit Organizations List aims to capture any nonprofits that do not appear on the Nonprofit Companies List. Inclusion on this year's List required each nonprofit to have a minimum of $5 million in revenue during the most recent fiscal year. Additionally, nonprofits must be based in the counties of Leavenworth, Johnson and Wyandotte in Kansas and Ray, Cass, Clay, Platte, and Jackson in Missouri. For information about this and other Kansas City Business Journal Lists, please contact Data Reporter Elizabeth Yost at [email protected] or 816-777-2202.
Real Estate and Construction
Kansas City's top commercial real estate brokers (aka heavy hitters)
66 People
In 2025 Kansas City's top commercial real estate brokers closed a combined $3.58 billion in local transactions. The Kansas City Business Journal's 2026 Heavy Hitters List includes brokers who closed transactions in the counties of Jackson, Ray, Platte, Cass and Clay in Missouri; and Johnson, Wyandotte and Leavenworth in Kansas. Information on The List was obtained through Kansas City Business Journal research or supplied by individual firms through questionnaires that KCBJ could not independently verify. Brokers were ranked by the dollar volume of their local transactions. The dollar volume of transactions closed by agents working as a team is split between brokers. In case of ties, brokers are ranked alphabetically by last name. For information about this and other Kansas City Business Journal Lists, please contact Data Reporter Elizabeth Yost at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or 816-777-2202.
Banking and Finance
Kansas City's largest SBA lenders of 2025
25 Businesses
The largest SBA Lenders in Kansas City originated or approved loans through the Small Business Administration's 7(a) or 504 programs from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2024. The Kansas City Business Journal's rankings included lenders regardless of their primary location of operations. Our calculations were based on lending activity with small businesses based in the counties of Jackson, Ray, Platte, Cass and Clay in Missouri; and Johnson, Wyandotte and Leavenworth in Kansas during the quarter analyzed. According to the SBA, the 7(a) program is intended to assist small businesses in financing a variety of general business purposes by guaranteeing loans made by participating lenders, whereas the 504 program originates private-sector loans to cover project costs, with notable features including junior and senior liens as well as minimum equity investments by borrowers. This week's List continues a shift in our research methodology and philosophy, one that emphasizes more data and context for readers while better coordinating the resources available to us and our 40-plus sister publications under the American City Business Journals flag. This effort identified thousands of new local records — and cumulatively, tens of thousands of new businesses across ACBJ's footprint — last year alone. Information on the List was obtained from the Small Business Administration. Approved loans may not have been disbursed. In case of ties, lenders are ranked by number of loans. For information about this and other Kansas City Business Journal Lists, please contact Data Reporter Elizabeth Yost at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or 816-777-2202.
Real Estate and Construction
Here are the 69 largest homebuilders in Kansas City
69 Businesses
The 69 largest homebuilders in the Kansas City area pulled more than 3,600 single-family building permits during 2025. The Kansas City Business Journal's 2026 ranking includes builders operating in the counties of Jackson, Ray, Platte, Cass and Clay in Missouri; and Johnson, Wyandotte and Leavenworth in Kansas. Additionally, homebuilders must have pulled at least 10 single-family permits in 2025 to qualify for the List. The online version of this ranking expands beyond what appears in print; another 25 residential building companies are included in our digital rankings, in addition to the 44 featured in this week's print edition. This week's List continues a shift in our research methodology and philosophy, one that emphasizes more data and context for readers while better coordinating the resources available to us and our 40-plus sister publications under the American City Business Journals flag. This effort identified thousands of new local records — and cumulatively, tens of thousands of new businesses across ACBJ's footprint — last year alone. Information on The List was supplied by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City, obtained through Kansas City Business Journal research or supplied by individual companies through questionnaires that KCBJ could not independently verify. In case of ties, companies are listed alphabetically. KCHBA includes structures with four or fewer units in its single-family data. For the purposes of its permit reports, the association counts each unit individually (e.g. a duplex counts as two). For information about this and other Kansas City Business Journal Lists, please contact Data Reporter Elizabeth Yost at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or 816-777-2202.
Law
Foulston Siefkin LLP
ranking list maker
Foulston Siefkin LLP has been recognized as one of the top 150 law firms with fewer than 150 lawyers in the U.S. by Vault Law, a career and research resource for legal professionals. Vault bases its ranking on data from legal publications, industry awards, and published rankings. Foulston is the only Kansas-based firm included in the Vault Top 150 Under 150. The firm has nearly 90 lawyers across offices in Overland Park, Topeka, and Wichita. Foulston managing partner David Rogers said, “We appreciate the recognition of our work and remain focused on delivering excellent legal advice and top-notch client service. A law firm is only as good as its lawyers and staff, and we’re very fortunate to have built a culture that draws great people.” The firm is highly ranked through multiple lawyer-recognition organizations, such as Chambers and Partners, Best Lawyers® and Best Law Firms®, and Benchmark Litigation, and a number of Foulston lawyers have been elected as members of selective organizations based on their experience and career achievements. These organizations include the American College of Trial Lawyers, the American College of Tax Counsel, the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers, the American College of Construction Lawyers, the American College of Environmental Lawyers, and the Litigation Counsel of America.
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Wealth Management
First Investments & Planning
expansion
First Investments & Planning, a financial planning and wealth division of FNBO, is continuing to grow its presence in Kansas City with the addition of financial advisors Peter Braun and K.C. Hosey, who join Jason Buford in the metro market. With more than 35 years of experience, Peter works with individuals, families and business owners on retirement planning, wealth management and long-term financial strategy. Throughout his career, he has focused on helping clients navigate financial decisions with clarity, consistency and confidence. “I believe clients succeed when planning is thoughtful, practical and focused on the long term, and that same philosophy is reflected in the approach at First Investments & Planning,” said Peter. “We will continue to concentrate on doing the right work for the right reasons: helping people feel informed and confident about their future, and that’s the kind of environment I’m proud to be part of.” Peter earned his bachelor’s degree in business management from William Jewell College. He holds Series 7, 52 and 63/65 securities registrations, and life and health insurance licenses. K.C. brings more than two decades of financial services experience to the team, along with service in the Missouri Army National Guard. He specializes in helping clients navigate complex financial decisions through personalized investment and planning strategies tailored to their evolving goals. “Financial planning is an ongoing partnership that grows alongside each client’s life, goals and priorities,” said K.C. “I take an approach grounded in trust, reliability and long-term relationships, helping clients execute strategies that align with what matters most to them so they can move forward with confidence through every stage of life.” K.C. also holds Series 7 and 66 securities registrations, along with life, health and variable insurance licenses. “This is a significant addition to our wealth business and reflects the momentum we’re building,” said Christopher Ruggiero, SVP and head of wealth and institutional services at FNBO. “Peter and K.C. each bring deep experience, strong client relationships and a genuine commitment to helping people plan for the future,” said Jason. “As we continue growing in Kansas City, we’re focused on building a team that puts clients first and helps individuals, families and business owners feel confident about where they’re headed.” At First Investments & Planning, advisors work closely with clients to understand goals, risk tolerance, retirement vision and long-term priorities before developing strategies tailored to their needs. “Everyone’s goals are different, and their financial plan should reflect that,” Jason said. “We take time to listen first, understand what matters most and help clients build a strategy that supports the future they want.” This expansion follows FNBO’s acquisition of Country Club Bank in 2025, demonstrating the bank’s long-term commitment to the Kansas City market. FNBO’s banking presence in the metro has grown to 30 locations, including its local headquarters at One Ward Parkway. About FNBO FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha), a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska, Inc. (FNNI), is one of the largest privately held banks in the US and has been in business for nearly 170 years. FNNI and its affiliates have $35 billion in assets and more than 4,500 employees. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with primary banking offices in Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, Texas and Wyoming, FNBO provides personal and business banking, mortgage, payment solutions, wealth management and more. Founded in 1857, FNBO has maintained its commitment to customers and helping build strong communities. Learn more at FNBO.com and connect on Facebook, X and Instagram. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. Investments and Insurance Products: Not a Deposit | Not Guaranteed by the Bank or its Affiliates | Not FDIC Insured | Not Insured by Any Federal Government Agency | May Go Down in Value About First Investments & Planning First Investments & Planning is a division of FNBO. Its financial associates are affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. to provide advice and services to businesses and individuals with significant investment needs. Its advisors have access to the full suite of investment products offered by Raymond James and serve clients from registered branch locations across FNBO’s footprint, including Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, Texas and Wyoming. First Investments & Planning | 1 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64112 | 877-247-2531 Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. First National Bank of Omaha and First Investments and Planning are not registered broker/dealers and are independent of Raymond James Financial Services. Investment Advisory Services are offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc.
Architects & Engineering
Lochmueller Group
expansion
Lochmueller Group has officially expanded into Kansas with the opening of its new office in Overland Park, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s continued growth across the Midwest. Located at 11501 Outlook Street, Suite 575, the new office strengthens Lochmueller Group’s presence in the Kansas City metropolitan area and reinforces its commitment to delivering responsive, high-quality service to clients throughout the region. To celebrate the opening, Lochmueller Group hosted an open house on May 7, welcoming clients, partners, colleagues, and community members to tour the space and connect with the team. The event offered an opportunity to build relationships and reflect on the partnerships that support the firm’s work. “Our priority is bringing Lochmueller Group’s culture and CARDIA values to the metro Kansas City engineering community and to show that client responsiveness and quality work is job #1,” said Chip Touzinsky, PE, ENV SP, Kansas City Area Manager. Touzinsky brings 29 years of experience in highway and roadway engineering design and project management. In his role, he is focused on expanding Lochmueller Group’s presence in the Kansas City region while strengthening partnerships with Kansas Department of Transportation, Missouri Department of Transportation, and local municipalities. Originally founded in Indiana, Lochmueller Group is an employee-owned engineering and consulting firm with a growing presence across Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Ohio, Texas, and now Kansas. The firm provides a wide range of services, including transportation design, water resources, environmental services, and planning, partnering with public and private clients to deliver infrastructure solutions that support thriving communities. The expansion into Kansas reflects the firm's broader strategy to grow geographically while deepening relationships with clients and partners. Establishing a local presence in Overland Park positions Lochmueller Group to better support projects across the Kansas City region and collaborate more closely with regional stakeholders. More than a celebration of a new office, the open house underscored the firm’s long-term investment in the region. Attendees has the opportunity to meet the local team, learn more about the firm’s capabilities, and explore opportunities for future collaboration. As Lochmueller Group begins this new chapter in Kansas, the firm remains focused on its mission of delivering a better tomorrow for all through thoughtful, community-driven infrastructure solutions. With its Overland Park office now open, Lochmueller Group looks forward to contributing to the continued growth and success of the Kansas City region.
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Accounting
SSC CPAs + Advisors
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SSC CPAs + Advisors is a growth-oriented, employee-owned accounting firm which combines the best attributes of national and local firms. Its focus has always been centered around building long-term wealth for its clients, achieving 100% held by ESOP in 2026, the focus is also on creating long-term wealth for its employees. Long-term wealth can be defined differently for businesses. SSC specializes in creating tax and business planning strategies to fit the unique goals for businesses and their owners. Through many discussions with business owners, succession planning is a major concern. While private equity offers capital and growth, it often requires giving up control and can shift a company’s culture that built its success. An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a compelling alternative, and the SSC team is uniquely qualified to guide businesses (and their employees) through this process. Business owners look to ESOPs when they consider exit options and don’t want to be acquired. They want to control their destiny and secure their legacy. They want to provide something more for their employees and culture that makes them unique, while also being financially successful. SSC CPAs + Advisors have first-hand experience—by becoming an ESOP in 1999. It transformed the business and gave leadership an intimate understanding of the value of employee retention and ownership. 100% employee ownership is a strategic advantage. It empowers the CPA firm to grow with integrity, serve clients with consistency, and build a legacy of shared success. For SSC, it’s not just a structure—it’s a philosophy that puts people at the heart of the business. ESOP Advisory Services The firm’s advisory services combine financial analysis, valuation, employee education, and engagement to help clients succeed. SSC CPAs + Advisors works with business owners to co-create succession strategies that build efficient, employee-focused business models. Owners considering an ESOP should ask about: • Comprehensive financial analysis and valuation • Sophisticated transaction structuring • Employee education and communication channels • Strategic planning after the transaction When selecting your advisor to guide you through the ESOP World, SSC CPAs + Advisors also recommends evaluating a firm’s ESOP experience and reputation to ensure trust and the right advisory fit. Interested in learning more about ESOPs and the possibilities of transitioning your business? For a lot of business owners, retirement isn’t the goal–it’s doing something different. Now’s the time to explore ownership transition options. When SSC CPAs + Advisors has built a practice serving clients in multiple markets and includes tax, accounting, business advisory and CFO services, retirement and estate planning, as well as ESOP advisory and consulting. The firm was founded in 1984 and now has a broader footprint of offices with over 100 employees in multiple locations in the Kansas City metro area, throughout Kansas and Oklahoma.
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Hospitality
MOXI Events
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Forget the standard definition of "events." MOXI is in the business of building obsessions. In a professional landscape that certainly does not need another generic conference room or a branded water bottle destined for a junk drawer, the most innovative companies have discovered a vital secret. Business events do not have to be stagnant, lackluster, or boring. Instead, events and gifting should serve as high-impact strategic weapons. MOXI was founded by industry veterans Emily McNulty and Laura VanZante to disrupt the status quo, born from the realization that "standard" has become the enemy of genuine engagement. The company was built to prove that corporate objectives and high-energy, unforgettable experiences are the ultimate competitive advantage when executed in tandem. What truly makes MOXI different is the shift from turnkey logistics to emotional resonance. It is no longer enough to simply host a gathering; today’s audiences expect more personalization, more thoughtfulness, and more connection. With social media driving expectations to new heights, the team at MOXI constantly asks the pivotal questions: How do we make people feel? What will they remember? How does this experience support broader business goals? Whether it is a leadership meeting, a high-stakes incentive trip, or a client-facing event, MOXI delivers the unexpected. By partnering with companies to create highly curated experiences, they ensure that every detail, from location selection and unique programming to the smallest guest touchpoint, is considered through the MOXI creative lens. This commitment to originality was tested and expanded during the global shift of the pandemic. While the world of in-person gatherings paused, the need for connection only intensified. It was during this time that MOXI Promo was born. Recognizing that companies needed a way to bridge the physical gap, MOXI evolved to tie in elevated gifting experiences and the signature "Pop-Up Shop" model. This was not just about sending items in the mail; it was about creating a tangible, sophisticated extension of a brand’s culture that could reach people anywhere. This evolution allowed MOXI to integrate gifting into the very fabric of the event strategy, ensuring that the "must-have" gift of the moment is always intertwined with the decor and the overall narrative. The rise of incentive travel has further solidified this mission. After years of limited in-person interaction, companies are recognizing the renewed power of bringing people together. These trips are no longer just rewards; they are opportunities to reinforce culture, celebrate success, and inspire future performance. However, expectations have changed. Today’s experiences are less about generic luxury and more about creating moments that show employees they truly matter. MOXI designs programs so unbelievable that attendees will do whatever it takes to qualify for years to come. From private culinary experiences to immersive cultural elements, the goal is to create something that cannot be replicated and that participants will carry with them long after the event ends. The most effective experiences do not conclude when the plane lands. Through the powerhouse duo of MOXI Events and MOXI Promo, gifting has been elevated to a sophisticated art form. By moving past "swag" and into the realm of intentional keepsakes, MOXI replaces the standard pre-packed gift bag with high-energy pop-up shops, allowing guests to choose their own adventure in a curated retail environment. Whether it is a welcome experience that sets the tone or a farewell gift that brings the journey full circle, every touchpoint is selected to align with the brand and the audience. When done well, gifting becomes more than a takeaway; it becomes a vital part of the story. "We started MOXI because we were tired of seeing 'fine' events. We wanted to create the kind of impact that changes company culture overnight, where the gifting is intentional, the destinations are daring, and the connection is real. If it isn't making people lean in and wonder what's next, it isn't MOXI." — Emily McNulty and Laura VanZante In an increasingly digital world, the ability to bring people together in person is a superpower. For organizations determined to maximize that opportunity, MOXI is the partner of choice. The team transforms standard conference rooms into collaborative playgrounds and turns routine meetings into catalysts for the unexpected. MOXI is not just a planning firm; they are strategic partners in building stronger cultures, deeper relationships, and brand experiences that command attention. They bring personality, professional rigor, and an unmistakable spark to every project. Connection has evolved, expectations have risen, and for the companies ready to move beyond the ballroom, MOXI is making it happen.