Discover New Business Opportunities in Kansas City

The Insider's Guide to The Kansas City Business Community

Author

Mike Marcellus
June 24, 2026

The Kansas City Networker

👋 Good morning, Kansas City! Welcome to The Kansas City Networker, the local newsletter serving professionals in the Greater Kansas City business community.

In today’s issue: 

👍 KC mayor proposes $235M for CPKC Stadium expansion

👀 Mixed results for Kansas City World Cup start as some businesses struggle

📈 Kansas City organizations that need Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System, Roof Stabilization, Real Estate Broker Services, and more

❤️ Stephens College Women in Trades program receives $30,000 grant

💼 Discover top jobs and talent around Greater Kansas City

📅 Register for Kansas City networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

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🍇 GRAPEVINE
Business Buzz

A look inside the Greater Kansas City business community

  • KC mayor proposes $235M for CPKC Stadium expansion (Read)

  • Mixed results for Kansas City World Cup start as some businesses struggle (Read)

  • MU Health Care lays off 74 employees, closing Hy-Vee Quick Care locations (Read)

  • Cafe owner calls on KC to fill World Cup tourism gap as small businesses outside FIFA footprint struggle (Read)

  • Bubbles and Goo’ adds inclusive play to one of KC’s busiest districts (Read)

  • Kansas City residents could get a say in neighborhood liquor licenses (Read)

  • Sports memorabilia store by Tom Brady opens in KC’s Power and Light (Read)

  • Columbia sued for guaranteeing American Airlines money for new flights to Charlotte (Read)

  • The world is shopping local at Union Station (Read)

📈 PIPELINE
Sales & Marketing

Sales leads for Kansas City professionals

  • The University of Missouri needs an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System (Link)

  • The City of Kansas city is seeking a qualified partner for the purpose of providing roof stabilization and structure preservation for the redevelopment of the property located at 1815 Paseo, Kansas City (Link)

  • The University of Missouri requests bids for the Furnishing and Delivery of Cooling Tower Fill Media Supply and Install Service (Link)

  • The City of Kansas City Aviation Department seeks a professional contractor to design and implement seasonal holiday décor throughout terminal facilities, including public and TSA sterile areas

  • The University of Missouri requests proposals for the Furnishing and Delivery of Real Estate Broker Services for the Sale of Timberland (Link)

  • Fire Alarm Monitoring needed (Link)

❤️ BOOSTS
Resources & Support

Connect with tech, capital, and innovation in Kansas City

  • Stephens College Women in Trades program receives $30,000 grant (More)

  • Kanopolis Drive-In Awarded Kansas Commerce Grant for New Projection System (More)

  • Two Columbia nonprofits receive grants from Veterans United Foundation (More)

  • Saskatchewan provides more grants; Kansas DOT seeks funding applicants (More)

  • Central Kansas Communities to Receive Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Grants (More)

  • Kansas Insurance Department grants over $200,000 to Lyon County fire departments (More)

  • The marketing job AI can't touch, and why the pay is up (More)

  • Kansas City to deploy AI facial recognition on buses (More)

💼 CAREERS
Hiring & Talent

Discover top jobs and talent around Greater Kansas City

👀 Dex D, a Claims Representative and Sales Associate, is seeking new opportunities (Profile)

🔥 A Channel Sales Manager of a Multi Alliance Team is needed in Kansas City, MO. Compensation is $125K–230K yr (Apply)

👀 Sahithi Gera, a Marketing Data Analyst, is actively seeking full time opportunities (Profile)

🔥 A Construction Project Sales Manager is wanted in Kansas City. Pay is $105K–169K yr (Apply)

👀 Steve Branscum III, a Warehouse Specialist, is looking (Profile)

👀 Richard Newallis, a Senior Project Manager, is looking for new opportunities (Profile)

🔥 A Territory Sales Pro & Beverage Brand Advocate is sought in Kansas City, MO. Pay is $50K–70K yr (Apply)

👀 Jennifer Mezzacasa, an HR Manager, is open to new opportunities (Profile)

🔥 A Healthcare Business Development Manager is wanted in Kansas City. Pay is $60K–80K yr (Apply)

👀 Maya Thomas, a Benefits Coordinator, is open for work (Profile)

📅 EVENTS
Business & Networking

Where Kansas City professionals go to learn, connect, and grow

🤝 6/25 How to Design Your Customer Journey for Small Business | KC Cohort (Register)

🤝 7/2 SmallVentures: SmallBizNetworking & SmallBizConnect Hub for Global Growth - Kansas City (Register)

🤝 7/7 Back to the Basics Series: SBA + Women's Business Center (WBC) (Register)

🤝 7/14 Effective Business Presentation Skills Training–Kansas City, MO|1Day (Register)

🤝 7/14 Business Finance Basics Training – Kansas City, MO | 1 Day Workshop (Register)

🤝 7/15 Business Case Writing Training – Kansas City, MO | 1 Day Workshop (Register)

🤝 7/15 HealthSpecialists: Ignite Your HealthCareCareers - Virtual Networking Mixer - Kansas City (Register)

🤝 7/16 CareerClub: Ignite Your Network - ThirdThursdayNetworking Summit - Kansas City (Register)

🤝 7/17 SmallVentures: Fuel Your Future at #SmallBizFriday Growth & Networking - Kansas City (Register)

🤝 7/22 VeteranWorks: VeteranConnect - Professional Networking Event VeteransConnect - Kansas City (Register)

🤝 7/23 Strategic Business Succession Planning Training – Kansas City, MO|1Day (Register)

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