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Kansas City’s business momentum: Three ways our community moves ahead

Stories by Kansas City Star journalists, with AI summarization

Kansas City's business momentum hinges on diverse growth engines. Companies, sports, and lifestyle enhancements all play significant roles in this forward progression. The articles highlight how these aspects coalesce to drive the city forward.

A list of highly rated employers in Kansas and Missouri, recognized by Forbes, shows regional companies maintaining competitive work environments. The KC Current players opened Pitchside Coffee in the Crossroads, integrating sports culture into local business. Meanwhile, Palm Tree Club introduced beach-themed vibes to downtown, exemplifying Kansas City's trend toward upscale experiences. These developments reflect the city's ongoing expansion and vibrancy.

Pitchside Coffee is a new coffee shop in Kansas City’s Crossroads neighborhood. By Jenna Thompson

NO. 1: KC CURRENT PLAYERS JUST OPENED NEW COFFEE SHOP IN THE CROSSROADS. SEE INSIDE

Kansas City’s professional women’s soccer team is known for cranking out wins on the soccer field — they’re ranked first in the National Women’s Soccer League and have won their past 11 matches. | Published September 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson

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Palm Tree Club was shown at a media preview Thursday, ahead of its opening. By Tammy Ljungblad

NO. 2: INSIDE KC’S NEW BEACH-THEMED, UPSCALE RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE: ‘LUXURY VACATION’

The staff at Palm Tree Club make no promises that visitors will see Sydney Sweeney, Leonardo DiCaprio or Alix Earle — though each of the aforementioned celebrities have visited other club locations. | Published September 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson

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Employees work at an office in this stock image. Five Kansas City area businesses were named as the best employers in 2025. By Israel Andrade

NO. 3: THESE ARE THE BEST KANSAS AND MISSOURI COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN 2025, FORBES SAYS

Looking for a new job? | Published September 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Eleanor Nash

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.