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Title
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Winning a Tough Fight
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Built in 1943, the Bannister Federal Complex is currently slated for demolition in 2016 to make way for redevelopment. After a 12-year struggle, Kansas City leaders succeeded in retaining the federal agencies previously housed at the Bannister Complex, keeping more than 6,500 full-time jobs in the area. The article includes an overview of the agencies involved, their functions, staffing levels, and new locations. Affected federal agencies include: the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), National Archives, U.S. Department of Agriculture, General Services Administration (GSA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the National Nuclear Security Administration. A Marine Corps information technology center will remain at 2306 E. Bannister.
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2014-03-11
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Newspaper Article
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Bidding here Takes Horse Sense
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Article describes an annual gathering of Amish and Mennonite traders in Rich Hill, Missouri. The author states that these representatives arrive each year from both regional and national religious communities in order to trade horses and other agriculture goods. Background information related to the event as well as attendance statistics are cited.
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2013-04-20
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Newspaper Article
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Start-Ups on Silicon Prairie
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Article on the increasing amount of area technology-based start-up companies. Organizations such as the Kauffman Foundation and the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce encourage and promote entrepreneurs, as do events like One Week KC, which allows entrepreneurs to pitch ideas, refine business plans, and network. The article also provides profiles on 10 local start-up companies.
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2012-07-31
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Newspaper Article
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Collaborative Work Rejuvenates Group
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Midwest Research Institute saw its revenues double within the last five years and expect them to double again in the next five years. They attribute that success to their collaboration with universities and a consulting firm. MRI recently announced it would help a "federal laboratory develop clean coal technology." Energy is expected to continue as one of its main areas of research. The article also reviews the history of the company.
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2010-01-22
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Newspaper Article
