Ingram's June 2026

JUNE 2026 • VOLUME 52, NO. 6

Talk of the Town 7 In the News/Correspondent Business News and Legislative Updates Perspectives 4 Editor’s Note KC International by Joe Sweeney 9 Between the Lines A chance encounter lends credence to the belief that, in health care as in life, there are no true coincidences. by Jack Cashill AI is a great tool for companies, but there’s a human aspect that can never be replaced by machine learning. by Dennis Boone Elon Musk has changed the conversa tion about wealth creation, and what to look for with a new Fed Reserve Board chairman. by Ken Herman 13 In a Nutshell 11 Reflections

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Features 18 KC: Gooooooooal!

The region scored a place on the global stage as host city for half a dozen FIFA 2026 World Cup games. The buzz is real; will the payoff match the excitement? by Dennis Boone

Special Features 33 Best of Business Kansas City 2026 As determined by the votes of

24 Q&A: KC Hospitality Andrea O’Hara of the Lodging and Hospitality Association of Greater

Ingram’s readers: the best of every thing that this region has to offer with its quality of life, from restau rants and museums to car dealers, heath-care providers, jewelers, janito rial services and much, much more.

Business & Commerce 14 Small Business Adviser A mid-year reset on economic

Kansas City reflects on industry trends beyond the World Cup impact.

conditions that should give business owners and executives something

26 Executive Lifestyle Trends in executive lifestyles, from home design and remote work to landscaping, travel, business wear and entertainment. 33 Best of Business KC: Excellence in Action good stuff is around the region. They sound off on the best of everything in Wining & Dining, Entertainment & Culture, Business Products and Business Services. 58 Benefits Squeeze Is On Two things are certain about readers of Ingram’s : They have highly discriminat ing tastes, and they know where the

to think about. by Kaleb Shaw 15 Financial Adviser

58 Health Care and Insurance Report

A look at how mega trends affecting employer health plans are impacting business owners, plus updates of our industry ranking lists in key silos of the health-care sector.

Vacation and travel season is hitting its peak; before you go, make sure to pack financial protection. by Barbara White

16 Wealth Management

The democratization of wealth-building continues, presenting new consider ations for investors below the ultra high-net-worth stratus. by Ben Sullivan

Leads & Lists 31 Top Area Public and Private Golf Courses 61 Top Area Hospitals and Medical Centers (ranked by revenues)

Policy moves in Washington and provider market moves in the Kansas City area are closing like a vise on employer-paid health insurance coverage. Are you asking the right questions of your broker as the renewal season approaches? by Dennis Boone

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