Ingram's October 2023

OCTOBER 2023 • VOLUME 49, NO. 10

Talk of the Town 7 In the News/Correspondent Business News and Legislative Updates Perspectives 4 Editor’s Note The annual 20 in Their Twenties fea ture is both reassurance that the rising cohort of executives is well-suited to the task, and a cautionary tale to civic leaders about keeping talent home. by Joe Sweeney Not everyone is delighted with the new terminal at KCI. For some, the calcu lus on convenience vs. amenities still favors what we’ve given up. by Jack Cashill As Jackson County continues to strug gle with getting property appraisals correct, it seems one sure-fire strategy will apply: Get your own. by Dennis Boone 9 Between the Lines 11 Reflections

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Special Reports 22 20 in Their Twenties

14 Cause for Celebration

Ingram’s annual gathering of Corporate Report 100 and Best of Business Kansas City winners at the Fall Glory.

In addition to naming another score of talented young achievers from

12 In a Nutshell

area businesses, we gather this year’s 20 in Their Twenties honorees for an assembly to discuss issues of greatest concern to them. Year 16 brings to 320 the number of people recognized since the program debuted in 2008. 43 Special Medical Edition For a 27th year, Ingram’s recognizes some of the physicians that help deliver world-class health care for residents of this region and beyond. We also explore the way the regional hospital marketplace has changed over the past decade in terms of costs, employment and treatment types.

A world in chaos is no friend to anyone seeking stability in the investment markets. by Ken Herman

16 Q&A: Renee Gartelos

The director of human resources for Burns & McDonnell assesses a hiring spree that has brought thousands of new employe owners into the fold.

Business & Commerce 19 Wealth Management

22 20 in Their Twenties

There are unusual reasons keeping an expected recession from showing up, but history tells us that this time really isn’t different. by William Greiner

From workplace challenges in a post-pan demic world to home ownership, AI, data and more, young executives have a lot on their minds. Read about what they have to say and meet our 16th installment rec ognizing high-achieving business owners and executives under the age of 30.

20 Financial Adviser

Thanks to some new regulatory action, your business may now qualify as a financial institution, whether you

43 Health-Care Metrics

Diving into the data shows how the Kansas City region’s hospital systems have evolved over the past decade. by Dennis Boone

think it is or not. by Shelli Clarkston 21 Small Business Adviser

Generation Z is entering the workplace in large numbers on its way to domi nating the U.S. work force within a decade. Is your business ready for the changes that are coming? by Roses Ammon

45 Top Doctors of 2023

Meet 18 physicians whose work helps make health care in Kansas City a key quality-of-life determinant. by Dennis Boone

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