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If you’re reading this newsletter at work, hopefully you’re happy to be there. If you’re not happy, we’ve got some good news for you today.
🏆 Kansas City’s best employers, according to Forbes
🏀 The Big 12 basketball tournaments return next week
🔠 Beat your friends at SCRMBLD
📣 Telling your friends about KC Daily
Employment
The Best Employers in Kansas City, According to Forbes
Garmin HQ
Forbes has released its 2026 lists of best large and midsize employers, and several Kansas City area companies were named.
Large and In Charge: Seven KC area employers were named among the Best Large Employers (5,000+ employees), with Garmin leading the way at No. 87. Other local employers named were The University of Kansas Health System (No. 120), Terracon (No. 286), Burns & McDonnell (No. 300), H&R Block (No. 377), Hallmark (No. 507), and AMC Entertainment (No. 698).
Mid, But Mighty: Ten KC area employers were named among the Best Midsize Employers (1,000-5,000 employees), with JE Dunn Construction leading at No. 37. Others include University Health, Kansas City (No. 135), Husch Blackwell (No. 152), HNTB (No. 161), Commerce Bancshares (No. 314), Helzberg Diamonds (No. 319), Associated Wholesale Grocers (No. 368), Netsmart (No. 395), Evergy (No. 458), and Garney Construction (No. 467).
Can you guess the No. 1 top large employer in the United States? Here’s a hint: it will soon open a third location in the KC metro. Find the answer HERE.
Together with The Big 12 Conference
Big 12 Basketball Returns to the T-Mobile Center Next Week
The Big 12 Conference
The 2026 Phillips 66 Big 12 Men’s and Women’s Tournaments return to the T-Mobile Center beginning next week.
Ladies First: The first round of the women’s tournament tips off on Wednesday, March 4th with the championship game scheduled for Sunday, March 8th (the game will be held on Monday, March 9th should BYU advance). The first round of the men’s tournament starts on Tuesday, March 10th, with daily hoops action through the championship game on Saturday, March 14th.
Bigger Than Basketball: Both tournaments will be played on an ASB GlassFloor LED court, which integrates LED technology beneath the playing surface to showcase dynamic, interactive digital graphics. This is the first time that the technology will be used for official competition in the United States. Also this year, Grammy Award-winning icon DJ Khaled will headline the Big 12 Basketball Tournament Afterparty inside KC Live! on Saturday, March 14th.
If you’re a fan of high-level college basketball, don’t miss these tournaments! Get your tickets to the women’s tournament HERE, or the men’s tournament HERE.
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SCRMBLD is a word game created and developed right here in Kansas City, and pits you against the clock to find a 7-letter word in 8 scrambled letters.
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In Other News…
😷 Bad Gas: Sometimes people have bad gas. And sometimes your house does too. Get it tested for radon with Rhino Metrics KC, and take 20% off your test by mentioning KC Daily!*
👋 Tender Goodbye: After 50+ year’s serving tenderloins at Christy’s Tasty Queen in KCK, owners Lowell and Marla Christy have retired and passed the famed restaurant on to new owners.
🏟️ Booth is Booming: The University of Kansas is moving on to phase two of the $808 million stadium development in Lawrence. Coming soon: more upgrades to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, a 162-room hotel, new student housing, and an event plaza.
🐏 Rock to the Rams: 2009 Rockhurst High School Alum Nate Scheelhaase was recently named the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams. Scheelhaase led the team to a state title in 2007.
🛒 Big (Biz) Box: Despite public and city leader pushback, the Costco in Midtown KC (241 Linwood Blvd) has started the pre-application process to become a Costco Business Center. Over 3,200 people have signed a petition for it to remain a Costco Wholesale.
📍Passport to Local: Kansas City G.I.F.T. is offering free physical passports to 30 different black-owned restaurants, art venues, coffee shops and more throughout KC. They can be picked up at the Kansas City G.I.F.T. office at 5008 Prospect Ave.
☀️ Al Fresco: Spring has (almost) sprung, and warmer weather means its a great time to get out and explore local restaurants! Check out 12 of our favorites with the help of our KC Daily Dine Card, and take 20% off at each spot.
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