Axium Fund Acquires Stake in KU Student Housing
An Axium Infrastructure fund agreed to acquire a 95 percent interest in an on-campus student housing project under construction at the University of Kansas.
Lawrence Business News
In Lawrence, business news means corporate mergers, store openings and closings, startup funding, hiring and leadership changes. This page tracks the developments within the organizations that fuel the local economy.
Industry
Costco Opens New Warehouse Store in Lawrence
The 166,000-square-foot facility at 6200 Mercato Dr. marks the company's fourth location in Kansas.
Openings & Closings
Live Poll
Is it important for local communities to preserve long-standing neighborhood bars and businesses?
New Owners Reopen Landmark Lawrence Bar
The bar located at 3115 W. Sixth St. returns to business following a change in ownership.
Philanthropy
Live Poll
Does seeing college athletes support charitable causes change how you view student-athlete programs?
Trey Lathan Pledges $100 per Tackle to Children's Hospitals
The Kansas Jayhawks linebacker is donating to medical centers for every tackle he makes during the 2026 season.
People
Live Poll
Does frequent leadership turnover at your local university make you trust the quality of education less?
Haskell Indian Nations University Named New President
The Bureau of Indian Education has appointed Alex Red Corn as the permanent president of the Lawrence university.
Jobs
Live Poll
Should federal funding shifts prioritize trade jobs over existing local youth social services?
Lawrence Nonprofit Lost $330,000 Federal Grant
The local nonprofit Van Go faces budget cuts after losing a recurring Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act grant.
Regular subjects here include corporate expansion, store performance, funding rounds and management transitions. Coverage extends across the city and the communities around it to identify trends in commercial activity. Small business growth patterns often clash with the operational requirements of national chains entering the market. Workforce shifts and changes in consumer spending are the factors that determine the pace of new commercial investment.