Overland Park is the largest city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States, and the second-most populous city in the state of Kansas. It is one of four principal cities in the Kansas City metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 197,238.
Shawnee
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River Market
Busy River Market centers on City Market, dating to 1857, where casual global eateries, gourmet grocery stores and indie boutiques surround pavilions hosting a weekend farmers’ market. Nearby, the Arabia Steamboat Museum displays paraphernalia salvaged from a ship that sunk in the Missouri River in the mid-19th century. Broad paths for strolling and biking trace the shoreline in Berkley Riverfront Park.
Grain Valley
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Supporting Career Growth Without Holding People Back
As a leader, watching someone on your team grow into their next opportunity can feel like a double-edged sword: pride in their progress paired with the sting of loss. You want to be the kind of leader who champions careers. However, when that growth means leaving the team, it can get complicated.
How do you strike the right balance?
How do you mentor someone without micromanaging their path or worse, stalling it?
Here are a few tips for mentoring and encouraging upward or outward mobility, from someone who has moved for career advancements personally.
1. Normalize Career Growth — Even if It Means Leaving
If your team only hears praise for loyalty and longevity, they’ll feel torn when ambition pulls them elsewhere. Set a tone early that career progression is expected and supported both inside and outside your organization. Be focused on helping your team grow, even if one day that growth takes them beyond your team and organization.
When people know you care about them beyond their current role, they’re more likely to bring you into the conversation early, not at the resignation letter stage.
2. Shift From Ownership to Stewardship
It’s easy to feel possessive of top talent, especially if you’ve invested time and energy in their success. But strong leaders don’t own people, they steward their growth. Make sure you are not holding onto talent because they are essential, and you are uncomfortable with change. Be proud to see them thrive somewhere else.
3. Build Development into the Everyday
Don’t wait for someone to express a desire to leave to start talking about development. Regularly check in with team members on skills they want to develop, experiences they’re curious about, and roles they envision long-term. Regardless of if they stay, the investment pays off in motivation and a feeling that they matter to the team and organization.
4. Celebrate Wins with Grace
When someone lands a new opportunity, fight the urge to make it personal. Reinforce how proud you are of them, how they have earned the new opportunity and how grateful you are for everything they contributed to the team. That moment of grace will define how people remember your leadership.
5. Create a Legacy Culture
When people leave, help them shape their legacy. Have them document their knowledge, mentor others, or reflect on what they learned. Let them know their time mattered and contributions made a difference. Make sure the team hears you and sees you championing growth for those that stay and those that go.
People don’t just talk about how you managed them, they talk about how you supported their next move. Be the kind of leader they thank in LinkedIn posts, job interviews, and years down the road. In the end, your legacy as a leader isn’t how many people stay under you, it’s how many grow because of you.
Trailblazing Leaders Join KC Animal Health Corridor Board Amid Landmark Year for the Region’s Industry
New board members from Boehringer Ingelheim, Dechra and Elanco bring deep expertise, bold vision to region’s animal health cluster
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – June 11, 2025 – The KC Animal Health Corridor has announced three new additions to its board of directors: Fiona Rey, Elanco Animal Health; Dr. Fatou Sow, Boehringer Ingelheim; and Dr. Jill Stohs, Dechra. Their appointments were formalized during the Corridor’s June 9 board meeting and come at a pivotal moment of momentum for the region’s globally-recognized animal health industry.
With deep industry experience and forward-thinking leadership, the new board members reflect the strength and diversity of the Corridor’s influence — a collective representing the world’s largest concentration of animal health companies.
Fiona Rey, executive director of U.S. customer experience: revenue growth management | launch and marketing ops at Elanco Animal Health, is known for transforming business operations and launching breakthrough products that shape the future of animal health. Since joining Elanco in 2018, Rey has led global product launches, revived critical business units and introduced first-in-class treatments to market.
Dr. Fatou Sow, head of U.S. global innovation & immunology research at Boehringer Ingelheim, brings more than 15 years of experience leading R&D, manufacturing and global partnerships across the animal health industry, driving strategy focused on immune-mediated diseases in companion animals. Sow has held leadership roles at Novartis, Elanco and Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Medicine Belgium, and actively supports the development of scientists and emerging industry leaders.
Dr. Jill Stohs, senior director of veterinary professional services & medical affairs at Dechra, brings a career rooted in hands-on veterinary care, technical expertise and medical education. Trained at the University of Missouri’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Stohs now leads a team of more than 40 veterinary professionals across the country. She is a passionate advocate for elevating veterinary science through education, mentorship and service.
“The new additions to our board are bold, strategic thinkers who exemplify the kind of leadership that’s driving the next era of animal health,” said Kimberly Young, president of the KC Animal Health Corridor. “Their perspectives will help ensure the KC Animal Health Corridor remains not just the industry’s largest cluster, but its most dynamic and future-ready.”
The addition of new board leadership comes amid a milestone year for the Corridor, marked by major announcements from global leaders in animal health. Australia-based Ceres Tag selected the KC region for its North American headquarters in January, citing the Corridor’s strength as a hub for innovation. In May, Merck Animal Health announced a nearly $900 million expansion of its De Soto, Kansas, campus — further cementing the region’s role as a driver of global animal health.
About the KC Animal Health Corridor
Representing more than half of the global animal health industry’s sales and home to over 300 animal health companies, the KC Animal Health Corridor is the largest concentration of its kind worldwide. Anchored by Manhattan, Kansas, and Columbia, Missouri, the Corridor serves as a thriving hub for innovation and collaboration. | kcanimalhealth.com
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A Strategic Advantage for U.S. Importers
In an era of shifting trade policies and global supply chain disruptions, adaptability is key.
For importers facing trade remedy tariffs, Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) offer critical advantages, including enhanced cost management and operational flexibility.
Leveraging an FTZ
Defer duty payments until goods enter U.S. commerce, improving cash flow.
Store imported goods indefinitely for strategic inventory management.
Eliminate duties on goods exported from the zone, as well as scrap and waste.
Reduce overall duty exposure through value-added activities within the FTZ.
The KC Advantage
With its central location, robust logistics network and established FTZ infrastructure, Kansas City provides an ideal environment for businesses seeking to optimize their import strategies.
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FOREIGN TRADE ZONES
A Strategic Advantage for U.S. Importers
In an era of shifting trade policies and global supply chain disruptions, adaptability is key.
For importers facing trade remedy tariffs, Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) offer critical advantages, including enhanced cost management and operational flexibility.
Leveraging an FTZ
Defer duty payments until goods enter U.S. commerce, improving cash flow.
Store imported goods indefinitely for strategic inventory management.
Eliminate duties on goods exported from the zone, as well as scrap and waste.
Reduce overall duty exposure through value-added activities within the FTZ.
The KC Advantage
With its central location, robust logistics network and established FTZ infrastructure, Kansas City provides an ideal environment for businesses seeking to optimize their import strategies.
Learn more about Foreign Trade Zones in the KC region.
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Boost Supply Chain Flexibility with FTZs | KC SmartPort PULSE
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Boost Supply Chain Flexibility with FTZs | KC SmartPort PULSE
FOREIGN TRADE ZONES
A Strategic Advantage for U.S. Importers
In an era of shifting trade policies and global supply chain disruptions, adaptability is key.
For importers facing trade remedy tariffs, Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) offer critical advantages, including enhanced cost management and operational flexibility.
Leveraging an FTZ
Defer duty payments until goods enter U.S. commerce, improving cash flow.
Store imported goods indefinitely for strategic inventory management.
Eliminate duties on goods exported from the zone, as well as scrap and waste.
Reduce overall duty exposure through value-added activities within the FTZ.
The KC Advantage
With its central location, robust logistics network and established FTZ infrastructure, Kansas City provides an ideal environment for businesses seeking to optimize their import strategies.
Learn more about Foreign Trade Zones in the KC region.
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