More than just a modern office building, lightwell KC is a curated experience designed to foster innovation, wellbeing, and community in the heart of downtown Kansas City. With 25 stories, over 45 diverse tenants, and amenities tailored to today’s workforce, lightwell continues to attract companies at the forefront of technology, creativity, and business.
Designed for the Modern Workforce
lightwell KC isn’t just where businesses go to work, it’s where they go to thrive. The building is designed with the needs of today’s teams in mind, offering:
- Flexible leasing options and suite sizes for companies of all stages
- Collaborative and private workspaces
- Onsite food and beverage options
- Wellness-centered design features
- Walkable access to downtown KC’s restaurants, hotels, entertainment, and transit
With a focus on experience as much as infrastructure, lightwell empowers its tenants to attract top talent and create cultures that endure.
Let’s take a look at a few of the top KC Businesses that call lightwell KC home:
PayIt at lightwell: A Workspace That’s as Innovative as Their Solutions
Since 2021, PayIt has made its home on the 7th floor of lightwell KC. The company, which simplifies digital services and payments for government partners, has grown its footprint to 125 employees onsite, part of a 250-person team nationwide.
According to Jeff Ruane, People Operations Associate at PayIt, lightwell isn’t just a location—it’s an extension of their culture.
“lightwell supports the way we work. The open-concept design and accessibility of leadership in our office helps foster the kind of collaboration and transparency our team thrives on,” Ruane shares.
PayIt’s office layout and culture are aligned with their mission to make lives easier—a value deeply embedded in their approach to both customer service and internal operations.
Kansas City Business Journal: Where News and Business Meet
The Kansas City Business Journal, a division of American City Business Journals, has also chosen to house its local newsroom at lightwell KC. As part of the nation’s leading business media network—with 44 websites, 64 print publications, and over 700 business events annually—the Kansas City team plays a pivotal role in delivering critical business coverage across the region.
Being based at lightwell gives the KC Business Journal the proximity and access it needs to stay closely connected to the business pulse of downtown. The space provides modern infrastructure, access to other high-profile tenants, and a central location ideal for both reporting and event hosting.
For business leaders who want to stay visible, informed, and engaged, having the city’s most trusted business media outlet under the same roof is yet another advantage of the lightwell ecosystem.
KC Tech Council: Powering the Region’s Tech Future
The KC Tech Council (KCTC), Kansas City’s leading technology advocacy and industry organization, also calls lightwell KC home. As a voice for the tech sector, KCTC focuses on four strategic pillars: advocacy, talent, knowledge, and visibility.
From bridging government and industry relationships to providing critical workforce development resources, the KC Tech Council’s work directly influences the growth and competitiveness of the region’s tech economy. Their presence at lightwell places them at the center of the very community they serve, surrounded by member companies, startups, and innovators that define Kansas City’s digital future.
Vincue: Reimagining Space and Driving Innovation
We are also excited to welcome Vincue, a fast-growing automotive technology company, to the tenant community at lightwell KC. Located in Suite 2900, Vincue’s stunning new space spans both the 29th and 30th floors and is connected by a dramatic internal staircase—a complete reimagining of a space that had been vacant for over 20 years.
With 70 employees, most of whom are based in Kansas City, Vincue develops cutting-edge software that helps auto dealerships streamline their operations, enhance customer experiences, and boost business performance.
Founded in 2015, Vincue has quickly earned a national reputation for transforming dealership sales, marketing, and inventory management. Their team’s energy and vision are a perfect fit for the collaborative, forward-thinking environment that defines lightwell.
By breathing new life into a long-unused space, Vincue not only reflects innovation in its products—but also in its workplace culture and commitment to revitalizing downtown Kansas City.
A Community Where Visionaries Belong
PayIt, Kansas City Business Journal, KC Tech Council, and Vincue represent just a few of the ambitious, future-forward organizations that have chosen to call lightwell KC home. Each one brings a unique mission, but they share a common goal: to grow and thrive in a workplace that fuels their people and amplifies their impact.
With flexible leasing options, modern amenities, wellness-centered design, and a growing network of innovative tenants, lightwell KC is more than an office building—it’s a destination for leadership, community, and momentum.
Interested in leasing at lightwell KC?
Contact Sean Craven with AREA Real Estate Advisors to learn more about available spaces.
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