Virgin Mobile Consolidating US Operations in Kansas City

Sprint's Virgin Mobile said Wednesday its U.S. headquarters will now be One Kansas City Place in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, and it plans to hire up to 100 people. “Kansas City is a national hub of entrepreneurial spirit and sophisticated start-ups, which is the perfect backdrop for our new office as we evolve the Virgin Mobile brand and elevate it to new heights,” said Dow Draper, CEO of Virgin Mobile, in a news release. "This innovation district is a natural setting for a bold brand like Virgin, which does things differently and changes business for good.” Virgin Mobile is operating from a temporary office in One Kansas City Place at 1200 Main St. and is starting renovation of nearly 11,000 square feet of vacant office space on a separate floor. Sprint corporate headquarters is in nearby Overland Park, Kansas.