Kansas City Business Journal recently shared the story of Propio Language Services and founder Marco Assis. We’re highlighting the local impact behind that story and why Overland Park continues to be home for companies with a global reach.
Propio’s growth is a reminder that global impact does not require leaving Overland Park.
Some of the most impactful global companies begin with deeply personal stories, shaped by place, purpose, and the people who surround them. Propio Language Services is one of those stories.
Founded by Marco Assis, Propio was born from lived experience. After immigrating to the United States from Brazil, Assis experienced firsthand how language barriers can limit access to healthcare, education, and opportunity. What began as a mission to help people be understood has grown into a company serving organizations and individuals around the world.
Today, Propio provides interpretation and translation services across hundreds of languages, helping people navigate critical moments in healthcare, legal settings, education, and beyond. Their work is quiet but powerful, often happening behind the scenes, and making real impact where clarity matters most.
And despite its global reach, Propio has chosen to keep its roots firmly planted in Overland Park.
The company recently expanded into a new office space in Overland Park, designed to support continued growth while reflecting the culture they’ve built. It is the kind of space that allows teams to collaborate, innovate, and grow without leaving the community that helped them get there.
This decision speaks to a larger trend. Overland Park continues to attract and retain companies that need flexibility, access to talent, and high-quality office environments that scale with ambition. Businesses are not just landing here. They are staying, expanding, and investing long term.
A global language services company. A deeply personal origin story. And a growing headquarters right here in Overland Park.
As the Kansas City metro prepares to welcome the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, companies like Propio highlight why this region is uniquely positioned for global moments. Language access, cultural understanding, and connection will matter more than ever, and those solutions are already being built right here in Overland Park.
Propio’s story is not just about growth. It is about purpose, place, and the power of building something meaningful without having to leave home.
To dive deeper into Propio’s founding story and Marco Assis’s personal journey, we encourage you to read the original feature from the Kansas City Business Journal, which explores how lived experience shaped a company now making a global impact.
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