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FDA backs wearable biomarkers for CMT1A trial development
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BioSensics and CureCMT won a two-year FDA cooperative agreement worth up to $2.2 million to develop wearable digital measures for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A. The project could help create real-world endpoints for future trials in a…
Hartenstein Poor & Foster wins Wichita public defender contract
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Hartenstein Poor & Foster LLC will take over the City Public Defender office in Wichita after unanimous City Council approval on Oct. 13, 2026. The firm will represent more than 4,000 indigent defendants and pair criminal defense with behavioral…
Study: Most negative gym reviews focus on how clubs are run
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A study of 5,497 one- and two-star Google reviews from 256 high-review-count gyms and fitness clubs found that reviewers most often complained about operations, not equipment, across eight U.S. metros.
Tallahassee orthodontist wins 2026 award with 5-star, trilingual practice
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Vibrant Orthodontics, founded in 2021 by Dr. Maryam Rezaie, earned a BusinessRate Best of 2026 award in Tallahassee while maintaining a 5.0-star Google rating across 896 reviews and a perfect Dental.me Score.
RaptorUSA adds SiriusXM ad planning tools for businesses
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RaptorUSA launched a new set of online planning tools to help businesses estimate SiriusXM advertising costs, compare audiences and build draft campaigns before buying satellite radio ads. The Wichita-based agency says the resources aim to make…
Empowerment Network marks 20 years with Omaha leadership conference
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The Empowerment Network drew more than 450 people to Omaha for its 20th anniversary African American Leadership Conference and Revive Black Business Expo, spotlighting entrepreneurship, wealth building, career growth and civic engagement….
Gridiron Greats names 2026 Hall of Fame class
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Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund will honor seven former players and advocates at its Hall of Fame Gala Oct. 2 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago.
Woody Auction sets October 17 sale led by Tiffany Studios Peony lamp
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Woody Auction will hold an Art Glass & Furniture Auction on Oct. 17 in Douglass, Kansas, led by a Tiffany Studios Peony table lamp estimated at $45,000 to $65,000. The sale also features Wave Crest, Loetz, carnival glass, sterling flatware,…
Safely.Living exits stealth with housing consultant partnership
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Safely.Living has launched publicly with US Housing Consultants to modernize emergency call-for-aid systems in federally subsidized senior housing.
AAPEX student engine competition returns with nine teams in Las Vegas
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AAPEX will bring back its student engine teardown-and-rebuild contest on Nov. 4 in Las Vegas, with nine teams from seven high schools and technical colleges competing.
Incisive Consultants promotes Brian Bircher to vice president of strategic growth
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Incisive Consultants has promoted Brian Bircher to vice president of strategic growth as the Epic consulting firm expands after landing on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list for the second time.
RoutingBox lands $22M growth investment to expand NEMT software nationwide
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RoutingBox has raised $22 million from Phase Line Growth Partners to speed national expansion, add AI features and pursue acquisitions in the non-emergency medical transportation market.
Bellus Academy adds TikTok Shop training to beauty curriculum
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Bellus Academy has added TikTok Shop Training to programs in California and Kansas, giving beauty students lessons in social commerce, branding and content creation at no extra cost.
Incisive Consultants lands on 2026 Inc. 5000 after 53% growth
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Incisive Consultants, an Overland Park healthcare IT consulting firm focused on Epic systems, was named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies.
Summit Surgical earns top-tier patient experience ranking
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Summit Surgical in Hutchinson, Kansas, landed in the top 15% of more than 3,000 U.S. hospitals evaluated for patient experience, putting it among 10 Kansas hospitals in that tier.
NeighborWorks America awards $4.14M in supplemental grants to 23 groups
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NeighborWorks America is distributing $4.14 million in flexible supplemental grants to 23 network organizations across 17 states and the District of Columbia.
Vivi Tran novel examines Vietnam War’s lasting human cost
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Vivi Tran’s The Porch Light I Leave On follows a Vietnam veteran and a young refugee whose lives intersect across decades and states, showing how war continues to shape love, health and family after combat ends.
Alto Apartments adds pet-friendly luxury living in Lenexa
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Alto Apartments in Lenexa, Kansas, is promoting pet-friendly luxury rentals with dedicated spaces for dogs and cats, plus resort-style amenities and trail access.
Alto Apartments opens in Lenexa with resort-style pool
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Alto Apartments has opened a new luxury apartment community in Lenexa, Kansas, built around a resort-style swimming pool and a package of amenities aimed at residents who want upscale living near dining, shopping and trails.
Oxeia sets investor webinar as concussion drug funding round nears close
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Oxeia Biopharmaceuticals will host an investor webinar Sept. 17 featuring CEO Michael Wyand, board member and former NFL quarterback Alex Smith, and co-founder Vishal Bansal as its crowdfunding round on StartEngine approaches a Sept. 24 close.
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