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5 ways small businesses can fight financial fraud
Small businesses in Wichita remain vulnerable to financial fraud at alarming rates. The most common types of financial fraud against businesses include check fraud, ACH fraud, credit card fraud, internal fraud and account takeover.
According to the 2022 Payments Fraud and Control Report published by the Association For Financial Professionals, checks continue to be the payment used in a majority of fraud cases. Small businesses need to take proactive measures to safeguard their financial information.…
The right partners help fitness company unearth its own champion
The story of Marquis Bradley is one of inspiration and resilience. Just a few years ago, he was trying out for an NFL team but fell short in his pursuit. Rather than become discouraged, he decided to pour his energy into something new — personal training. This bold move would take him down a path that ultimately led to the creation of Omnicut Motivational Fitness. Bradley utilized Wichita’s CrossFirst Bank to help finance his dreams, and today he is a beacon of hope for aspiring athletes all…
Leaked report brings new scrutiny on Alzheimer’s drug developed by Austin company
An Austin-based biopharmaceutical company focused on treating Alzheimer's disease is under scrutiny after a report leaked with claims of data manipulation. Company officials dispute the allegations. Its stock plummeted late this week — click through for the latest.
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UNC Health in contract dispute with national insurer
A contract dispute between UNC Health and one the nation's largest health insurers could affect thousands of patients.
Table of Experts: Estate planning
The Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal held a panel discussion recently about estate planning. Panelists included Jennifer A. Lammers, attorney and partner, Best and Flanagan; Becky Krieger, managing partner and shareholder, Accredited Investors Wealth Management; Tara Torseth, CPA, MBT, partner, Abdo; Samantha Graf, estate planning and family law attorney, Hellmuth & Johnson; and Jeremy Wells, senior vice president of philanthropic services, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. Dyanne Ross-Hanson,…
Jamestown’s lender on 731 Market St. asks court to initiate foreclosure process
Jamestown originally purchased 731 Market St. for $65.5 million, or close to $700 square feet. Its market value — like many San Francisco office buildings — is likely to be significantly lower than that today.
Kaiser Permanente, labor unions strike tentative deal on new contract
The proposed settlement follows labor action last week involving 75,000 unionized workers in several states.
Durham startup lands funding for quantum computing project
Polarisqb sees quantum computing aiding in drug development.
Jefferson opens Center City heath center focused on older members of the LGBTQ community
The health system said its purpose in establishing the Jefferson Center for Healthy Aging is to recognize and care for populations historically excluded within the LGBTIA+ community.