WSU foresees flat Kansas job growth in 2017
Wichita State University economists predict Kansas employment will rise by about 0.5 percent in 2017, signaling a potential peak in the state’s economy. The forecast cites slower growth, cautions on a possible state led recession, and implications for funding public schools amid flat revenue streams from income, sales, and property taxes.
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Kansas
Topeka
Wichita State University
U.S
Jeremy Hill
Center For Economic Development and Business Research
State of Kansas
KU sees first university rooted company go public
Savara Inc, a biotech spinout from the University of Kansas, began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under SVRA after a reverse merger with Mast Therapeutics. Cory Berkland helped seed the original KU research, while KU Innovation and Collaboration holds a stake that may be sold or held after a six month lockup. Savara develops inhaled therapies for respiratory diseases and has shifted from its AeroVanc origin to broader platforms.
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Savara Inc
Savara
Austin
Texas
Cory Berkland
Mast Therapeutics
Julie Nagel
KU Innovation and Collaboration
KU Research
Nagel
Cory
Berkland
AeroVanc
Netherlands
UniDoor to open store imitating As Seen on Amazon
A new UniDoor store is planned at The Malls Shopping Center near 23rd and Louisiana streets. It will stock popular Amazon items instead of selling generic merchandise, creating an in person version of an As Seen on Amazon concept.
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Lawrence
UniDoor
23Rd
Louisiana Streets
Town Talk Store Ties to Mainland China Network
Town Talk retailer relies on ownership group with deep mainland China connections. China sourcing is prominent in stock, with Rice Cheng identified as a chief buyer present at a recent visit. The firm emphasizes strong supplier links and cross border commerce.
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China
Amazon
Rice Cheng
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