Weekly business briefing (July 16)
Expanded services
BKD’s risk advisory services division has added a public sector consulting practice that will focus primarily on helping public entities reduce service costs, improve service quality and use technologies and methodologies for development and implementation of cost-effective programs and policies.
Recognized
The Air Force Association’s Gerrity Chapter in Oklahoma City has recognized Spirit AeroSystems’ global customer support and services division with a Community Partner of the Year award.
The Health Quality Association on Accreditation has awarded Advanced Medical Concepts of Wichita another three-year accreditation.
Intrust Bank Arena ranked as the 37th busiest arena in the United States and 85th in the world in Pollstar magazine’s 2015 Mid-Year Top 100 Arena Rankings.
Charity
Spirit AeroSystems’ Good Neighbor Fund has awarded a $20,000 grant to Make-A-Wish Kansas.
Sunflower Bank will donate 5 cents to Big Brothers Big Sisters for every swipe of a Sunflower debit card through Sept. 30. Additionally, representatives and volunteers from Big Brothers Big Sisters will team up with Sunflower branches to host educational events for their communities.
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This story was originally published July 15, 2015 at 2:27 PM with the headline "Weekly business briefing (July 16)."