ABB to Buy Baldor for $3.1 Billion
- November 30, 2010
The Swiss group ABB is set to buy the Baldor Electric Company, an American motor manufacturer, for $3.1 billion, the companies said. More… ... Read More
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The center is scheduled to open December 1.
The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce announced FLS Connect, a political communication and fundraising company based in Minnesota, has leased the former Strategic Fundraising building in Medical Mile Plaza, 3300 S. National Ave.
Chamber economic development staff along with its economic development partners worked with FLS Connect for much of 2015, assisting the company in its selection of the Springfield region. FLS cited the quality of Springfield’s workforce. “Springfield offers top notch employees with Midwestern values that fit our mission of building a one?to?one relationship between our clients and constituents,” said FLS partner and Missouri native Tony Feather.
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Laird Technologies acquires Cattron for $90M
- November 24, 2010
Laird Technologies acquires Cattron for $90M ... Read More
Volkswagen commits $71B to become world’s number one automaker
- November 22, 2010
Volkswagen AG said it will invest about 51.6 billion euros (nearly $71 billion) in its automotive division in the next five years as it aims to pass Toyota Motor Corp. as ... Read More
Bitrode battery testing firm expands to meet electric car demand
- November 19, 2010
Riding what it sees as growing demand for electric cars, Bitrode Corp. is moving from Fenton to expand in south St. Louis County with a new headquarters and factory to make ... Read More
Unisys adds 65 of 300 new jobs so far
- November 19, 2010
Unisys Corp., a Fortune 500 information technology company, cut the ribbon Thursday on its new office at 555 Washington Ave. in downtown St. Louis. So far, the Blue Bell, Pa.-based tech ... Read More
MU business incubator gains national recognition
- November 18, 2010
The University of Missouri Life Science Incubator at Monsanto Place was honored this month for its success in attracting international startup companies to the United States. With its “soft landings designation,” ... Read More
FDA panel backs approval of Lupus drug
- November 17, 2010
The first new treatment for lupus in more than 50 years passed a key hurdle Tuesday with a 13-2 vote by government advisers favoring approval. The verdict for the drug Benlysta ... Read More
Handmark launches apps for political junkies of all stripes
- November 16, 2010
Handmark launches apps for political junkies of all stripes. ... Read More
EMC to Buy Isilon for $2.25 Billion
- November 15, 2010
EMC agreed to acquire Isilon Systems for $2.25 billion as consolidation in the data-storage sector continues. ... Read More