Unisys to locate new application modernization center to provide Information Technology services to federal agencies and other clients.

“Springfield is so diversified and so entrepreneurial. There’s opportunity here, even in a down time. That tells you something about the resiliency of the people and the local economy.” - Jack Stack

Technology innovator IBM to establish delivery center to serve U.S., global clients.

“The state of Missouri made things pretty attractive for us with the Enhanced Enterprise Zone and Quality Jobs incentives. And, from a strategic standpoint, we figured Missouri was the right place to be, because most of our competition was out on the west coast.” - Jeff and Cara Canon

"From a town of only 10,000 people, we are able to work with our 90 helicopter bases and over one thousand hospitals and ambulance services in 14 states, making us the 2nd largest air ambulance service in the world." - Seth Myers

“The “animal health corridor” aims to encourage more businesses to come to Missouri and to help local universities and high schools build up a pool of competent graduates.” - George Heidgerken

"ABC Laboratories has a long-standing relationship with the university. We were literally born out of MU. Our founder, Dr. Charles Gehrke, was a highly regarded biochemistry researcher there, and a good percentage of our employees are MU graduates." - Byron Hill

 "We train displaced workers in rural Missouri for today's IT jobs to keep those jobs in the country. Missouri incentives got us started. The work ethic of our employees keeps us going." - Shane Mayes

“I've lived in a lot of places, and there is a difference here in how people conduct themselves. There is a strong work ethic and friendliness that I haven't found elsewhere." - Dr. Susanne Cohen