BEST OF THE BEST By Laurie Burstein An outstanding group of companies make up this year’s Greater St. Louis Top 50 Awards. For the 13th consecutive year, the Top 50 awards have been presented by the St. Louis RCGA, in collaboration with the St. Louis office of Deloitte, to those companies who represent the best in their respective fields and have a commitment to making the St. Louis region strong economically and civically. The RCGA and Deloitte will recognize the winners of the 2008 Greater St. Louis Top 50 on December 11, at an awards presentation dinner at the Hyatt Regency, St. Louis Riverfront. This event continues to be popular with the business community for providing an opportunity for networking and sharing successes. While the program traditionally focused on technology-related companies, it was expanded in 2004 to recognize companies and organizations in all types of businesses that have made an economic and civic impact on our region. This year’s winners were selected based on their significant contributions to the St. Louis region and how they have positively impacted the future of our business community. Criteria for selecting this year’s winners included: growth in number of employees, enhancement of the community, revenue growth, acquisitions, and expansion/development of facilities. Two special awards will highlight the awards presentation. For outstanding corporate citizenship, Emerson will receive the Ameren Corporate Citizenship Award. This award is presented to a company demonstrating exceptional commitment to enhancing the quality of life in St. Louis by providing community leadership in the areas of economic development, philanthropic giving, and has dedicated its time and resources to making positive changes that affect residents across the region’s social, cultural and economic spectrum. Edward Jones will receive the prestigious Spirit of St. Louis Technology Award, which is presented to an organization for its advancements in technology, continued success and commitment to the community. Top 50 presenting sponsors include St. Louis RCGA and Deloitte LLP. The corporate sponsors are Ameren, Edward Jones and Southwest Bank. And the marketing sponsors are St. Louis Commerce Magazine, KMOX Radio, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, STLtoday.com 2008 Ameren Corporate Citizenship Award EMERSON As an international company doing business in 150 countries with 265 manufacturing plants and 140,000 employees around the globe, and a record $24.8 billion in sales during the last fiscal year—Emerson still remains true to its hometown roots. With global headquarters here along with 2,400 area employees, Emerson has a long history in St. Louis, and is strongly committed to the region today. Emerson was selected as the 2008 Ameren Corporate Citizenship winner, in part for its economic commitment to the region, but also for its civic commitment to enhance the quality of life in St. Louis. The company has provided community leadership in the area of philanthropic giving and dedicated its time and resources to making positive changes throughout the region. David Farr, chairman, CEO and president of Emerson, says St. Louis has been Emerson’s home for more than 118 years and is still a great place to run a global business, as well as live and raise a family. He also says being a good corporate citizen has always been a part of Emerson’s history and is woven into the fabric at Emerson today. “We believe strongly in giving back to the community, as a company and as individuals,” Farr says. “That spirit of giving and helping others is one of the things that makes Emerson such a great place to work and develop a career.” From a business standpoint, Emerson continues to grow and invest in the St. Louis region. Most of the headquarters corporate operations are based here such as strategic planning, human resources, finance, tax, information technology, legal, and other functions. The company also has some of its important business platforms and divisions located in St. Louis, with 2,400 employees who live and work here and contribute to the local economy. Emerson is also expanding its facilities here. The company just finished building a new auditorium and conference center on its campus, holding over 400 people and costing more than $15 million, for communication and planning sessions. In addition, Emerson is currently building a new $45 million data center that will open next year. Farr describes it as a state-of-the-art world-class IT facility. “This new facility will consolidate much of the company’s global IT operations and will be one of the most environmentally responsible, energy efficient data centers in the world, featuring a lot of our own Emerson Network Power technology, and will also include solar power,” he notes. On the charitable giving front, making St. Louis a stronger community has always been a priority at Emerson. To that end, The Emerson Charitable Trust has invested more than $100 million over the past five years in various charities and organizations. Since its establishment in the mid-1970s, the Emerson Charitable Trust has distributed approximately $330 million nationwide to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions—with roughly two-thirds targeted to the St. Louis region. In 2008, Emerson has contributed $27.8 million to more than 2,500 charities in the United States, with more than $15 million of that here in the St. Louis area. Farr explains, “We organize our giving in five key areas: health and human services, youth, arts and culture, education and civic. We also have a strong matching gift program by which we support our full-time employee giving with matches up to $10,000 annually for higher education, and arts and cultural organizations.” He adds, “I have always said that this has been a priority for me and for the company, as it has been for my predecessors—making St. Louis a stronger community is a core belief, as this is where we work, play and raise our families.“ Farr has personally been involved with The United Way of Greater St. Louis for many years and was last year’s campaign chair. A record $68.8 million was raised. Farr describes the campaign, “We set an aggressive goal in an attempt to ‘shock the community’ and raise the United Way contribution bar to a significantly higher level—and it worked. We raised a record $68.8 million to help the people of this community—the biggest dollar and percent increase in 10 years.” He continues, “United Way is a great organization and we support it in all the communities where we operate. In this region, United Way of Greater St. Louis supports more than 200 local agencies, helps more than a million people, is run largely by some 400 volunteers and has a strong record of fiscal management and planning that assures our donations are effective. As a CEO, I like that. I’m also very grateful they gave me the opportunity to help and to have such a positive impact on this community.” Helping the youth of St. Louis is another key part of Emerson’s giving, Farr observes. “We get behind programs and organizations that give young people an opportunity to recognize and achieve their potential. Programs at the school level are very important to us, and places such as YMCA and YWCA, Boys and Girls Clubs, Magic House, Junior Achievement, Ranken Technical College, Variety, are some of the places we help support.” Emerson has helped many other local non-profits and organizations including Siteman Cancer Center, the Saint Louis Zoo, the Missouri Historical Society, Forest Park, Tower Grove Park, Missouri Botanical Garden, the Urban League, Mathews-Dickey Boys and Girls Club, Our Little Haven, the Magic House, the MUNY, Variety, Washington University, Saint Louis University, Webster University, and many other schools. A complete listing is available on the company website at www.Emerson.com. Employee volunteerism is another strong component of Emerson’s charitable giving philosophy. Emerson has been one of the leading sponsors of the St. Louis Chapter of Rebuilding Together, and more than 200 employees have rebuilt and repaired 50 homes for low-income homeowners over the past five years. Farr says his belief in giving back has remained strong throughout his career at Emerson. “Many of us, and I include myself, have been blessed by having received help along the way. I could not have achieved the things I have without the help of others. I feel strongly that it is important we return the favor, give back for the things that we have received. That is the spirit behind our individual giving and is the spirit driving decisions for giving from the charitable trust. We want all St. Louisans to enjoy a stronger and better community.” 2008 Spirit of Technology Award EDWARD JONES As this year’s winner of the Spirit of Technology Award, Edward Jones has proven itself not only as a leader in technology, but also as an economic and philanthropic leader in the St. Louis region. Edward Jones has remained true to its principles of building face-to-face relationships with clients to help them understand their personal financial goals and long-term investment plans since its founding in 1922. As creators of the individual branch network model that spread across rural communities and suburbs, Edward Jones is the leader in its industry today. More than 30,000 Edward Jones associates at over 10,000 branch locations in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom provide a wide range of brokerage services for seven million clients made up of individual investors and small business owners. Edward Jones has been an important part of the St. Louis community since it was begun here 80 years ago. Today, nearly 3,600 St. Louis associates work at the firm’s headquarters in Des Peres or the Maryland Heights campus. Additionally, Edward Jones has 350 branch offices in the region, with one financial advisor and one branch office administrator in each branch. The Des Peres headquarters main functions are products and services, marketing, legal, accounting, research, trust and banking services, financial advisor development, human resources and compliance, while training and information systems are performed in the Maryland Heights location. In a time when many companies are downsizing, Edward Jones is growing its business in a way that directly impacts the St. Louis community with new jobs, new construction and new economic development opportunities. The recent completion of 170 Edward Jones Boulevard is an important milestone for Edward Jones, the City of Maryland Heights and St. Louis County. In October 2006, Edward Jones announced a $391 million expansion plan in the County. The plans include construction of three new buildings at the company’s Maryland Heights campus, and a significant expansion of the headquarters building in Des Peres. The expansion will allow Edward Jones to create at least 500 new jobs by 2011 and 1,000 by 2016. On the technology front, Edward Jones has some big projects in the works that will allow the company to process trades faster than ever before and let financial advisors work more efficiently with their clients. One major effort is the new $200 million Global Branch Network. Edward Jones Managing Partner Jim Weddle describes it as the backbone of the entire technology system that connects the home office with every one of the 12,000 financial advisors. “Our new Global Branch Network provides an amazingly fast, very reliable system where we can deliver significantly enhanced functionality to our advisors and better meet the needs of our individual investors,” Weddle says. “We also have a significant number of new technology tools, including a full suite of financial planning software that helps our advisors collect and organize information and put it into a financial plan to help investors, along with a new relationship manager tool now being rolled out. These tools have made a big difference in productivity in each of our branch offices,“Weddle explains. Weddle notes that another important technology tool is online account access for clients. Clients can access their accounts anytime to check their account status and look at the value of their investments. But it has always been the personal touch that sets Edward Jones apart, Weddle points out. “The relationship between our financial advisors and their individual investors is the differentiating factor between Edward Jones and many of our competitors. Our investment in technology is very important for us and makes it possible for our financial advisors to deliver an excellent level of service, but it’s always been the face-to-face contact that sets us apart,” Weddle says. It’s that kind of personal service that puts Edward Jones high on many rankings, including Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list, where the company has been listed nine times and was ranked No. 4 this year. In addition, JD Power and Associates has repeatedly recognized the company with “Highest in Investor Satisfaction.” Giving back has always been part of the culture at Edward Jones and the company is civically involved on many levels. Two major organizations that the company supports are the United Way and the Arts & Education Council. Edward Jones contributed $3.4 million to this year’s United Way campaign, up 8 percent over last year. In addition, Weddle says the firm supports many of the philanthropic activities in which local branches are involved. What’s ahead for the firm? Weddle says he expects Edward Jones to prosper and grow through all kinds of economic conditions. “Edward Jones has been here through the bull markets and the bear markets,” Weddle says. “We are a privately-held firm owned by the men and women who work at Edward Jones. We treat our financial advisors as partners in the business, and that makes it possible for us to take a long-term approach and continue to grow.” 2008 GREATER ST. LOUIS TOP 50 AWARD WINNERS Abengoa Bioenergy Advantage Capital Partners Ameren Corporation Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield ARCO Construction Company Inc. Arcturis Bethesda Health Group Inc. BJC HealthCare Bryan Cave LLP Bunzl Distribution USA Inc. Charter Communications Clayco Conventry Health Care/GHP Daugherty Business Solutions DHR International DRS Sustainment Systems Express Scripts Inc. Harrah’s St. Louis Kelly Mitchell Group Inc. The Korte Company Lawrence Group Lockton Companies Logan College of Chiropractic Lumière Place Casino & Hotels/Pinnacle Entertainment Maritz Inc. MAVERICK Technologies McCarthy Holdings Inc. McEagle Properties LLC Millipore Corporation Missouri Foundation for Health Monsanto Murphy Company Nestlé Purina PetCare Company The Newberry Group Inc. Peabody Energy Pfizer Inc. Ranken Jordan-A Pediatric Specialty Hospital The Roberts Companies St. Louis Community College St. Luke’s Hospital SAVVIS Inc. Scottrade Sigma-Aldrich Solutia Inc. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Tarlton Corporation TheBANK of Edwardsville Thompson Coburn LLP Webster University ABENGOA BIOENERGY 16150 Main Circle Drive, Suite 300 Chesterfield, MO 63017 (636) 728-0508 www.abengoabioenergy.com tJavier Salgado Leirado, President & CEO Ignacio Garcia Alvear, CFO Description: Abengoa Bioenergy is involved in the production of fuel-grade ethanol, and the research and development of commercially viable methods of producing cellulosic ethanol. Employees: 2005: 52 2006: 65 2007: 95 History: Founded in Seville, Spain in the mid-1990s, Abengoa Bioenergy acquired High Plains Corporation, an ethanol company based in Wichita, Kan., in 2002. Abengoa then moved its world headquarters to the St. Louis area to take advantage of the region’s transportation options and central location. Today, Abengoa continues to grow through new construction and acquisition, both here and abroad. Distinction: Abengoa Bioenergy is the largest producer of ethanol in Europe, one of the largest producers in the U.S., and the only ethanol company present in the world’s three major ethanol markets —the U.S., Europe and Brazil. Its research and development arm is on the forefront of research into commercially viable methods off cellulosic ethanol production and has received a $75 million Department of Energy grant to further this research. In addition, Abengoa has increased both its revenues and workforce by a third over the last three years. <Return to Top>   ADVANTAGE CAPITAL PARTNERS 7733 Forsyth Boulevard, Suite 1850 St. Louis, MO 63105 (314) 725-0800 www.advantagecap.com Scott A Zajac, Senior Managing Director Thomas A. Boman, Senior Vice President Description: Advantage Capital is a venture capital and private equity firm focused on business investments supporting economic development. Employees: 2005: 8 2006: 11 2007: 13 Institutional Capital Raised: 2005: $763 million 2006: $801 million 2007: $929 million History: Advantage Capital was founded in 1992 by native St. Louisans to raise and invest private capital in conjunction with state economic development initiatives established to attract investment to specific geographic areas that have long been under served by venture capital. Distinction: Advantage Capital focuses its investments on Missouri communities, primarily in the St. Louis area, that are under served by traditional venture capital. This helps facilitate growth in companies, which often create high-paying jobs that lead to the overall enhancement of these communities. In 2007, Advantage invested more than $18 million into the Missouri economy through six investments, all except one located in St. Louis: Singulex, Kereos, Voxitas, Quick Study Radiology, Transaction Transport Technologies, and Stadium Lodging LLC. <Return to Top>   AMEREN 1901 Chouteau Avenue St. Louis, MO 63103 (314) 342-1000 www.ameren.com Gary L. Rainwater, Chairman, President & CEO Warner L. Baxter, Executive Vice President, CFO & Ameren Services President & CEO Description: Ameren Corporation is the parent company to four utility companies serving 2.4 million electric customers and nearly one million natural gas customers in Missouri and Illinois. Employees: 2005: 4,341 2006: 4,292 2007: 4,406 Annual Revenues: 2005: $6.8 billion 2006: $6.9 billion 2007: $7.5 billion History: The formation of Union Company, later known as Union Electric Company, took place in St. Louis in 1902. In 1904, the new company was faced with the daunting challenge of electrifying the St. Louis World’s Fair. In 1997, Union Electric merged with CIPSCO Incorporated and became Ameren Corporation. In 2003 and 2004, Ameren acquired two Illinois-based companies that are now known as AmerenCILCO and AmerenIP. Distinction: Ameren Corporation is the parent company of AmerenUE, Missouri’s largest electric utility and one of the region’s largest employers. AmerenUE is an engine for growth, providing reliable, low-cost electricity, strong customer service and a tradition of outstanding support both for the communities the company serves and for environmental stewardship. One of Missouri’s largest taxpayers, Ameren/AmerenUE paid approximately $240 million in state and local taxes in 2007. Ameren also sponsors the region’s largest nongovernmental energy assistance program. <Return to Top>   AMERISTAR CASINO RESORT SPA One Ameristar Boulevard St. Charles, MO 63301 (636) 940-4300 www.ameristar.com Jim Franke, Senior Vice President & General Manager Monty Terhune, Vice President of Finance & Assistant General Manager Description: Ameristar is a gaming, dining, meeting and live entertainment venue with a luxury hotel and spa. Employees: 2005: 1,966 2006: 1,899 2007: 1,850 Annual Revenues: 2005: $294 million 2006: $300 million 2007: $295 million History: Founded in 1954 in Jackpot, Nev., Ameristar has been a public company since 1993. In 2000, the company purchased the St. Charles property from Station Casinos, and in January 2008 opened the $265 million, 400 all-suite luxury hotel and spa. Ameristar is one of the top gaming companies in the United States with eight casino-hotel properties. Distinction: Ameristar Casino Resort Spa is one of the top entertainment destinations in the Greater St. Louis Area, registering 8.9 million visitors during the Missouri Gaming Commission fiscal year of July 2007-June 2008. Also during this period, a total of almost $77 million in state, county and city taxes was contributed by Ameristar. Since 2006, Ameristar has invested $265 million in expansion projects, which created almost 100 new jobs at the St. Charles venue as well as 400 union construction jobs during the construction of the facility. <Return to Top>   ANTHEM BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD 1831 Chestnut Street St. Louis, MO 63103 (314) 923-4444 www.anthem.com Dennis Matheis, President Doug Bahr, Financial Account Executive Description: A division of Indianapolis-based Anthem, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield administers health plans for individuals and groups. Employees: 2005: 874 2006: 889 2007: 873 Annual Revenues: 2005: $44.6 billion 2006: $57 billion 2007: $61.1 billion History: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has served the healthcare coverage needs of Missouri consumers since 1936. Known for stability and endurance in an ever changing and challenging insurance marketplace, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, formerly Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri, is a health care leader with a strong customer service orientation focusing on member satisfaction and quality products and services. Distinction: For 72 years, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has been a major employer in the St. Louis area serving nearly 1.3 million members with access to more than 10,000 physicians and 90 hospitals throughout Missouri. The organization focuses on both the quality and affordability of care, working with consumers, medical professionals, businesses, government entities and other insurers to find innovative solutions to challenges of the healthcare delivery system. In addition, more than 800 employees currently work at Anthem’s headquarters located in downtown St. Louis. <Return to Top>   ARCO 1750 S. Brentwood Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63144 (314) 963-0715 www.arcoconstruction.com Jeff Cook, CEO Steve Holste, CFO Description: ARCO Construction is a Design/Build Construction Company serving local and national clients in biotech, manufacturing, industrial/warehouse, healthcare, retail and commercial industries. Employees: 2005: 87 2006: 70 2007: 75 History: ARCO Construction was founded in 1992 and has built significant projects including: the Pageant Theatre, Fountain Lakes Commerce Center, the St. Louis Commerce Center, Gabriel Group, Linco Diagnostics, St. Louis Motorsports—Lamborghini and Bentley and Walker Medical. ARCO’s success is demonstrated through its $12 million dollar investment in a LEED certified new corporate headquarters in Rock Hill. Distinction: Record revenues and a tremendous increase in profits marks its growth in 2007. ARCO continues to grow and expand. As a good neighbor, ARCO employees support numerous local charities including being a major donor for Habitat for Humanity while supporting YMCA Trout Lodge, the Ronald McDonald House, Catholic Charities, Lutheran Family and Children Services and the Center for Emerging Technologies. <Return to Top>   ARCTURIS 720 Olive Street, Suite 200 St. Louis, MO 63101 (314) 206-7100 www.arcturis.com Patricia Whitaker, IIDA, President & CEO Mary Kay January, CFO Description: Arcturis is a privately owned architectural design firm that is based in St. Louis. Employees: 2005: 81 2006: 120 2007: 156 History: Arcturis was founded by Patricia Whitaker in 1977 as Interior Space Inc. Although the company initially specialized in interior design, today’s Arcturis is a multidiscipline design firm that offers planning, urban design, architecture, interiors, graphic design, facility support, real estate strategies and civil engineering services. The firm relocated its offices to the Laclede Gas Building in September 2008. Distinction: Despite a difficult economic climate, Arcturis has flourished and increased its staff and revenue by more than 25 percent this past year. In 2008, Arcturis ranked as the region’s largest interior design firm and the 20th largest architectural firm in the St. Louis Business Journal Book of Lists. <Return to Top>   BETHESDA HEALTH GROUP INC. 1630 Des Peres Road St. Louis, MO 63131 (314) 800-1900 www.bethesdahealth.org John W. Rowe, President & CEO Steven L. Gosik, Senior Vice President & CFO Description: St. Louis-based Bethesda Health Group is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating supportive and caring lifestyles for St. Louis seniors. Employees: 2005: 700 2006: 700 2007: 700 Annual Revenue: 2005: $48 million 2006: $52 million 2007: $60 million History: Bethesda Health Group has provided senior care and services since 1889. The group has grown to include three skilled nursing communities, five senior independent living communities and one community with residential living, assisted living and skilled nursing. Bethesda also provides adult day care, home health, private duty, outpatient therapy and hospice care services. Distinction: Bethesda provided more than $7 million in charitable care to St. Louis seniors in 2007 and annually prepares 35,000 “Meals on Wheels” for delivery to those confined to their homes. A $10 million renovation at Bethesda Dilworth (Oakland) is creating a 48-room, state-of-the-art unit that is expected to revolutionize short-term rehabilitation services in St. Louis. <Return to Top>   BJC HEALTHCARE 4444 Forest Park Avenue, Suite 500 St. Louis, MO 63108 (314) 286-2000 www.bjc.org Steven H. Lipstein, President & CEO Kevin Roberts, Senior Vice President & CFO Description: Health care provider through 13 hospitals and multiple health service organizations headquartered in St. Louis. Employees: 2005: 26,622 2006: 26,442 2007: 26,531 Revenues: 2005: $2.7 billion 2006: $2.9 billion 2007: $3.0 billion History: BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and mid-Missouri regions. BJC HealthCare was founded as a network of urban, suburban and rural health care facilities in 1993. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice. Distinction: BJC is a national leader recognized by the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for efforts to improve patient safety and health care quality in hospitals across the country. BJC’s academic medical centers, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, and St. Louis Children’s Hospital are ranked among the most highly regarded teaching hospitals in the nation year after year and recognized by publications such as U.S. News & World Report and Child Magazine. Both hospitals are affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine. <Return to Top>   BRYAN CAVE LLP 211 North Broadway, Suite 3600 St. Louis, MO 63102 (314) 259-2000 www.bryancave.com Don G. Lents, Chairman of the Firm Michael D. Stolte, CFO Description: Bryan Cave provides legal counsel and advice to businesses and entrepreneurial clients on corporate, transactional and litigation law. Employees: 2005: 563 2006: 564 2007: 530 Annual Revenues: 2005: $398 million 2006: $412 million 2007: $469 million History: Bryan Cave was founded in St. Louis in 1873. It is Missouri’s largest law firm with 16 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. A leading law firm consistently ranked among the largest in the world, Bryan Cave’s practice is built on solid performance and dedication to clients including a wide array of businesses, financial institutions, not-for-profit organizations, government entities and individual clients. Distinction: Bryan Cave has a diversified national and international practice and is a leader among corporate, transactional and litigation law firms. Voted by legal peers as the No. 1 law firm in the state, and ranked as the No. 1 law firm for women and minorities by the Missouri Lawyers Weekly “Missouri’s Best” poll, Bryan Cave has remained committed to the growth and success of St. Louis since 1873. In addition, Bryan Cave’s commitment to St. Louis extends beyond business as the firm and its employees invest in numerous civic groups, helping to make St. Louis a great place to call home. <Return to Top>   BUNZL DISTRIBUTION USA INC. 701 Emerson Road, Suite 500 St. Louis, MO 63141 (314) 997-5959 www.bunzldistribution.com Patrick Larmon, President & CEO Jane Jennewein, Senior Vice President, Finance Description: Bunzl Distribution USA Inc. is the leading supplier of disposable paper and plastic products and other supplies to an array of businesses and industries. Employees: 2005: 173 2006: 202 2007: 238 Annual Revenue: 2005: $3,014 million 2006: $3.5 billion 2007: $3.7 billion History: Bunzl Distribution USA Inc., based in St. Louis founded in 1983 is the largest division of Bunzl plc, an international distribution and outsourcing group headquartered in London. Bunzl has more than 90 locations in North America, serving all 50 states and Puerto Rico, as well as Canada, the Caribbean and parts of Mexico. The company supplies essential products to businesses so their customers can focus solely on their core business by helping them substantially achieve efficiencies and savings, improving their distribution efficiencies and simplifying their internal administration. Distinction: In 2007 Bunzl added 36 employees in the St. Louis area. In addition the company has contributed to various nonprofit organizations in the region. The company serves many local customers including Schnucks and Dierbergs. The company has outstanding organic growth and focuses on that growth during tough economic times. Bunzl is committed to enhancing the quality of life in the community. Donations have been made to a wide range of non-profit organizations. <Return to Top>   CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 12405 Powerscourt St. Louis, MO 63131 (314) 965-0555 www.charter.com tNeil Smit, President & CEO Eloise Schmitz, Executive Vice President & CFO Description: Provider of cable, high speed Internet and telephone service. Employees: 2005: 2,100 2006: 2,150 2007: 2,200 Annual Revenue: 2005: $5.3 billion 2006: $5.5 billion 2007: $6.0 billion History: Charter was founded in St. Louis in 1993. Charter went public in 1999 and today Charter is the third largest publicly traded cable operator in the country, serving 5.5 million customers in 28 states. Charter’s chairman Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft believes in funding research for future industry technologies. Distinction: Charter was named one of the “Best Places to Work” by the St. Louis Business Journal. Charter was named “Operator of the Year” by an industry publication. Charter has invested over a billion dollars in capital to serve its customers and to enhance its service capabilities, including millions in the St. Louis area. Charter is committed to investing in its communities, providing an advanced network on which residential and commercial customers rely for their communications needs. <Return to Top>   CLAYCO 2199 Innerbelt Business Center Drive St. Louis, MO 63144 (314) 429-5100 www.claycorp.com Robert G. Clark, Chairman & CEO Greg Beck, Senior Vice President& CFO Description: Clayco is a real estate, architecture and engineering, design/build construction firm. Employees: 2005: 800 2006: 950 2007: 950 Annual Revenue: 2005: $471 million 2006: $640 million 2007: $871 million History: Clayco has built its business on innovative construction methods, strong community commitment and ethical business practices. A privately held full-service real estate development design and construction firm, Clayco specializes in “the art and science of building.” Clayco’s reputation for quality and innovation rely on strategies for maintaining a true level of partnership with subcontractors, suppliers and clients. Distinction: Clayco maintains a strong commitment and close working relationship with the City of St. Louis and surrounding areas. Becoming a leader in design/build has enabled Clayco to be selective about where they apply their craft and proactively encourage companies to develop within the St. Louis market. Clayco projects include Washington University’s Danforth University Center, the Edward A. Doisy Research Center and Chaifetz Arena at Saint Louis University, and is serving as a design-builder for Brown Shoe’s new 885,000-square-foot world headquarters in Clayton. <Return to Top>   CONVENTRY HEALTH CARE/GHP 550 Maryville Center Drive, Suite 300 St. Louis, MO 63141 (314) 506-1700 www.ghp.com Roman Kulich, President & CEO William Scheerer, CFO Description: Coventry Health Care/Group Health Plan (Coventry/GHP) is one of the region’s leading managed care companies administering reliable, quality health care for area residents while controlling health care costs for its clients. Employees: 2005: 337 2006: 341 2007: 351 Annual Income: 2005: $675 million 2006: $736 million 2007: $779 million History: The company has successfully provided affordable and accessible health care solutions to the St. Louis area since 1985. Conventry/GHP is a wholly owned subsidiary of Conventry Health Care Inc., one of the top managed healthcare firms in the nation. The success is attributed to several factors including a local presence that allows the staff to respond quickly and appropriately to the needs of its members. As a local health plan, Coventry/GHP has the authority to make decisions that best serve the daily operations of its stakeholders. Distinction: The American Medical Association 2008 National Health Insurer Report Card recognized Coventry as a leader in provider payment timeliness and accuracy. Coventry/GHP consistently achieves industry-leading service while controlling costs. The company and employees have financially supported local non-profit organizations and in 2007 donated $180,000. <Return to Top>   DAUGHERTY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Three CityPlace Drive, Suite 400 St. Louis, MO 63141 (314) 432-8200 www.daugherty.com Ron Daugherty, President & CEO Mike Garofalo, CFO Description: St. Louis-based Daugherty Business Solutions is a privately owned technology-consulting firm. Employees: 2005: 156 2006: 225 2007: 240 Annual Revenue: 2005: $56.6 million 2006: $70 million 2007: $85 million History: Since 1985, Daugherty has been offering technology consulting services that include management consulting, business intelligence, custom application solutions, mobile computing and ERP. Today, Daugherty Business Solutions employs 500 information technology and business professionals who work out of development centers in St. Louis, Chicago, Atlanta, Minneapolis/St. Paul and Dallas. Distinction: Daugherty boasts an employee attrition rate that is half of the consulting industry average, thanks in part to a local delivery model that keeps its employees living and working in the same city. Daugherty has served more than 50 companies in the St. Louis area since 1985, saving them billions of dollars and helping them operate more effectively and efficiently. <Return to Top>   DHR INTERNATIONAL 8000 Maryland Avenue, Suite 1010 St. Louis, MO 63105 (314) 727-2000 www.dhrinternational.com tDavid H. Hoffmann, Chairman & CEO Cathleen Lloyd, CFO Description: DHR International is a locally headquartered executive search company. Employees: 2005: 14 2006: 16 2007: 35 Annual Revenue: 2005: $75.2 million 2006: $84.2 million 2007: $125 million History: DHR International Inc. was founded in 1989 under the leadership of Chairman and CEO David H. Hoffmann. Since then, DHR has grown into the fifth-largest retained executive search firm with more than 50 offices worldwide. The firm relocated its global headquarters from Chicago to St. Louis in early 2007. Distinction: Over the past year, DHR has impacted the St. Louis economy by purchasing $60 million in local real estate, including its Clayton headquarters and the Enterprise National Reservation Center. The company expects to amass a total of $100-150 million in St. Louis real estate holdings before 2010. Company founder David H. Hoffmann is one of 20 people in North America named “World’s 100 Most Influential Headhunters” by BusinessWeek. <Return to Top>   DRS SUSTAINMENT SYSTEMS 201 Evans Lane St. Louis, MO 63121 (314) 553-4960 www.drs.com Thomas G. Cornwell, President Daniel Daly, Vice President, Finance Description: DRS Sustainment Systems provides technology products and solutions for the sustainment of the U.S. military forces through four lines of business: defense electronics, including ground and aircraft radar systems and aviation ground support equipment; defense systems, involving battle platform systems integration, trailers, shelters and material handling equipment; environmental including specialty environmental control systems, chemical biological collective protection and decontamination systems and fuel and water systems; and power solutions, featuring mobile and prime power generation and distribution, conditioning and protection. Employees: 2005: 710 2006: 720 2007: 750 Annual Income: 2005: $1.13 billion 2006: $1.74 billion 2007: $2.82 billion History: Founded in St. Louis in 1983, Engineered Support Systems Inc. quickly grew to be a top U.S. federal technology contractor. In 2006, the company joined mid-tier defense contractor DRS Technologies, which was founded in 1968. Today, this company looks forward to its current merger with Finmeccanica Spa and DRS Sustainment Systems and anticipates continued growth in the St. Louis area. Distinction: The company enjoys a strong investment in the innovation, development and production of advanced technology products for the Department of Defense customers and government agencies. <Return to Top>   EXPRESS SCRIPTS INC. One Express Way St. Louis, MO 63121 (314) 770-1666 http://www.express-scripts.com George Paz, Chairman, President & CEO Jeff Hall, Executive Vice President & CFO Description: St. Louis-based Express Scripts provides pharmacy benefit management services through thousands of employers and health plans in the United States and Canada. Employees: 2005: 3,024 2006: 2,934 2007: 3,084 Annual Revenue: 2005: $16.3 billion 2006: $17.6 billion 2007: $18.3 billion History: Express Scripts was established in 1986 with the single purpose of making prescription drug use safer and more affordable. After going public in 1992, the company grew quickly and now ranks No. 135 on the Fortune 500 list. In 2006, Express Scripts became the first Fortune 500 firm to locate its corporate headquarters on a college campus—the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Distinction: Express Scripts ranks among the nation’s top three pharmacy benefit managers. Since relocating its headquarters to the University of Missouri-St. Louis, Express Scripts has worked closely with the university to build a flourishing collaborative relationship. In early 2009, the company will occupy a second building on the campus. In 2008, Express Scripts was named one of Forbes’ 75 Most Reputable Companies in the U.S. <Return to Top>   HARRAH'S ST. LOUIS 777 Casino Center Drive Maryland Heights, MO 63043 (314) 770-8100 www.HarrahsStLouis.com Michael St. Pierre, Senior Vice President & General Manager Greg Hinton, CPA, Vice President of Finance Description: Harrah’s Entertainment is the world’s largest provider of branded casino entertainment. Harrah’s St. Louis is one of over 51 casinos in six countries. Employees: 2005: 1,900 2006: 2,100 2007: 1,750 Annual Revenues: 2005: $297 million 2006: $314 million 2007: $313 million History: Since its beginning in Reno, Nev. 70 years ago, Harrah’s Entertainment has grown through development of new properties, expansions and acquisitions, and now owns or manages casino resorts on four continents. The company’s properties operate primarily under the Harrah’s, Caesars and Horseshoe brand names. Harrah’s also owns the London Clubs International family of casinos and the World Series of Poker. In January 2008, Harrah’s Entertainment was acquired by affiliates of private-equity firms TPG Capital and Apollo Global Management. Harrah’s has successfully operated in St. Louis since March 1997. Distinction: Harrah’s St. Louis employs over 1,000 individuals and in 2007 contributed $1.8 million in state and local taxes. In addition, Harrah’s purchased $22.4 million in goods/services from state and local businesses; paid $61 million in direct payroll and benefits to local residents; and drew four million visitors to its casino complex. <Return to Top>   KELLY MITCHELL GROUP INC. 101 S. Hanley Road, Suite 1100 Clayton, MO 63105 (314) 727-1700 www.kellymitchell.com Cassandra Sanford, CEO Rebecca Boyer, CFO Description: KellyMitchell is an information technology consulting firm specializing in providing staff augmentation to Fortune 500 corporations. This is a full service company with competencies in project management, quality assurance, software development, database development and administration, systems integration, ERP implementations, e-commerce development and network/ security design and support. Employees: 2005: 250 2006: 325 2007: 402 History: KellyMitchell was founded by former Boeing employees in 1998 under the premise that outsourcing specifically technology consulting was the wave of the future. Since that time, KellyMitchell has inched its way into the St. Louis and national marketplace by establishing its reputation with Fortune 100 cliental. For the fifth year in a row, KellyMitchell has been recognized as one of the largest Information Technology Consulting firms by the St. Louis Business Journal. Distinction: For 10 years, KellyMitchell has provided professional technology resources and an unmatched level of customer service built on successful matching of clients’ needs, budgets and culture with high-performing consultants. The company has successfully expanded its bandwidth into over 30 cities throughout the U.S. <Return to Top>   THE KORTE COMPANY The Annex, Suite 200, 700 Union Station St. Louis MO 63103 (314) 231-3700 www.korteco.com Todd Korte, President & CEO Bill Boudouris, Executive Vice President, Finance & CFO Description: The Korte Company is a leader in design-build and construction management services. Employees: 2005: 236 2006: 241 2007: 258 Annual Revenues: 2005: 282 million 2006: $216 million 2007: $270 million History: The Korte Company was founded in 1958 on the belief that professionalism, quality and value-added services are fundamental to a successful company. Throughout its history, Korte has pioneered construction management as an effective project delivery method. With more than 1,500 successfully completed projects, it emphasizes a project-oriented focus on quality, engineering, management, adherence to schedule and owner satisfaction. Distinction: The Korte Company has been a key player in attracting businesses to the area since its inception in 1958, and it continues to form a strong relationship between the area and potential clients. As the company continues to expand and increase its target audience, this bond will only increase. Korte Company has a strong commitment to its communities, both locally and nationally, and actively seeks local companies as business partners whenever possible. This not only makes good business sense, but also benefits the local economies and creates opportunities for many area companies. <Return to Top>   LAWRENCE GROUP 319 N. 4th Street, Suite 1000 St. Louis MO 63102 (314) 231-5700 www.thelawrencegroup.com Stephen A. Smith, President & CEO Laura Conrad, CFO Description: Lawrence Group is an internationally known building, design, planning and project delivery firm headquartered in St. Louis. Employees: 2005: 104 2006: 136 2007: 225 Annual Revenues: 2005: $29.8 million 2006: $56.8 million 2007: $44.3 million History: Lawrence Group began as an architectural firm 25 years ago in the friendships among three students at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. One of the region’s largest and fastest-growing building design, planning and project delivery firms, it is headquartered in St. Louis’ historic business district and includes 242 employees across six offices in the U.S. and China. Distinction: Lawrence Group has committed itself to the region by locating its headquarters and growing its business in the historic downtown business district, and by making sizeable investments in its future here. The firm has created four more related professional service businesses headquartered in a single block downtown. Its merger in January 2008 with St. Louis landscape architecture firm Austin Tao & Associates not only expanded its international reach and visibility in China, but St. Louis’ as well. Lawrence Group is one of the top regional organizations creating sustainable environments through design and business practices. <Return to Top>   LOCKTON COMPANIES Three CityPlace Drive, Suite 900 St. Louis, MO 63141 (314) 432-0500 www.lockton.com Kevin E. McDaniel, President & CEO Peter F. Clune III, COO Description: Based in Kansas City, Mo., with a division in St. Louis, Lockton is an independent insurance broker that serves both companies and individual clients throughout the world. Employees: 2005: 102 2006: 110 2007: 118 History: In 1966, Jack Lockton founded a modest home-based insurance agency in Kansas City, Mo., that was dedicated to the construction industry for its first 10 years. Since then, that small agency has exploded into an industry giant with more than 3,800 associates who deliver risk management and employee benefit consulting services in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Latin America and Asia. Lockton St. Louis started in 1984 and now has 132 associates and $30 million in revenue. Distinction: Lockton is the 10th largest insurance brokerage firm in the world, according to Business Insurance’s July 21, 2008, ranking. The company is also ranked among the top 5,000 fastest-growing private firms in the country by Inc. magazine. <Return to Top>   LOGAN COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC 1851 Schoettler Road Chesterfield, MO 63017 (636) 227-2100 www.logan.edu George A. Goodman, DC, FICC, President Patricia Marcella, CFO Description: Logan College of Chiropractic provides an intensive and thorough training for students in chiropractic, including a full knowledge of the structure and foundation of the human body. In addition to being an education facility, Logan also provides healthcare services through eight satellite health centers. Employees: 2005: 167 2006: 164 2007: 171 History: Logan College of Chiropractic was founded in 1935 to provide intensive, thorough training for students in chiropractic. It is the second largest of 17 chiropractic colleges in North America with 1,143 students, and it has one of the lowest tuition rates among such colleges. A nationally recognized faculty and commitment to research and state-of-the-art technology and teaching facilities have made it a leader in its field. Distinction: Logan College has been deeply rooted in the St. Louis community since 1935 and has established an ongoing commitment to enhancing the quality of life for residents of the St. Louis metropolitan area through its graduates, health centers and research programs. Recent statistics indicate that Logan has a $48 million impact on the St. Louis region also, through its eight satellite health centers, including three free clinics. <Return to Top>   LUMIERE PLACE CASINO & HOTELS / PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT 999 North Second Street St. Louis, MO 63102 (314) 450-5000 www.lumiereplace.com Todd George, Vice President & General Manager Description: Gaming, entertainment and hospitality company, home based in Las Vegas, Nev. Employees: 2007: 1,408 Annual Revenue: 2008: $6.03 million (partial) History: Pinnacle Entertainment began in 1938 as the Hollywood Park Turf Club, a racetrack in Los Angeles. In 1997, the company transformed into a casino operator, acquiring several properties in this hemisphere. In 2008, Pinnacle Entertainment owns and operates casinos in Nevada, Louisiana, Indiana, Missouri, Argentina and the Bahamas. Distinction: In the last year, Pinnacle Entertainment opened the $507 million Lumière Place & Casino Hotels, creating more than 1,600 permanent jobs for the St. Louis region, making it one of the fastest growing companies in the region at the same time other companies are downsizing. The opening of the downtown casino and Four Seasons Hotel created local, regional and national publicity for St. Louis. At the same time, Pinnacle has created hundreds of construction jobs for the $375 million River City Casino & Hotel development in Lemay in South St. Louis County. The Four Seasons Hotel and casino have set a new standard of excellence for the St. Louis region. <Return to Top>   MARITZ INC. 1375 N. Highway Drive Fenton, MO 63099 (877) 4-MARITZ www.maritz.com Steve Maritz, Chairman of the Board & CEO Rick Ramos, Senior Vice President & CFO Description: Sales and marketing services company. Employees: 2005: 1,993 2006: 2,030 2007: 2,172 History: Maritz originated in 1894 as the E. Maritz Jewelry Manufacturing Company. Over the years, the company evolved into a leader in the incentives and travel industries. Maritz’ brand is now represented as “the science and art of people and potential.” Maritz understands what drives a company’s success—people. Maritz unlocks the power of its clients’ business strategies by unleashing the potential of their people through understanding, enabling and motivating them. Distinction: The Maritz performance culture offers several training and development courses for its employees to continue to grow both professionally and personally. Maritz currently employs more than 2,000 people in the community and continues to recruit locally. Maritz contributes 2.1 percent of its pre-tax earnings to charitable causes in the St. Louis area, higher than the national average of 1.16 percent as reported by the Conference Board. Martiz’ approach combines excellent execution with strategic planning through leadership that only comes from understanding people and their behavior. <Return to Top>   MAVERICK TECHNOLOGIES 265 Admiral Trost Road Columbia, IL 62236 (618) 281-9100 www.mavtechglobal.com Paul Galeski, President & CEO Suzanne Scrabis, Vice President, Finance & Administration Description: MAVERICK Technologies provides engineering, systems integration and consulting on an international basis from headquarters in Columbia, Ill. Employees: 2005: 62 2006: 78 2007: 92 History: Founded in 1999 by Paul Galeski, MAVERICK traces its roots back to MAGNUM Technologies, which Galeski started in 1989 and sold to General Electric in 1997. Six years after launching MAVERICK, Galeski bought back MAGNUM and other constituents of the General Electric Automations Solutions group, rendering MAVERICK the largest privately held, independent control systems integrator in the United States. The company acquired Software Architects in 1999, RHES in 2002, Professional Maintenance Consultants in 2004, and Laplace Technologies in 2006. Distinction: The largest independent systems integrator in its marketplace, MAVERICK earned the 2008 Frost & Sullivan North American Systems Integrator of the Year Award. The company built a 37,000-square-foot headquarters building in Columbia, Ill., and has created more than 50 jobs in the St. Louis area. <Return to Top>   McCARTHY 1341 North Rock Hill Road St. Louis, MO 63124 (314) 968-3300 www.mccarthy.com Derek Glanvill, President & COO George F. Scherer, CFO Description: St.Louis-based McCarthy is one of the largest and most diversified construction companies in America as well as one of the oldest privately owned construction firms. Employees: 2005: 550 2006: 610 2007: 620 Annual Revenues: 2005: $1.9 billion 2006: $2.3 billion 2007: $2.9 billion History: Incorporated in Missouri in 1907 and headquartered in St. Louis since 1917, McCarthy has long been committed to building a better St. Louis. Today, McCarthy is 100% employee-owned, the largest St. Louis builder, and the nation’s 10th largest domestic builder. Distinction: McCarthy has completed nearly $7 billion of work in the St. Louis region since its inception. Over $1.2 billion of work is currently underway with more than 600 St. Louisans directly employed by the firm, and a significant number of union and trade employees hired to work on McCarthy construction projects. McCarthy has established a national reputation for solving the toughest construction challenges. Its reputation as a preeminent builder carries with it the knowledge that the foundation of its success is built upon St. Louis’ history and Midwestern work ethic. <Return to Top>   McEAGLE PROPERTIES LLC 1001 Boardwalk Springs Place O’Fallon, MO 63368 (636) 561-9300 www.mc-eagle.com Paul J. McKee, Chairman & CEO Leland R. Swartz, CFO Description: McEagle offers real estate development, brokerage and property management services in the St. Louis region. Employees: 2005: 20 2006: 23 2007: 28 Annual Revenue: 2005: $21 million 2006: $20 million 2007: $26 million History: Since 1995, McEagle has assembled or developed approximately 3,000 acres of ground on both sides of the Mississippi River. The company created a strategic partnership with Clayco to form NorthPark Partners, which is developing underutilized ground adjacent to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. McEagle has developed headquarters for Express Scripts, Vatterott College, Westar and Nordyne, as well as a large-scale international data operations center for MasterCard. Distinction: McEagle has forged strategic partnerships with clients and competitors to attract or retain corporate headquarters in the region. In the past year, the firm has developed a new headquarters and campus for Vatterott College, built a service center in NorthPark, brought a hotel to NorthPark, and opened a 100,000-square-foot office building in WingHaven. <Return to Top>   MILLIPORE CORPORATION 15 Research Park Drive St. Charles, MO 63304 (636) 441-8400 www.millipore.com Rick Ryan, Vice President, Drug Discovery & Development Description: Millipore is a Life Science leader providing cutting-edge technologies, tools, and services for bioscience research and biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Employees: 2005: 118 2006: 119 2007: 178 History: Founded in 1954, Millipore has grown from a handful of employees to a multi-national life science corporation. Through the acquisition of St. Charles-based Linco Research in 2006, Millipore made the St. Louis area the headquarters for the company’s Drug Discovery and Development business unit. Distinction: Millipore spent over $3.4 million in 2008 on building expansion at its 14-acre campus in St. Charles. Its employee base at the site increased by 50 percent over the past year to 187+ employees. Millipore takes pride in the talented scientific and technical team that they have attracted, and are proud to be a solid contributor to the Midwest “BioBelt” through the advancement of life sciences. <Return to Top>   MISSOURI FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH 1000 St. Louis Union Station, Suite 400 St. Louis, MO 63103 (314) 345-5500 www.mffh.org James R. Kimmey, MD, President & CEO G. Joseph McCarthy, Vice President & COO Description: Missouri Foundation for Health provides grants and contracts to non-profit and government organizations to fill gaps in health services for underserved populations. MFH is the largest healthcare foundation in the state and is among the largest of its kind in the country offering grants and contracts to non-profit and government organizations to fill gaps in health services for underserved populations. Employees: 2005: 36 2006: 40 2007: 42 Annual Revenues: 2005: $69 million 2006: $165.5 million 2007: $86.4 million History: MFH was created in 2000 following Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri’s conversion from nonprofit to for-profit status. Charged with filling gaps in health programs for the uninsured, underinsured and underserved in 84 Missouri counties and the City of St. Louis, MFH is today the largest health care foundation in the state and is among the largest of its kind in the country. Distinction: Since its inception seven years ago, MFH has become recognized as one of the most innovative and well-managed foundations both within the region and nationally. It is the largest single non-governmental financial supporter of the non-profit health infrastructure in the St. Louis area. <Return to Top>   MONSANTO 800 N. Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63167 (314) 694-1000 www.monsanto.com Hugh Grant, Chairman of the Board, President & CEO Terrell K. Crews, Executive Vice President & CFO Description: St. Louis-based Monsanto is a worldwide supplier of agricultural products and solutions, including seed brands such as DEKALB® and Asgrow®, as well as Roundup® herbicide. Employees: 2005: 3,500 2006: 3,086 2007: 3,872 Annual Revenue: 2005: $6.3 billion 2006: $7.3 billion 2007: $8.6 billion History: Although the original Monsanto was launched in 1901 as Monsanto Chemical Works, the present-day Monsanto Company was established in 2000 based on the former agricultural division of Pharmacia. In 2002, the new Monsanto Company was spun off from Pharmacia as a separate company, which now focuses on developing seeds and other agricultural products to help farmers around the world improve their yields. Monsanto has maintained headquarters in St. Louis for more than 100 years. Distinction: Monsanto’s leadership and accomplishments strengthen the region’s reputation as a world-class center for plant and life sciences, creating business opportunities and more than 15,000 jobs. The company donated $50 million to create the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center and constructed the $10 million Nidus Center for Scientific Enterprise, among other endeavors. Monsanto invests 10 percent of its sales, or about $2.5 million a day, in research and development. <Return to Top>   MURPHY COMPANY 1233 North Price Road St. Louis, MO 63132 (314) 997-6600 www.murphynet.com James J. Murphy Jr., Chairman of the Board & CEO Robert L. Koester, CFO Description: Murphy Company sets the standard for mechanical construction performing construction, engineering and service work in industrial, commercial, municipal and institutional markets. Employees: 2005: 201 2006: 204 2007: 216 Annual Revenues: 2005: $172 million 2006: $195 million 2007: $233 million History: St. Louis-based Murphy Company was founded in 1907. Today, it employs 239 salaried employees and nearly 900 union craft workers. Licensed in 37 states, Murphy has prospered by attracting and developing people who share its core value of providing valuable solutions for clients, diversifying into new industries and markets including energy solutions, and serving client needs ranging from $1,000 to $50 million. Distinction: Murphy is the nation’s 14th largest mechanical specialty contractor (ENR-2007) and the largest mechanical contractor in the metropolitan St. Louis area. The economic impact directly generated by Murphy exceeds $120 million annually in terms of job creation, compensation, material, equipment and subcontractor expenditures. In addition, Murphy Company’s deep commitment to corporate citizenship is expressed through its active participation and support of many civic, charitable and non-profit ventures locally. <Return to Top>   NESTLÉ PURINA PETCARE COMPANY One Checkerboard Square St. Louis, MO 63164 (314) 982-1000 www.purina.com W. Patrick McGinnis, President & CEO Rock Foster, CFO Description: Nestlé Purina PetCare Company in St. Louis is the headquarters for all pet related business for Nestlé in North America, South America, Latin America and the Caribbean. Nestlé Purina is committed to improving the lives of cats and dogs around the world by offering a portfolio of more than 40 brands. At the same time, Nestlé Purina is committed to making a positive impact in the community. Employees: 2005: 1,994 2006: 1,975 2007: 1,914 History: Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, headquartered in downtown St. Louis was formed in 2001. But its roots in this community stretch back more than a century. The Ralston Purina Company was created in St. Louis in 1894 by William H. Danforth. Shortly thereafter, the famous Checkerboard image became the company’s trademark. Ralston Purina became recognized for its leading pet care brands including Purina Dog Chow®, Purina Cat Chow® and Purina One®. Distinction: Nestlé Purina’s success is a testament to the company’s commitment to manufacturing high-quality, nutritious products that meet the needs of consumers and pets alike. In addition, the company is dedicated to constantly seeking innovation in the pet care industry such as Beneful Prepared Meals® brand dog food. The company presently employs more than 2,000 St. Louis-area residents. <Return to Top>   THE NEWBERRY GROUP INC. 2510 Old Highway 94 South St. Charles, MO 63303 (636) 928-9944 www.thenewberrygroup.com Brenda D. Newberry, Chairman & CEO Mark Rodges, Comptroller Description: The Newberry Group Inc. is a global information technology- consulting firm that specializes in information assurance/cyber security, system/network engineering, application development, and staffing services. Employees: 2005: 78 2006: 66 2007: 73 History: Founded in 1996, The Newberry Group has 145 employees working in the U.S. and internationally, serving clients such as the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and others in the financial, health care, and engineering industries. The company became 100 percent employee owned in March 2008. Newberry is currently tapping new markets that can benefit from its cyber security, network management, application development and staffing services. Distinction: The Newberry Group has been consistently ranked among the fastest-growing technology companies in North America in the Deloitte & Touche National Technology Fast 500 and the Inc. 500/5,000. Between 2005 and 2007, the company’s revenue jumped 45 percent. Newberry was ranked among 2007’s top 100 federal information technology services and products vendors in the Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts system by FedSources Inc. <Return to Top>   PEABODY ENERGY 701 Market Street St. Louis, MO 63101 (314) 342-3400 www.peabodyenergy.com Gregory H. Boyce, Chairman & CEO Michael C. Crews, Executive Vice President & CFO Description: Headquartered in St. Louis, Peabody is the world’s largest coal company serving customers on five continents. Employees: 2005: 360 2006: 435 2007: 425 Annual Revenues: 2005: $ 4.6 billion 2006: $4.1 billion 2007: $3.7 billion History: Peabody, Daniel and Company was founded in 1883 in Chicago as a retail coal supplier. It entered the mining business in 1888 as Peabody and Company. In 1998 it evolved from a subsidiary of a large conglomerate to a highly leveraged private company, and in 2001 became a successful IPO. Today, Peabody Energy is a growing global energy company and one of the 150 largest public U.S. companies based on market value. Distinction: Peabody has transformed its global operating and earnings platform to leverage high-margin, high-growth emerging markets at a time of unprecedented demand. The decision came when Peabody’s international earnings contribution was just one percent, which today has grown to 50 percent. Peabody employs 450 people at its St. Louis headquarters, and paid more than $85 million in wages in 2007, including taxes to the City of St. Louis. Approximately $1.3 million was also contributed in the form of charitable contributions during the year. <Return to Top>   PFIZER INC. 700 Chesterfield Parkway West Chesterfield, MO 63017 (636) 247-0177 www.pfizer.com Don Frail, VP, Indications Discovery Unit and St. Louis Labs Director Description: Pfizer’s Chesterfield, Mo.-based research and development laboratory is one of the pharmaceutical company’s four major sites for producing drug candidates. Employees: 2005: 1,150 2006: 1,200 2007: 1,200 Annual Revenue: 2005: $47.4 billion 2006: $48.4 billion 2007: $48.4 billion History: In 1849, cousins Charles Pfizer and Charles Erhart founded a “fine chemicals” business in Brooklyn, N.Y., named Charles Pfizer & Company. Their first product was the drug santonin, an antiparasitic drug used to treat intestinal worms, packaged in an almond- and toffee-flavored candy cone. Nearly 160 years later, that company has morphed into pharmaceutical giant Pfizer. Pfizer acquired its Chesterfield site in April 2003 when it merged with Pharmacia Corporation. Distinction: Since acquiring Pharmacia in 2003, Pfizer has become the world’s leading research-based pharmaceutical company with a research and development budget of nearly $8 billion in 2007. Pfizer Global Research and Development’s St. Louis laboratories is now one of the company’s four major drug candidate producing sites. The firm is nearing completion of a nearly $200 million research building. <Return to Top>   RANKEN JORDAN - A PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY HOSPITAL 11365 Dorsett Road St. Louis, MO 63043 (314) 872-6400 www.rankenjordan.org Laureen Tanner, R.N., M.S.N., President & CEO Jean Bardwell, Vice President & CFO Description: Ranken Jordan – A Pediatric Specialty Hospital provides 24-hour, sub-acute nursing care, rehabilitation and treatment for children with complex medical needs, as well as support for their families regardless of their ability to pay. Employees: 2005: 129 2006: 154 2007: 214 Annual Revenue: 2005: $10 million 2006: $11.2 million 2007: $20.5 million History: Mary Ranken Jordan, a dedicated philanthropist founded the institute in 1941 to help children recover from polio and bone tuberculosis. As children’s medical needs have evolved, so has Ranken Jordan. Today, the hospital provides 24-hour rehabilitation and treatment services for seriously ill and injured children suffering from ailments such as brain injuries or complications due to premature birth and treats more than 300 children per year. Distinction: Ranken Jordan is one of a handful of hospitals in the country that provides rehabilitation and sub-acute medical treatment for children, regardless of their family’s ability to pay. For children with complex medical issues, Ranken Jordan helps bridge the gap between traditional hospital treatment and going home. In addition, Ranken Jordan gives back to the community by offering recreational and social enriching programming, such as cooking classes and physical fitness programs. <Return to Top>   THE ROBERTS COMPANIES 1408 N Kingshighway St. Louis, MO 63113 (314) 256-4600 www.roberts-companies.com Steve Roberts, President Mike Roberts, Chairman Description: The Roberts Companies operates businesses in a variety of industries, including broadcasting, hotels, cell phone towers and real estate. Employees: 2005: 350 2006: 500 2007: 800 History: In 1974, brothers Michael and Steven Roberts launched Roberts-Roberts & Associates, a minority-owned business consulting and construction management firm. Together, the Roberts built on that initial business to form The Roberts Companies—a multifaceted business comprised of Roberts Broadcasting Company, Roberts Tower Company, Roberts Hotels Group, The Roberts Orpheum Theater, Roberts Brothers Properties, and an aviation company, among others. Distinction: In spite of seemingly perpetual economic downturns this year, the Roberts Companies has forged on with the construction and acquisition of properties. The firm’s award-winning projects include the Roberts Place Lofts (St. Louis Development of the Year and Preserve Missouri Award winner) and Roberts Hotels Group (the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year winner in the “emerging” category). <Return to Top>   ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE 300 S. Broadway St. Louis, MO 63102 (314) 539-5000 www.stlcc.edu Zelema Harris, Chancellor Carla Chance, Vice Chancellor, Finance and Business Services Description: Students from all over the world attend one of four community colleges within the system for higher education: (St. Louis Community College at Meramec, St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley St. Louis Community College at Forest Park, and St. Louis Community College at Wildwood.) Employees: 2005: 1,422 2006: 1,454 2007: 1,449 Annual Revenue: 2005: $139.7 million 2006: $144.8 million 2007: $148.7 million History: Since its inception, St. Louis Community College has been the first step to a baccalaureate degree, a productive career and a more satisfying life for more than one million students. Founded in 1962, STLCC is a major provider of workforce training, helping thousands of people each year to upgrade their skills and cope with changes in the local employment market. Distinction: St. Louis Community College consistently ranks among the nation’s top 15 associate degree-producing institutions. Each year, more than 100,000 students are served through credit courses, continuing education and workforce development programs. STLCC is a founding and active member of the League for Innovation in the Community College, and the Missouri Biotechnology Association. The Wildwood campus was the first community college of its size in the country to receive LEED gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. <Return to Top>   ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL 232 S. Woods Mill Road Chesterfield, MO 63017 www.stlukes-stl.com Gary Olson, President & CEO Brian Spillers, Executive Vice President-Finance Description: St. Luke’s Hospital is a privately owned, not-for-profit provider of health care and urgent care for the greater St. Louis area. Employees: 2005: 2,106 2006: 2,153 2007: 2,271 Annual Revenue: 2005: $307 million 2006: $339 million 2007: $363 million History: St. Luke’s Hospital was founded in 1866 by Episcopalians who wanted to provide health care to all St. Louisans, regardless of their ability to pay. Located in what is now downtown St. Louis, the original hospital was staffed by seven physicians. In 1974, the hospital expanded westward by opening its current location in Chesterfield, and in 1984 the original location was sold. Today, St. Luke’s serves the region with 17 additional locations across St. Louis and St. Charles Counties. Distinction: In 2008, St. Luke’s was named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by HealthGrades® for the second year in a row, an honor that recognizes hospitals that have demonstrated superior clinical quality over a seven-year time period. In response to market demands, the organization is continuing to expand with a new five-story outpatient center and a new rehabilitation hospital. <Return to Top>   SAVVIS INC. One SAVVIS Parkway Town & Country, MO 63017 (314) 628-7000 www.savvis.net Phil Koen, CEO Jeffrey Von Deylen, CFO Description: SAVVIS provides information technology infrastructure services for business applications on an international basis. Employees: 2005: 670 2006: 759 2007: 789 Annual Revenue: 2005: $667 million 2006: $764 million 2007: $794 million History: Founded in 1995, SAVVIS is one of the largest IP network and hosting providers in the world. In 2000, SAVVIS introduced the industry’s first network-based IP VPN services. From 2002 to 2004, SAVVIS strategically acquired Intel’s hosting business, Wam!Net, and the assets of Cable & Wireless America. Today, SAVVIS is a global leader in information technology infrastructure services for business applications with a platform that spans North America, Europe and Asia. Distinction: The company rebounded from financial trouble in 2001 through 2005 to be named a recommended stock of Wall Street analysts in 2006. In 2008, SAVVIS successfully defended its position in the “Leaders Quadrant” in Gartner Inc.’s Magic Quadrant for North American Web Hosting 2008 report. <Return to Top>   SCOTTRADE 12800 Corporate Hill Drive St. Louis, MO 63131 (314) 965-1555 www.scottrade.com Rodger Riney, President & CEO Ron Wiese, CFO Description: Scottrade is a leading online investment firm that offers a wide variety of online investment products including IRAs, ETFs, ESAs, mutual funds, options trading, CDs, bonds and stock investments. Employees: 2005: 463 2006: 591 2007: 705 History: For more than 25 years, Scottrade has been a leader in the stock brokerage industry, technology, customer service and value. Scottrade is dedicated to providing customers with an exceptional customer service experience, both from its network of 375 branch officers and its headquarters in St. Louis. Distinction: Scottrade has been part of the St. Louis community for nearly three decades and is continually increasing job opportunities, expanding its branch office network and headquarters, and supporting organizations through partnerships and sponsorships. This year, Scottrade was selected No. 58 on Fortune’s list of the 100 best places to work in IT. Scottrade sponsors local non-profit organizations and maintains a partnership with the St. Louis Blues that includes naming rights to the Scottrade Center. <Return to Top>   SIGMA-ALDRICH 3050 Spruce Street St. Louis, MO 63103 (314) 771-5765 www.sigma-aldrich.com tJai Nagarkatti, President & Chief Executive Michael Hogan, CAO/CFO Description: Locally headquartered Sigma-Aldrich produces chemicals, biochemicals and reagents for research purposes that it sells on the global market. Employees: 2005: 1,998 2006: 1,797 2007: 1,883 Annual Revenue: 2005: $1.7 billion 2006: $1.8 billion 2007: $2.0 billion History: Sigma-Aldrich’s roots stretch back to the 1930s when brothers Aaron and Bernard Fisher created Midwest Consultants, a company that helped others produce products such as cosmetics, shoe polishes, adhesives and inks. In the mid-1940s, Sigma Chemical Company was formed as an offspring of Midwest Consultants that produced saccharin sweetener and later experimented with other products. Sigma Chemical Company went public in 1972, and three years later, the company forged a partnership with Aldrich Chemical Company to create Sigma-Aldrich Corporation. Distinction: Sigma-Aldrich is a market leader in the research chemical and reagents market that has grown steadily and increased its presence in St. Louis since the 1930s. The company’s focus on fine chemicals over the past four years has made SAFC, a member of the Sigma-Aldrich group, a top 10 supplier in the fine chemicals industry. In 2008, Sigma-Aldrich’s sales grew by 13.4 percent, making it a $2 billion company. <Return to Top>   SOLUTIA INC. 575 Maryville Centre Drive St. Louis, MO 63141 (314) 674-1000 www.solutia.com Jeffry N. Quinn, Chairman, President & CEO James M. Sullivan, Senior Vice President & CFO Description: Solutia Inc. is a specialty chemicals company, creating performance materials that provide comfort, safety, security and energy efficiency, all of which are vital to our evolving world. Employees: 2005: 4,513 2006: 5,097 2007: 5,296 Annual Revenue: 2005: $2.6 billion 2006: $2.8 billion 2007: $3.5 billion History: Solutia was formed in 1997, and has been through many changes since its inception. Under the current management team, in place since mid-2004, the company has significantly increased both revenue and earnings each year. The most critical reason for Solutia’s successful turnaround continues to be the expertise of its people—who bring the highest degree of determination and expertise to their work assignments. Distinction: Solutia remains dedicated to growing employees through development programs, including its commitment to provide every manager with a comprehensive 70-hour leadership-training program. Solutia remains a world leader in performance films for laminated safety glass and after-market applications; chemicals for the rubber industry; specialties such as heat transfer fluids and aviation hydraulic fluids; and integrated family of nylon products such as performance plastics and polymers. <Return to Top>   SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY EDWARDSVILLE Campus Box 1027 Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 650-3653 www.siue.edu Vaughn Vandegrift,Ph.D. Chancellor Bill Winter, Budget Director Description: SIUE provides quality higher education to the greater St. Louis and Metro-East areas. Employees: 2005: 1,993 2006: 1,982 2007: 1,997 Annual Revenues: 2005: $194 million 2006: $202 million 2007: $224 million History: SIUE was created in 1957. Since that time, the percent of adults in Madison and St. Clair counties of Illinois who have completed four years of college has increased from three to 20 percent. SIUE includes a School of Dental Medicine in Alton, a Higher Education Campus in East St. Louis and an Edwardsville campus, encompassing the Lovejoy Library, a College of Arts and Sciences, a Graduate School and schools of business, education, engineering, nursing and pharmacy. University Park, the school’s research and technology park and home to the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center, is a world leader in ethanol training. Distinction: SIUE is one of the largest employers in Madison County with nearly 2,000 full-time employees. Of the nearly 80,000 SIUE alumni, nearly half live and work in the St. Louis Metropolitan area and contribute to the economy. A 2005 economic impact study estimated SIUE’s overall economic impact at $356 million. The University plans to take its athletics program to NCAA Division I status, a move that is expected to further increase the overall economic impact in the long term. <Return to Top>   TARLTON CORPORATION 5500 West Park Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110 (314) 633-3300 www.tarltoncorp.com Tracy Hart, President Dirk Elsperman, COO & Executive Vice President Description: Tarlton is a privately owned general contracting and construction management firm headquartered in St. Louis. Employees: 2005: 260 2006: 270 2007: 275 Annual Revenue: 2005: $92 million 2006: $104 million 2007: $108 million History: Since 1946, Tarlton has built landmark projects that contribute to the strength of the St. Louis region, including a major segment of Metro’s Cross County expansion, Anheuser-Busch’s corporate headquarters, the Contemporary Art Museum, several buildings at Washington University, and the renewal of the Saint Louis University campus. Distinction: Tarlton earned the Aon Build America Award (for the second straight year) for its innovative transformation of an 80-year-old Maplewood church and school into headquarters for marketing firm Moosylvania. On the green building front, Tarlton has worked on eight LEED-registered buildings in Missouri and was named one of the nation’s Top 100 Green Contractors by Engineering News-Record. <Return to Top>   THEBANK OF EWARDSVILLE 330 W. Vandalia Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 659-6354 www.4thebank.com Thomas E. Holloway, President & CEO Bob Parker, Senior Vice President/Comptroller Description: TheBANK of Edwardsville isalocal,privately owned financial institution with 20 locations in the Metro East. Employees: 2005: 346 2006: 357 2007: 349 Annual Revenue: 2005: $46.7 billion 2006: $49.9 billion 2007: $49.9 billion History: In 1868, Edward M. West and his son-in-law, Major William R. Prickett, founded a banking institution called West & Prickett with only $10,000 in original capital. Later renamed TheBANK of Edwardsville, the bank celebrated its 140th anniversary in 2008 and now has more than $1.1 billion in assets and 20 locations in the Metro East. Distinction: TheBANK of Edwardsville has loaned millions of dollars to help the development of the area’s organizations, associations, hospitals and municipalities. Over the last year, the bank has produced more than $215 million in commercial loans and experienced record growth in the mortgage market by making 830 mortgage loans that totaled more than $125 million. <Return to Top>   THOMPSON COBURN LLP One US Bank Plaza St. Louis, MO 63101 (314) 552-6000 www.thompsoncorburn.com Thomas J. Minogue, Chairman Mary Ann Hellemann, CFO Description: Providing legal services to the St. Louis community since 1929. Employees: 2005: 612 2006: 602 2007: 613 Annual Revenue: 2005: $120 million 2006: $125 million 2007: $141 million History: Tracing its roots back to the founding of Thompson & Mitchell in 1929, Thompson Coburn LLP took on its present form with the merger of Thompson & Mitchell and Coburn & Croft in 1996. Subsequent mergers have given the firm a total of nearly 360 attorneys in St. Louis, southern Illinois, Chicago and Washington, D.C. Thompson Coburn continues to serve Fortune 500 corporations and a host of well-known St. Louis area companies. Distinction: As one of the city’s largest employers and taxpayers, Thompson Coburn remains committed to downtown St. Louis and recently signed a 12-year lease to remain at its current location at the US Bank Plaza. The firm donates more than 10,000 pro bono service hours to the community and supports many local charities. Partners serve on a variety of boards and as directors at a number of non-profit agencies including the American Cancer Society, the American Lung Association, the American Red Cross, Edgewood, Grace Hill, the Literacy Council, Ranken Jordan and a host of others. <Return to Top>   WEBSTER UNIVERSITY 470 East Lockwood Avenue St. Louis, MO 63119 (314) 968-6900 www.webster.edu.com Neil J. George, Ph.D., President David Garafola, Vice President, Finance Description: Webster University is a private, nonprofit, accredited university that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in many fields including business, information technology, psychology, communications, international relations, science education, fine arts and liberal arts. Employees: 2005: 595 2006: 633 2007: 640 Annual Revenues: 2005: $152 million 2006: $170 million 2007: $180 million History: Founded in 1915 as a women’s college, Webster University today is a non-sectarian, private, coeducational, nonprofit, international university based in St. Louis with a worldwide network of more than 100 campuses across the United States, Europe and Asia. It enrolls approximately 20,000 students worldwide and offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs through the College of Arts and Sciences, the Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts, the School of Business and Technology, the School of Communications and the School of Education. Distinction: Webster University has been a leader in inspiring citizens to engage in constructive dialogue that inspires personal responsibility in strengthening one’s own community, and has been a significant contributor to workforce development in support of several major corporations and organizations. <Return to Top>

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