STC Named “Small Business of the Year”
STC, Inc. was among several businesses and individuals receiving recognition at the annual Legislative Recognition Breakfast held June 7, 2004 at Southeastern Illinois College. The event was held in conjunction with National Small Business Week.
Tammy Weston, director of Southeastern Illinois Regional Planning and Development Commission presented the award. Brad Cross accepted the award on the behalf of STC, Inc.
Copper Prices Continue to Rise
January 1, 2004 – Copper, an essential component of virtually all electronic assemblies continues to climb the cost ladder.
Detailed historical charts of copper market prices can be found on the internet at http://futures.tradingcharts.com/chart/CP.
The “base price” or the cost magnet wire suppliers pass along for the copper content in wire is typically $0.35 higher than the “High Grade Copper” price shown in most market charts.