Business First-Columbus articles from February 1996

Business First-Columbus archives from February 1996

Lawsuits seek at least $1M from Scriptel. (Scriptel Holding Inc.)
February 5, 1996... Co-founder alleges fraud, contract breach A new round of lawsuits asking for at least $1 million in damages has been filed against Scriptel Holding Inc. The Columbus computer accessories company has lost more than $31 million over the last...

Sanese optimistic that pump will make it flush with success. (Chris Sanese of Sanese Medical Corp.; surgical irrigation system)
February 5, 1996... From 1991 to 1993, while his brothers worked in the family's local food service business, Chris Sanese traveled around the country, looking to develop surgical equipment that would be safer for patients and more convenient for doctors. Sanese...

Cardinal Health Inc. (proxy report exerpts)(Company Profile)
February 5, 1996... Company Profile Cardinal Health Inc. is a full-service wholesaler distributing a broad line of pharmaceuticals, surgical and hospital supplies, health and beauty care products, and other items typically sold by retail drug stores, hospitals...

Neoprobe nears finish line after long race for fed OK.
February 19, 1996... Asking for money has been a major part of John Ridihalgh's job for the past decade. He's knocked on countless doors, trying to sell investors on Neoprobe Corp., the Dublin-based company he co-founded in 1983 that has yet to turn a profit....

Half-Price Books inks deal for larger store on Lane Ave. (Half-Price Books, Records, Magazines Inc.)
February 19, 1996... Success in the Columbus market has Dallas-based Half-Price Books putting up the chain's second-largest site on West Lane Avenue. Half-Price Books plans to open its third Columbus location April 19 within the 12,000-square-foot former Sun...

Clinton Gas Systems. (Proxy Report Excerpts)(Company Profile)
February 19, 1996... Company Profile Clinton Gas Systems is involved mainly in natural gas and oil exploration, development, production and marketing, with emphasis on exploration in Ohio. The company's exploratory emphasis constitutes a significant change in its...

Strictly retail. (retail space in Columbus, Ohio malls)(Re: Location)
February 26, 1996... Retail space in the $10 to $15 range is expected near new regional malls Just when it looks like Columbus couldn't stand one more mini- or mega- shopping center, up pops yet another retail mecca. The city continues to sprout malls and strip...

Office bonanza. (office buildings in Columbus, Ohio)(Re: location)
February 26, 1996... North quadrant has space to grow Polaris, the $2 billion mixed-use development on Columbus' far north side, is quickly becoming a major center of new office construction. Situated at the I-71/Polaris interchange a mile north of the I-270...

Checkfree Corp. (Proxy Report Excerpt)(Company Profile)
February 26, 1996... Company Profile Checkfree Corp. provides services and products to the electronic commerce market. The company designs, develops and markets services to make electronic financial transactions on the internet. A joint venture with...