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DateLocationLocationDescription
9/1Mankato Energy CenterSouthern Power Co.Southern Power agreed to acquire two natural-gas powered
MankatoAtlantaunits that have 720 MW of generating capacity.
8/30Southern Foam and United Subcontractors Inc. USI, providers of installation, construction and distribution
Coating Insulation Inc.St. Paulservices, expanded its Southeast reach by adding five
Claxton, Ga. locations in North and South Carolina and Georgia.
8/30Wichita Luxury CollectionWalser Automotive Group Walser acquired a luxury new car dealer in Wichita
Wichita, Kan.Bloomingtonthat sells 10 different luxury brands.
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