In 2002 , less than a year after the September 11 attacks , then-US Senatorial candidate Jim Talent of Missouri visited Springfield . Talent put forward the message that the US government had to increase its military spending , especially in regard to building a strong missile defense system . On his tour of Positronic 's facility on North Eldon Avenue , Talent stated that increasing the government ’s defense spending would produce more jobs for the American people . Positronic , a creator of domestic manufacturing jobs , produces electronic products that are being used in satellites , missiles , and other military equipment
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Positronic (company)