FreeMarkets records 1995-2002.

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FreeMarkets records 1995-2002.

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The FreeMarkets records are housed in two archival boxes. These records include business plans, correspondence, presentations, publications and questionnaires. The bulk of the collection focuses on the company's early development and the creation of the BidWare software. The supplier questionnaires are also a source of useful information related to the company's products. There is little information dealing with financial matters or the company's daily operations.

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Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives

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Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives

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Meakem, Glen.

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Kinney, Sam E.

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FreeMarkets (Pittsburgh, Pa.)

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FreeMarkets is a full service market maker that connects heavy industry corporations with the internet. Founded by Glen Meakem and Sam Kinney and incorporated in 1995, the company provides software, services and a global computer network that allows industrial purchasing departments to bid out purchasing requirements to suppliers in real-time, on-line competitive bidding events. During the first three years of operation, the company grew and launched its BidWare software. In 1998, Freemarkets mo...