In Nevada geothermal energy producer, Ram Power, eliminated almost all its positions at its HQ. The CEO is also said to be quitting. They are also trying to sell off their California geothermal project. The company is moving operations to Nicaragua.
In Missouri, Renewable Environmental Solutions laid off a couple dozen employees. One manager said the new company management thought there were too many employees: “…they saw we were a little fat for winter operations and that led to some layoffs.”-Jim Fuller, general manager
Also, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, two beer bars shut down. One owner said he wants to focus on his restaurant, and another owner said he needed to spend more time with his family.
In California, 62 people lost their jobs as the Alon fuel refinery shut down. Company officials blamed it on the increasingly higher costs of refining fuel to California standards.
In New Hampshire military contractor, BAE Systems,will layoff 200 workers! Another 100 will be laid off in other parts of the country. They say they’re getting ready for reduced military spending.
Sun Times Media, publisher of many newspapers around the country, says they are forced to layoff at least 50 people. They are consolidating operations.
Time will layoff 500 employees! It’s because the publisher continues to see its revenues crash.
In Arizona, EuroFresh Farms goes bankrupt for the second time! Texas-based NatureSweet is offering to buy all of EuroFarms’ assets.
In Gunter, Texas, Christian Care Centers is closing down their Hilltop Haven nursing home. It’s all about the money: “We were unable to find a sustainable financial model for Hilltop.”-Teresa Scott, senior vice president
Lily’s Pampering Salon & Party Boutique closed for good in Washington. The building was sold off, and the new owners have plans that don’t involve the salon.
In Hilo, Hawaii, Na Makua Original Hawaiian Designs studio was shut down. The owners want to focus on other projects. However, other reports say sales had slowed down because of the bad economy.
Only a few months after opening, Learning Express is closing down their West Boca, Florida, store. The owners blame the bad economy.
In Iowa, a Snackers 2 training restaurant shut down. The restaurant school was operated by Goodwill of the Heartland. Officials say the restaurant always lost money, but last year was unbearable. 17 employees laid off.
Barnes & Noble announced plans to close as many as 239 book stores over the next ten years! Company officials say it’s part of their plans to create “a good business model.”