In Montana, the Helena Christian School bankrupt. The school is still operating, but plans to expand were thwarted when it was discovered the land they bought is contaminated with mining waste.
In South Dakota, Volunteers of America is laying people off. At least 12 people will be out-o-work. VoA officials blame decreasing federal and state funding.
In Texas, J.C. Penney announced layoffs at their HQ. At least 300 more people will be let go. Last year the struggling retailer laid off 950 employees.
The Port of Bremerton, in Washington, needs to lay off employees and cut costs. The operation is losing $365000 USD per year. Also, the ZO Home recycled furniture store in North Bend closed down. Owners said the concept of recycled furniture didn’t sell.
Let’s Talk Cellular closing stores throughout Wyoming. The owner wants to retire to focus on her alpaca ranch.
In Nebraska, Brodkey’s Jewelers bankrupt. The family owned chain store began in 1880! Eight stores in the Corn Husker State, and one in Iowa, are being liquidated.
Porter’s Camera Store closing after almost 100 years of business in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The owners blame the bad economy for their crashing sales.
General Motors confirmed they will close their Flint East, Michigan, factory in November 2013. This after GM continues to report increased profits and increased sales. And don’t blame the recent strike by factory workers, GM officials admitted they decided to close the car factory long before that. At least 600 people out-o-work!
In Minnesota, the owner of a Harley Davidson store in Canal Park had to close it down. He said sales during winter months continue to crash, but sales at his Hermantown store “pretty darn good.”
A gift store in Illinois shut down. The G. Whiz store in Barrington closed because the owners want to retire.
The Hustler Hollywood store in Clintonville, Ohio, closed down. The adult mega store was open less than one year, and sales were terrible.
In New Jersey, seven East Greenwich cops were told they could lose their jobs. The township is short $600000.
In Massachusetts, the Worcester Art Museum laying off six employees. Museum officials said it was part of their restructuring.
In New York City, New York, United Kingdom based Barclays announced 275 layoffs beginning in May! The investment company is in trouble regarding LIBOR rate fixing scandal. Company officials blamed “economic reasons” for the hundreds of layoffs coming for their New York operations. Serves those evil investment people right! And California based Mercury General laying off all 65 employees at its Latham, New York office. The insurance company is consolidating operations. Also, the Cassadaga Valley Central School is considering closing an elementary school. School officials are trying to figure out how to save money. A Kmart in Lancaster is closing, and Cedarhurst’s Sabre Kosher Pizza out-o-business.
In Franklin County, Pennsylvania, Easter Seals is closing down an office as part of their consolidation efforts. 11 therapists laid off: “We’ve spent the past week and a half notifying our patients….Our main concern is our patients and trying to help them transition to other providers.”-Lynne Wenrick
In South Carolina, Audio Video Appliance Center out-o-business. Owners said they couldn’t compete with national chain stores. The store first started in 1990.
150 people in Wisconsin losing their jobs to Thailand! Hutchinson Technology is moving more jobs from the U.S. to Thailand. Company officials say it’s the only way they can cut their labor costs.
You can’t save a lot anymore in Affton, Missouri. The Save-A-Lot grocery store closed because company officials said sales weren’t good enough.