Texas based Advanced Living Technologies bankrupt. The non-profit nursing facility operator is in big debt. Also, Dell computers announced undisclosed number of layoffs at their Round Rock, Texas, HQ. An unnamed employee told local media at least 90 people were let go.
In Vermont, Grace Cottage Hospital to layoff 15 employees. Hospital officials blame the Obama/Romney Care cuts in Medicaid/Medicare payments.
Knott County, Kentucky, says they have to layoff 10 to 12 employees. County officials are blaming the Spotsplex, which is costing taxpayers $400000 USD per year.
In Florida, government contractor Predator Systems being closed down by new owners Curtiss-Wright. 20 people already laid off, another 25 will be let go by the end of the year.
In Louisiana, Libbey Glass laying off 200 people! The company decided to end production of specific glassware, and move other production to Ohio and Mexico.
Video game maker, EA, announced an undisclosed amount of layoffs, to affect operations in California, Canada and “smaller locations”.
Another video gamer maker, IGN, also announced an undisclosed amount of layoffs.
Denmark based Vestas laid off at least 100 people working at their Colorado factories. The wind turbine maker blamed it on changes to federal tax codes.
BioFuel Energy laying off 40 people at its ethanol plant in Minnesota. They actually stopped ethanol production at that specific plant in September 2012, but hope to re-start by the end of the year.
Grocery store, Giant Eagle, cut 75 jobs, mainly at their Pennsylvania HQ. The privately held company is trying to reduce operating costs. And after 35 years, Sneaky Pete’s closed in Ardmore. The owner said the signs of the economic times indicated it was time to retire.
General Electric announced they are planning even more layoffs, and the sale of what’s left of their share of NBCUniversal.
In Canton, Ohio, Frito-Lay laid of 12 employees, and cut the hours for 15 other employees, at their Rold Gold Pretzel factory. Reports say pretzel sales are crashing.
In Michigan, 840 people were told to get ready to look for new jobs! The Journal Register, which publishes newspapers in ten states, is about to be sold off on 17 April (to evil 21st CMH Acquisition). In Plymouth, Isabelle’s Copper Pot shut down.
In New York, Spotlight Newspapers ended two county editions. The publisher blamed increasing small business regulations. And bus company Canal Escort no longer exists after a strike by employees. Nearly 100 people out-o-work! Company officials claim they lost their Department of Education contract because of the strike. One official was rather rude to the former employees: “This union thinks they can tell me what to do? They can go f-ck themselves!”-Joseph Fazzia
Grayslake Elementary District 46, in Illinois, to layoff 17 employees. Officials say the district is short $2.2 million!
In California, Oroville City Elementary School District laying off six people. Blames declining enrollment and funding. In Westlake Village, Safeguard Properties closing its office and laying off 82 employees. Safeguard is also laying off 168 employees in San Bernardino. The company blames the layoffs on their takeover of some Bank of America operations. In Paso Robles the Wilson’s restaurant closed down. It first opened in 1948, and the owners want to retire. And the Hollywood Park Casino might be closing in Inglewood (pending a decision by state officials). 600 employees affected! In Nevada City, the Trolley Junction Restaurant closed down, 20 employees let go.
Indiana’s Cequent Performance Products factory, in Goshen, moving to Mexico. 350 employees affected!
In Oregon, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department laid off 66 people. Reports say its because of contract disputes. And all five Old Farmhouse restaurants closed down. The owner blames himself for trying to expand his operation too fast on too little money.
Wholesale Sports closed stores in Spokane, Washington, and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. 75 people out-o-work. Blame it on California based real estate investment company Alamo Group.
In Virginia, Reston shoe store, Footsteps, closed down. The owner blamed it one the high rent. He said if could find a more affordable location he will go back in business. And the Hoppy Dog gourmet food store in Richmond closed. The owners said they wanted to pursue other interests.
Mexican-Italian restaurant, Chisme, closed down in Valley Junction, Iowa. The owner simply said “everything happens for a reason.” And Planned Parenthood said they were closing two Iowa clinics, no reason given.
In Tennessee, the Archiver’s scrapbook store out-o-business. Reports say it was the last scrapbook store in Memphis.
Hilton is closing their Paradise Landing indoor waterpark in Wisconsin. Hilton officials say they want something more upscale, but haven’t come up with anything so far.