After 110 years in business, Boschetto’s Bakery shut down in Massachusetts! The owners blame greedy landlord: “Due to an excessive raise in rent, there is no way we can continue…”-Boschetto’s Bakery public notice
American Medical Response closed in Brooklyn, New York. 119 people out-o-work! Art Stone Competitor Manufacturing Division closed in Smithtown. 36 jobs lost.
Belle Foods now bankrupt. The grocery store chain has stores in Alabama, Georgia, Florida and Mississippi. Company officials blame higher taxes and fewer customers!
After 37 years, Friendly’s Restaurant closed in Manchester, Vermont. Company officials blamed it on the bad economy, saying the restaurant wasn’t making enough money.
In Pennsylvania, Seafood Shanty went bankrupt despite having strong sales. The restaurant owners said the bankruptcy was due to bad management decisions which led to restructuring.
In South Carolina, Sunland Logistics and Staffing laid off at least 99 people. Spartanburg Steel Products laid off 64 employees.
Sonoco Products closed its Consumer Division in Chattanoga, Tennessee. 34 people unemployed.
Internet and phone service provider, OMGFast, laid off an undisclosed amount of employees in Florida. Company officials refused to talk to local news media.
TransWorld Surf Magazine ceased publication, and switched to internet only. One subscriber said “This is a totally bad idea.”
In Michigan, Bay City laid off ten firefighters after city officials merged the police and fire departments. What automotive industry recovery? General Motors announced more layoffs. This time GM shut down their Grand Blanc Weld Tool factory. 350 employees affected!
Iconic Pete’s Grill closed in Minnesota. The restaurant survived the Great Depression, but was done in by the current bad economy. The owner said his sales crashed 40% in the past year! 20 people unemployed.
In Lincoln, Nebraska, Skorohod Service closed after 46 years of operations. The owner of the iconic auto shop-convenience store-hang out place remembers when gasoline was 29 cents per gallon! He blames the current economic climate for closing his shop, such as credit card fees, sporadic gas prices and competition from big franchise gas stations/auto shops.
In California, law firm Goodwin Procter closing its San Diego office in September. At least 22 people unemployed. It’s blamed on declining business. In Thermal, Golden Acre Farms laid off 200 people! Drug maker Actavis laid off 15 people in Corona. Campbell’s Soup laid off the final 150 people in Sacramento. In toto 700 jobs were lost as Campbell’s is selling off their 128 acres (51.7 hectares) operation.
Manao Thai closed in Oregon. Dedicated customers said the restaurant was in a bad location and had few customers, but the food was real good!