Evil mortgage foreclosure company EC Closing/Cal-Western Reconveyance now bankrupt. No tears shed!
In Tennessee, a judge has ruled that the state government can proceed with axing 200 jobs! The Tennessee State Employees Association said the state failed to give proper notice.
The Germany based JK Products & Services factory in Arkansas is closing. 123 employees affected, at least 85 to be laid off. Production is being moved to Germany. In Conway, Starstruck Video and Wonderland Flea Market closed after 21 years in business. A recent legal ‘incident’ was the final straw.
After 40 years, the Christian God can’t stop the Chesnutt Furniture store from closing in Alabama. The owner blamed the bad economy. The building is actually owned by the First Baptist Church, and they’re tearing it down to make room for a parking lot.
In Pennsylvania, Stacy’s of York now bankrupt. The supplier of plants to retail markets is being sold.
The Christian God can’t stop Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, in New York, from eliminating 50 jobs and closing a medical/surgical unit. Officials blame reduced Medicaid/Medicare payments.
In West Virginia, Putnam County Health Department laid off 13 employees. The department is in such debt that it hasn’t paid its rent!
Pocketful of Rye jewelry and local art collectibles store shut down in New Hampshire. The owner said she had to focus on her real job with corporate America.
In Indiana, the Indianapolis Public Schools laid off 109 people! More could be on the way. Officials blame lack of students: “We are not going to be able to eliminate the $30 million budget deficit and maintain the current buildings that we have. Because we just don’t have the students to support that.”-John Althardt
In Illinois, Jean’s Hallmark in Lemont closed. It’s part of Hallmark’s plan to close stores across the U.S.
Too Big to Jail Bank of America laying off 411 people in Texas! In Longview, CDs and More closed down. The owner is pissed at the digital generation: “It’s sad. It’s bittersweet. I’m fed up with it, and I’m sad to see it go….everybody’s downloading their stuff. They’re putting the small guy out of business.”-Tom Shomaker
Another mega law firm lays off 60 people. Weil, Gotshal & Manges basically said there is no economic recovery: “We must now make the adjustments we avoided over the last few years to position the firm to continue to thrive.”
In Arizona, the oldest dance club in Scottsdale closed down. Axis-Radius is being turned into a beer/concert hall.
The World’s largest gold miner, Canada based Barrick Gold, laid off 55 employees in Utah and Nevada. They claim gold prices are too low!!!
After 45 years in business the Continental Greek Restaurant & Pastry Shop closed in Washington. It’s the third Greek restaurant to close in the past 12 months. The owners wanted to retire.
In California, the 44 years old Sea D Sea dive shop closed in Redondo Beach. The owner said the bad economy and his poor health forced him to retire. Evil Verizon Corporate Resources Group laid off 57 people in Irvine. And non-profit Dignity Health laid off 464 people!