Florida based Rotech Healthcare now bankrupt. Company officials blamed it on debt that went back to 2002, but they also got into trouble after it was discovered they overbilled Medicare. Rotech paid back $6.2 million USD to Medicare, and blamed the overbilling on a computer glitch. Also in Florida, the Old Town amusement park in Kissimmee now bankrupt. In Miami, emergency home repair service provider, HomeServe, laid off 160 people! Local media said company officials would not say why they were laying off the employees.
Vodka seller Central European Distribution now bankrupt in the United States. They blamed crashing sales.
In Ohio, Columbus State Community College will close its child development center on June 15. School officials said they could no longer afford to keep it operating.
Delgado Community College, in Louisiana, is planning on laying off 100 employees! School officials blame a 10% drop in enrollment. Last school year they laid off 46 people.
In Indiana, Purdue University laid off 33 employees in the printing services department. They laid off 22 people in their construction inspection department in March. School officials blame several hundred of thousands of dollars in debt.
The Maine Public Broadcasting Network laid of 10 people. They blame state and federal funding cuts. In Bucksport, after more than 100 years in business, family owned Rosen’s department store closed down.
In Oregon, the Portland Development Commission wants to layoff 40 people. Officials say it’s the only way to stay financially sustainable.
The New York Observer laid off 11 people. Company officials say they need to improve efficiency. In Gloversville, the Beacon Warehouse closed down. The clothing store owner blamed it on the bad economy.
In Hawaii, French restaurant Le Guignol, closed down in Honolulu. The owner blamed the bad economy.
Without notice, a popular lumber supply store shut down in Michigan. Plainfield Lumber and Hardware closed after 67 years in business. One local news media report said the company was in trouble with lawsuits and taxes.
In Illinois women’s clothing store, Deena’s, out-o-business. The owner blamed the bad sales on people who don’t want to get ‘dressed up’ anymore.