Texas has been struggling all year. As factory layoffs rapidly multiply… And employers across Texas shed jobs… It’s been tough sledding across the Lone Star State. And unfortunately, things are going from bad to worse. More specifically, Smurfit Westrock recently shut down its containerboard mill in Forney, Texas - at the cost of at least 175 jobs. (Estimates are about 200, but we like to be conservative where [...]
California factory abruptly closes and fires all 400 workers – more could be incoming
Just two days ago, California was rocked by a surprise factory closure that suddenly wiped out 400 jobs. (Of course, this follows a string of painful and embarrassing factory shutdowns that have damaged the already fragile California economy.) And unfortunately, the pain could be set to continue - and possibly even get worse. More on that in a moment, but first let’s discuss Friday’s surprise closure: Manna [...]
Indiana abruptly loses 293 more factory jobs in just 5 days
We’re seeing even more rough news out of Indiana, as job losses pile up. After losing several factories earlier this year… Indiana is unfortunately losing even more manufacturing jobs later this week. More specifically, Perdue Farms is closing a shift at its turkey plant in Washington, Indiana, at the cost of 293 jobs. The layoffs are expected to take affect on Friday, October 10th - a sad day for a town of less [...]
7 New Jersey restaurants abruptly close as unemployment hits three-year highs
New Jersey’s dining scene has always been a reflection of its diverse communities, but 2025 has brought a wave of closures that underscores deeper economic challenges across the state. Rising operating costs, higher wages, supply chain pressures, and shifting consumer spending habits have all taken a toll on restaurants already running on thin margins. These closures don’t just mark the end of beloved eateries—they point [...]
18 Ohio restaurants abruptly shut their doors as economic downturn accelerates
The restaurant business is a hard one. The profit margins are thin, the employee base is hard to wrangle, and you usually have to take on a ton of debt because it's so expensive to open a location. As a result, the difference between success and failure is razor thin. A few bad Yelp reviews can do it. So can customers "getting bored." Or tiny changes in the broader economy (read more on Ohio specfically here). Here [...]
Michigan suddenly loses another plant as recession fears spiral
More rough news out of Michigan, as if the state needed anymore. After a string of factory closures, many directly linked to tariffs… And with the national economy rapidly declining… Unfortunately, another plant has just been forced to close, at the cost of 75 jobs. More specifically, CNC Logistics just closed its plant in Walker, Michigan. CNC is a logistics partner for Amazon. There’s real logic to all of [...]
