Title: Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Abruptly Closes Multiple Locations, Leaving Hundreds Unemployed
TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. – In a shocking development, employees of furniture company Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams received heart-wrenching news through a posted sign and email that they no longer had a job. The closure affects several locations in North Carolina, including the main plant in Taylorsville, the frame plant in Hiddenite, and NCDC in Statesville, as well as all home office workers.
The sign posted on the truck gate of the Taylorsville plant informed employees that operations at all the aforementioned locations would cease immediately. Workers were explicitly told not to report to work on Monday. This sudden news left employees stunned and uncertain about their future.
In an email dated August 26th, Chris Moye, the interim CEO of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, explained that the closure was primarily due to financial issues and the challenging economic climate. Moye expressed his deep regret for the lack of notice, assuring employees that the situation was unforeseen.
The unexpected closure has left employees grappling with the uncertainty of finding new employment. A county spokesperson revealed that no one else had any prior knowledge of the shutdown. The county, in collaboration with the Western Piedmont Council of Governments and NCWorks, will extend their support to the affected employees and work towards finding them new opportunities. The company is also working closely with local elected officials and the State’s Dislocated Worker and Rapid Response Unit.
According to Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams’ LinkedIn page, the company had employed around 1,000 individuals. As a result of the closure, these employees now find themselves searching for new job prospects.
Remote workers were explicitly advised not to log in on August 28th, while in-person employees at the Taylorsville plant have been assured that the company will contact them individually to arrange for the retrieval of their personal belongings and tools.
The closure has left both employees and the local community in a state of shock and uncertainty. The final day of employment for those who received the closure email is scheduled for October 25th of this year.
This news comes at a time when layoffs and closures have become increasingly common across various sectors due to the economic challenges posed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The ramifications of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams’ closure will undoubtedly be felt by the affected employees and their families, as well as the local economy.
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