Disney Parks Lays Off 28,000 at ‘All Levels’

Disney Parks Lays Off 28,000 at ‘All Levels’

March of this year saw the Disney parks close, one by one, all over the world. In May, the company reported that their second quarter revenue, the majority of which comes from the parks, was down from $5.4 billion in 2019 to a mere $475 million in 2020. Still a...
Prosper Portland Launches Small Business Grant Fund

Prosper Portland Launches Small Business Grant Fund

Prosper Portland is, according to the organization’s website, the economic and urban development agency for Portland, Oregon. It is overseen by a board of volunteer citizens appointed by the city’s mayor, and by the City Council. It gives the agency flexibility,...
Disney Company Posts Worst Quarter in Recent History

Disney Company Posts Worst Quarter in Recent History

In 2019, between its acquisition of most of the Fox empire including streaming service Hulu, the launch of Disney+, two Marvel releases, and two Star Wars releases, Disney was on top of the world of entertainment. The Disney Company reported even more revenue from its...
Iconic Shakespeare Theatre Company Lays Off 40 Permanent Staff

Iconic Shakespeare Theatre Company Lays Off 40 Permanent Staff

The Shakespeare Theatre Company, based in Washington, D.C., is one of the most iconic theatre companies in the United States, despite its small size. With only 116 permanent staff and a rotating cast of actors and other talent, The STC is rich with awards, history,...
Chuck E. Cheese Struggling to Avoid Bankruptcy

Chuck E. Cheese Struggling to Avoid Bankruptcy

Even in the best of times, Chuck E. Cheese dd not inspire thoughts of cleanliness and a hygienic atmosphere. The chain of child-friendly restaurant-slash-activity centers has always had the reputation of being a place for children’s birthday parties, where you eat...