AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT BUNGE INTERNATIONAL

Am I Next? Bunge International leaving White Plains, New York for Chesterfield, Missouri.

Chesterfield, Missouri-based Bunge Limited, the international agribusiness and food supplier, previously announced in August, 2019 that it was consolidating headquarters operations and moving its global headquarters from White Plaines, New York to the site of its 4-story, 145,000-square-foot custom-built North American headquarters in Chesterfield, Missouri. The move which will impact approximately at least 67 workers, is expected to be completed by in the second quarter of 2020.

According to Bunge’s CEO, Greg Heckman, “While St. Louis is already an important hub for Bunge and our current North American operations, the city is also home to a number of food, agriculture, animal health and plant science organizations and customers. Moving the global headquarters to a location where Bunge has a major business presence is a big step forward in shifting the company's operating model to align around a more efficient, streamlined global business structure. We are grateful to have called White Plains home for many years, and now look forward to the new growth and development opportunities which our expanded St. Louis presence will allow."

A company spokesperson further noted, “This move enables our corporate team to be more integrated into our daily business operations and will give employees greater career growth opportunities. The move is in line with the strategic steps we’re taking to ensure we remain efficient, effective and competitive in today’s evolving market."

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. Just because something bad hasn't happened yet, doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT BAY CITY FLOWER COMPANY

Am I Next? Bat City Flower Company closing.

Half Moon Bay, California-based Bay City Flower Company, a major grower of flowers for the national marketplace, has announced plans to shutter operations on November 10, 2019, and in the process laying off 195 employees.

The company’s two locations, one in Half Moon Bay, California and Pescadero, California are on the market. The facilities are appropriately zoned and feature greenhouses that would perfect for the cultivation of a valuable cash crop such as cannabis.

According to the Company’s CEO, Harrison Higaki , “It has become increasingly difficult to run a flower farm and compete nationally while operating in the costliest place in the nation. After four generations and 110 glorious years in floriculture, we at Bay City Flowers Company have decided that the time has come for us to wind down the selling of our flowers.”

Another fourth generation family owned agricultural business priced out of existence by operational costs.

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. Just because something bad hasn't happened yet, doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?