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Fairfield officials outline rapid-response plan after Anheuser‑Busch plant closure
Summary
Fairfield officials and workforce partners described rapid-response steps after the announced Anheuser‑Busch (Budweiser) plant closure, including state grant requests, on-site assistance in January, and a reverse career fair on Jan. 29 to help affected employees and vendors find new work.
A city official in Fairfield said the community is preparing for the ripple effects of the announced Anheuser‑Busch (Budweiser) plant closure, which is scheduled to occur in mid to late February. "My heart goes out for them," the official said, noting the timing will be difficult for many employees.
David Hubbell, president and executive director of the workforce development board, told the council rapid‑response plans are already under way. He said staff handed out an impact scenario to council members and identified 238 production employees named in a notice; when suppliers and related businesses are included, the board…
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