Disaster restoration firm J.R. Johnson will cease operations at its Portland location by the end of October. This closure will lead to the termination of 55 positions within the company. The company is a subsidiary of Watterson Environmental Group, based in Illinois. State workforce officials were informed of the impending shutdown on Monday. The specific cause for the facility's closure was not disclosed.
Portland, Oregon
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