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Long Center has layoffs
Leaders at the Long Center of the Performing Arts confirmed today that they have laid off three staff members this week.
A fourth employee resigned last week and that position will not be immediately filled, said Jamie Grant, Long Center executive director and CEO.
He said the layoffs were necessary in order to keep costs in line with revenues. The move saved about $275,000 in payroll and benefit costs and would ensure that the organization’s budget remain balanced, Grant said.
The Long Center has $6.5 million annual budget. The center now has 36 employees.The layoffs were in security and patron service positions.
“It’s strictly a business decision,” Grant said. “We’ve got to make sure we’re as lean as possible. I think the community and donors expect that.”
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