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Monday, June 25, 2012

Charlie's Barber Shop & Shave Closes

Hudson businessman Paul Rode announced on Facebook Sunday that he had closed Charlie's Barber Shop & Shave after less than a year in business.

Charlie's Barber Shop & Shave, which opened in September 2011, closed up shop on Saturday, owner Paul Rode announced in a Facebook post on Sunday, June 24. "Charlie's closed due to a difference in business vision between the owner and the barbers," Rode told Patch on Sunday. "I built Charlie's in the spirit of creating jobs and I'm sorry I failed. I take 100 percent of the responsiblity." Two of the shop's three barbers have retired while the other will work out of a shop just across the border in Lakeland, according to Rode. "I have learned a lot from this and am ready for my next project," Rode said. Rode, who recently sold Ninja Cab Co. to one of the company's drivers, also owns The Agave Kitchen. All Charlie's gift certificates will be…

Thursday, May 24, 2012

United Gear & Assembly Hands Out Job Offers On the Spot at Job Fair

Some applicants already have walked away with job offers in hand contingent on drug tests and background checks. The job fair lasts until 6 p.m. Thursday, but the company will continue to accept applications at its Livingstone Road facility and online.

UPDATE (2:13 p.m., May 25, 2012): Jennifer Lee, human resources rep for United Gear & Assembly said, "We had 75 people stop by, and more at the office today. We have 12 to 15 that will be put through the screening process of physical, drug and background checks then possible hired on." If you missed the job fair, you can still pick up an application in person at the plant (1700 Livingstone Rd.) or apply online through United Gear & Assembly's employment webpage. --- ORIGINAL POST (2:16 p.m., May 24, 2012): Dozens of people already have taken advantage of United Gear & Assembly's job fair today at the Hudson Golf Club, and some have even left with job offers in hand. "People are excited to hear that there are some employment opportunities …

Chadwick

3:24 pm on Thursday, May 24, 2012

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