Avel eCare announced its acquisition of Horizon Virtual in a Thursday, May 2, news release. The deal marks Avel’s third acquisition in just over a year, according to the release.
Beginning Sunday, May 5, Larry Lee, SCSU’s vice president for finance and administration, will be acting SCSU president. Wacker was to remain president until June 30.
Fulfillment Distribution Center anticipates the closure and layoffs take effect on or around Oct. 31, 2024. In 2023, the plant was the 13th largest employer with 407 employees, according to the city.