Sodexho closure would impact local businesses, groups

Local leaders explore solutions to potential Sodexho shut-down Local officials are responding to the possible closure of Sodexho Conference Center in Newton. The conference center was heavily subsidized by the Maytag Company and continues to run at a loss without the help from Maytag. According to a news story from KCOB Radio, Maytag had covered up to $75,000 in losses per year because of the heavy use of the facility by the company. The possible loss of Sodexho, which will not be before the end of 2008, could affect hundreds of people, from bridal parties who use the facilities for wedding receptions to area organizations such as Women’s Connection, Rotary and Kiwanis, who all use the facility for monthly meetings. Also conventions, such