Business First Article 10/9/09

When Ford Motor Co. was making cuts three years ago in an effort to ensure its viability, among the first things scaled back were employee wellness programs.

That dealt a sharp blow to Jody Swimmer and her Louisville company, which had provided such services as facility management and fitness program design to Ford locally for nearly two decades.

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] Swimmer Wellness Services Inc. took a big hit on revenue as a result of the automaker’s belt tightening, although Swimmer declined to say how much. Her business, which has provided wellness services for other companies over the years, also had to eliminate a handful of positions.

As a result, Swimmer is pondering her long-term strategy for the company while relying heavily on its remaining business, [CompanyWatch allows you to receive email alerts with stories related to your companies of interest.

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