


We have explored what we believe to be all possible options to continue operations in one form or another but to no avail. "Parker Bows has made the difficult decision to cease operations. Parker Bows made the announcement of closing on social media Monday with the following statement: The company has been distributing since 1996. The company, which also includes Red Hot Crossbow Accessories, sells and distributes throughout the country to small retailers and large big box stores. "We're grateful for the loyalty we've had - not only from our customers, but our community." "We are optimistic about their opportunities," he said. Woodworth said he's optimistic about the prospects of future employment for his employees because he "knows what kind of people they are and what kind of workers they are." The company has 20 people employed locally. They've been part of the Parker family for years and that's the most difficult part of this." "They are the best employees in the area. "The hardest part of this is the fact that we have a group of dedicated and hardworking employees that will have to go seek employment elsewhere," he said. Woodworth said it was a difficult decision to shut the business down, especially for his employees. "The industry and the market has changed and made it more difficult to operate," Woodworth said. After Errett passed in 2016, his son-in-law Tom Woodworth became the president of the company, after working there for more than 20 years.
