It's unclear how many positions will be affected at the Chesterfield research facilities, but people familiar with the matter said cuts have been carried out.
Paw Paw Towing organized the procession, which was the company Wade Bivins worked for since April of this year. The company says it's like "losing a family member."
WWT said the spending will enhance its existing Advanced Technology Center, which is designed to help customers rapidly build and implement new technologies.