New Supercenter Creates Economic Opportunity for Bottineau
Wal-Mart store offers local residents chances to save money so they can live better
WHAT: The new Wal-Mart Supercenter opening in Bottineau means more than convenient shopping, wide selections and value prices. Bottineau County residents will see Wal-Mart’s impact in 150 new jobs and $15,000 in charitable contributions to local organizations. The store will host a grand opening celebration at 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 5.
Along with a wide selection of services and merchandise, the Supercenter will bring more than 150 planned new jobs to Bottineau. According to Store Manager Maria Clary the new jobs offer great opportunities for career advancement, “I started my career at Wal-Mart in 1998 unloading trucks at night and today I am a store manager,” said Clary. “Wal-Mart associates have opportunities to advance as far as their hard work and talent will take them,” she said.
Opening the Bottineau Supercenter will also bring convenience and value to hometown customers. “Many local residents have been driving over 90 minutes to the nearest Wal-Mart for groceries and other necessities,” Clary said. “With today’s gas prices, shopping close to home brings additional savings to our customers.”
The store will also contribute to the Bottineau community by providing $20,000 to charitable organizations in celebration of the grand opening. Store associates helped to raise $2,000 of the total grand opening grants by working a combined total 105 volunteer hours.
WHEN: Preview Night: Sunday, March 2, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The media is invited to this invitation-only event for VIPs, Wal-Mart associates and their families. Preview tours will be provided. Some grants will be presented to representatives of area organizations at this event. Sen. David O’Connell will be among guests attending the event. Midiwewin Jimmy Greatwalker will perform a Native American ceremony.
Grand Opening: Wednesday, March 5, at 7:30 a.m.
Father Paul Schuster of the Ministerial Association and Father Mark Ropel, from St. Anne’s in Belcourt will give the invocation. Ashley Young, Miss North Dakota and 2008 Miss Congeniality in Miss America, will perform the national anthem. The American Legion and veterans will present the colors. Several Bottineau Supercenter associates will cut the ribbon. The Turtle Mountain Chippewas will participate by bringing flag bearer Clayton St. Clair Jr. and Metis fiddler Gabriel Brien. The tribe will also hold a star quilt giveaway during the opening ceremony. Tribal Chairman David Brien, councilmen and Bottineau Mayor Doug Marden are among other guests attending the grand opening ceremony. The public is invited to attend.
WHERE: Wal-Mart Supercenter
912 11th St. E., Bottineau, N.D.
FOR MORE INFO: Store Manager: Maria Clary, 701-228-5276
FACT SHEET
Bottineau Wal-Mart Supercenter
Store fast facts
• Location: 912 11th St. E.,Bottineau, N.D.
• 99,869-square-foot Wal-Mart Supercenter
• Store opening 8 a.m., Wednesday, March 5; 7:30 a.m. grand opening ceremony
• Store manager: Maria Clary
Store features
• Full line of groceries, bakery goods, deli foods, frozen foods, meat and dairy products, fresh produce, apparel and accessories, fine jewelry, lawn and garden center, health and beauty aids, full line of electronics, a one-hour digital photo lab and a Wal-Mart Connect Center. The store will offer milk products from local supplier Pride Dairies.
• As a leader in environmental sustainability, Wal-Mart’s store interior incorporates an environmentally friendly design using skylights, concrete flooring made with recycled materials and energy saving lighting. The new store will also promote sustainable product purchases, such as compact fluorescent light bulbs.
• Store is open 24 hours, seven days a week, except on Saturdays. On Saturdays, the store will close at midnight and re-open at noon the following Sunday.
• Ten full-service and three express check-out lanes
Charitable giving
$20,000 in charitable contributions to area organizations
• Bottineau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence – Family Crisis Center
• Bottineau County Fair
• Bottineau County Library Board
• Bottineau County Sheriff’s Department
• Bottineau High School
• Bottineau High School – Yearbook Staff
• Bottineau Fire Department
• Bottineau School District - PTO
• Boys and Girls Club of the Turtle Mountains
• City of Bottineau -- Ambulance Service
• Minot State University, Bottineau campus, Logrollers
• U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs – Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa
• Bottineau Technology Center
• St. Ann’s Catholic Church
Employment and state details
• There are 150 planned jobs at the store.
• The national average wage at Wal-Mart for regular, full-time hourly associates in is approximately $10.65 per hour.*
• Wal-Mart benefits – available to eligible full- and part-time associates – include healthcare insurance with no lifetime maximum. Wal-Mart also offers a 401(k) plan and profit sharing contributions, whether an associate contributes or not, store discount cards, company performance-based bonuses, stock purchase program and life insurance.
*Average wage taken February 2008. See www.walmartfacts.com for details.
For more information
• Store manager: Maria Clary, 701-228-5276
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