What People Are Saying
Economic Opportunity
We create tens of thousands of jobs every year -- many of them in neighborhoods that need them the most. In fact, we created more than 240,000 jobs over the last three years. At one store near Chicago, we had 25,000 applications for just 325 available jobs. More than three-fourths of store management started at Walmart in hourly positions, and our average, full-time hourly wage for Walmart stores is $10.83.
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“This [Walmart] store is a sign of prosperity, jobs and a new tax base coming to Louisa County.”
Bob Gibson, Director of Economic Development, Louisa County, Charlottesville Daily Progress
11/12/2009
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“As I’ve delivered more stuff to the Walmart stores, my business has grown… It’s been a great opportunity. It’s good for the local economy as far as employing a local workforce and keeping our local communities alive.”
Mark Meyer, Owner, Meyer Produce, Illinois Times
11/12/2009
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“As the largest retailer company in the world, Wal-Mart is already part of the Chinese society, creating employment and business opportunities, undertaking corporate social responsibilities, and constantly making new contribution to the building of a harmonious society. Wal-Mart is setting a perfect role model for US companies in China.”
Gary Locke, U.S. Secretary of Commerce, International Business Daily
11/9/2009
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“The Walmart Distribution Center has been a tremendous addition to the Bartlesville economy… It is a great corporate citizen. This annual development fee disbursement is just one example of the many ways that the distribution center gives back to the surrounding communities.”
Ann Gaines, Interim President, Bartlesville Development Corporation, Business Examiner-Enterprise
9/19/2009
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"This is a great workplace… We're happy to have Walmart in the city of Hoover. We're glad to have two of them in our city."
The Honorable Tony Petelos, Mayor, City of Hoover, Shelby County Reporter
8/12/2009
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