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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“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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"We are excited that during these economically challenging times, Walmart is investing in Michigan by creating good paying jobs and offering benefits to their employees…The positive impact that these jobs will have on the families of the new employees and their communities cannot be overstated."
Richard Studley, President, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Forbes
6/4/2009
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"[This new Walmart is] a big thing, especially the way the economy is… We used to be dependent on housing permits for village revenues. But this [Walmart store] will jump-start the rest of our commercial development also."
Chuck Sass, Mayor, Village of Huntley, The Courier-News
5/3/2009
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