IMPORTANT PUBLIC HEARING : The Walmart expansion project will come before the Chico Planning Commission for approval on Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 6:30pm in the City Council Chambers at 421 Main Street. We need your support at this hearing. RSVP to info@chicocan.org or 916-444-8781. And join fellow supporters beginning at 5pm on the 16th at Woodstock's Pizza at 166 E. 2nd Street. Also, become a Chico CAN supporter to learn how you can help bring a Supercenter to Chico.
June 23, 2009 - See proposed designs for your remodeled and expanded Chico Walmart Supercenter!
June 11, 2009 - A Chico News & Review column by the CEO of the Chico Economic Planning Corp. speaks to the many economic benefits of the proposed Walmart expansion. Read more
June 3, 2009 – Wal-Mart announced it will create more than 22,000 jobs in 2009, saying, "during this difficult economic time, we’re proud to be able to create quality jobs for thousands of Americans this year". Read more
May 12, 2009 - The Chico Enterprise-Record urges the city to approve the Supercenter project. They say the decision to expand the store “should be a quick one." Read more
May 6, 2009 - The Chico Enterprise-Record reports, "A former state commerce official said Tuesday that communities that have seen Walmarts expand into supercenters have benefited by increases in tax revenue." Read more
April 18, 2009 – With the release of the Supercenter’s environmental documents, the city is inviting comment letters. Now is the time to show your support for a Walmart Supercenter. Click here to learn how. Read Article
April 2, 2009 - Walmart, the largest corporate cash contributor in the U.S., increased charitable donations by more than 25 percent in 2008, giving more than $423 million to communities around the globe. Read more.
February 13, 2009 -
Walmart reports that 94.5% of associates have healthcare coverage. The Washington Post says, “Once vilified for its stingy health benefits, the world's largest company has become an unlikely leader in the effort to provide affordable care without bankrupting employers, their workers or taxpayers in the process.” Read the Article | Read the Press Release
February 13, 2009 - More than one million Americans are on the Walmart health plan, but the numbers certainly don't tell the whole story. Watch the video
February 3, 2009 - Walmart Foundation Donates $5.7 Million to Support the Creation of Green Jobs in the U.S. Read the Press Release
February 2, 2009 – The New York Times reports that Walmart “has improved fuel efficiency by more than 25 percent since 2005. The retailer, which has one of the largest trucking fleets in the country, is also testing out alternative fuels with a small number of its trucks, according to a statement scheduled for release today.” Read more
December 19, 2008 - Walmart donated 350 winter coats to students at Chapman Elementary School in Chico yesterday. Ch. 12 News Clip
December 10, 2008 – Walmart and the Oroville Police Officer’s Association sponsored 87 Oroville students in their annual “Shop with a Cop” event to help less fortunate children in the community. Read more
December 3, 2008 - New research reveals strong benefit of Walmart Supercenters on local economies. Read more
December 2, 2008 - Walmart has launched the Green Jobs Council to partner with many of its suppliers to facilitate the creation of green jobs in the U.S. Read more
November 13, 2008 – Over 6,000 applicants applied to work at Modesto'’s first Walmart Supercenter. Read the article | Ch. 10 News clip
October 15, 2008 - Watch our new videos on Walmart's history, environmental initiatives and more! Visit Fact Sheets
October 2, 2008 - Your Chico Walmart store, a sponsor of yesterday's North Valley Fire, Health & Safety Expo, presented a $5,000 check to the American Red Cross. See pictures from the event
October 1, 2008 - Learn more about Walmart's economic impact in California. Read the Fact Sheet
September 30, 2008 - To make healthcare more accessible and affordable for associates and their families, Walmart is offering new health and wellness programs. Read the Release
September 29, 2008 - Walmart will donate $100,000 to support hurricane relief efforts in Haiti. $2.5 million was already committed to relief efforts in Louisiana and Texas. Read the release
September 25, 2008 - Walmart announced it will reduce plastic shopping bag waste by 33% by 2013 - creating far-reaching environmental and economic benefits. Read the Release | Read the Fact Sheet
August 30, 2008 - In preparation of Hurricane Gustav, Walmart's emergency operations center prepares to aid the region by preparing empty stores to serve as shelters, acquiring credentials to allow trucks carrying supplies into the damaged zones after the storm and preparing to haul massive power generators to the region to get stores up and running. Learn more about Walmart's emergency response efforts
July 1, 2008 – Reuters reports that Walmart has increased the number of local U.S. farmers that it works with by 50 percent in the past two years and that figure is expected to grow at a double-digit rate. Read the Article
June 23, 2008 – Walmart donated over $5,000 in supplies to help local families impacted by the wildfires. Read more
May 21, 2008 – Walmart donates $5 million to YouthBuild USA to re-engage out-of-school youth nationwide. Read the Release
May 14, 2008 – Walmart was named one of the best companies for Asian Pacific Americans for its continued commitment to the small business community and contributions to the APA community. Read the Release
May 5, 2008 – With health care costs on the rise, Walmart is now offering even more $4 prescription drugs to help consumers save money. Read the Release | Read the Fact Sheet
April 21, 2008 - As the number of eco-friendly products at Walmart grows, many states across the country are starting to take notice and are increasing their commitment to eco-friendly products. California is now the "greenest" Walmart state in the country. Read the Release | Read the Fact Sheet
April 1, 2008 – For the month of April, Walmart is promoting environmentally sustainable products with advertising and featured products that are both eco-friendly and budget friendly. Read More
March 29, 2008 – City’s hearing to consider Supercenter is postponed and to be rescheduled. Read more
March 18, 2008 – While Walmart’s plans to expand the existing Forrest Ave. store are on track, Walmart drops plans to build a second Supercenter. Read more
March 14, 2008 – Walmart’s $4 prescription drug program has saved customers more than $1 billion since its launch in Sept. 2006. Read more
March 2, 2008 – A Sacramento-based company supplies Walmart stores across the country with "enough electricity to shut down a midsized power plant," making Walmart the nations biggest buyer of skylights. Read more
February 25, 2008 – Walmart gave more than $296 million to charitable causes in 2007, including over $16 million to communities throughout California. Read more
February 14, 2008 – The Chico ER encourages a fair discussion of the proposed Walmart expansion. Read the Editorial
February 9, 2008 – EIR finds Walmart expansion likely won’t harm economy. Read the Article
January 31, 2008 – Learn about Associate benefits at your Chico Walmart and share our newspaper ad with family and friends. View Newspaper Ad
December 30, 2006 – Read how Anderson’s new Supercenter is contributing to the community’s economic growth and new jobs! Read more
December 18, 2007 - Responding to a nationwide food and grocery shortage in food banks this holiday season, Walmart today announced that it is donating 3 million meals, the equivalent of $1 million, to America’s Second Harvest – the nation’s largest charitable hunger-relief organization. Read more
October 4, 2007 – Drawing hundreds of children and adults, the Health and Safety Expo was held outside Walmart yesterday and included displays and exhibits from police, fire and medical agencies, among others. Read the Article
June 6, 2007 – Walmart awarded more than
$25,000 to Chico/Redding area schools through its Kids Recycling
Challenge in which students collect plastic bags for recycling. Read the Press
Release
December 16, 2006 – The Chico Enterprise
Record reports, "The (Walmart) Web site also allows people
to sign up for e-mail updates, and asks for volunteers who may want
to organize a support event, contact elected officials or speak
at public meetings." Read
More
June 13, 2006 – The Chico ER reports, "Another
reason for the second Walmart, said Kim Turner, store manager at
the existing Walmart at 2044 Forest Ave., is the number of customers
her store attracts. The existing Walmart was designed to generate
$40 million to $50 million worth of business a year, but instead
has attracted $78 million, she said. "It's just too busy for
what we've got now," Turner said. Read
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