Chicago Vote Impacts Wal-Mart’s Urban Initiative
August 2, 2006
Wal-Mart is committed to its urban initiative to bring stores to underserved areas while promoting small local businesses. Chicago’s West Side was on Wal-Mart’s list but the recent “living wage” vote by the City Council may mean a change in plans if the ordinance is not vetoed or overturned in court.
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