Sam’s Club Set to Open in Jefferson City Thursday
July 20 2015 - 11:02AM
Business Wire
New club supports local economy with jobs and
$25,000 given in grants
Sam’s Club associates and managers will join with local
residents and officials to open the company’s newest location at
849 Stoneridge Blvd. in Jefferson City this Thursday, July 23
following an 8 a.m. grand opening ceremony.
“Our team of 175 new associates from Jefferson City and
surrounding communities are very excited to be opening our doors to
the public,” said Club Manager Jeremy Jones. “We think members will
be excited about the value they’ll discover inside this beautiful
new building.”
New Club Gives $25,000 to Local Non-Profit Groups
The grand opening celebration will focus on the company’s
commitment to being a club of the community. Sam’s Club associates
selected several local non-profit organizations to receive $25,000
in community giving grants. Grant award winners include:
- Jefferson City Public Schools
- Capital City Area Council for Special
Services
- Central Missouri Community Action
- Dental Eye and Shoe Program
- Dreams to Reality
- Gateway Industries of Eldon
- Grace Lutheran Church
- Heart of MO Humane Society of Jefferson
City
- Lincoln University
- Missouri Valley Big Brothers Big
Sisters
- Moniteau Christian Ministries Center
Inc.
- Osage County R-2 School District
- Wonderland Camp Foundation
“At Sam’s Club we have a long-standing history of giving back to
the communities we serve and our associates have selected some
great organizations to receive $25,000 in grants through our local
giving program,” added Jones.
Last year, Sam’s Club and Walmart stores in Missouri provided
close to $45 million dollars in cash and in-kind donations to
nonprofit organizations in the state. These donations represent
community grants, food donations and associate volunteer efforts
from stores, clubs and the Walmart Foundation.
Grand opening ceremony features local officials, special
events
Jefferson City Mayor Carrie Tergin and members of the Jefferson
City Area Chamber of Commerce will be among those in attendance at
Thursday’s grand opening ceremony. The American Legion will present
colors and Sam’s Club associate Debbie Strickfaden will perform the
national anthem.
Sam’s Club will also showcase a variety of food samples and
product demonstrations. Special events include Vitamix Blenders,
DFS Gourmet Butters and Rhineland Knifes to name a few.
To add to the excitement of the grand opening weekend, the club
will host former University of Missouri football player and
five-time Pro Bowl Defensive End Justin Smith. He’ll be meeting
fans and signing autographs on Saturday, July 25 from 1 – 3 pm.
Pharmacy and Hearing Center among Amenities
The Jefferson City club will have a full-service pharmacy where
members and the public can take advantage of great savings on
medications they use every day. Free grand opening health
screenings will assess cholesterol, blood pressure, vision,
hearing and a variety of other wellness areas. They will run
Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both
Friday and Saturday.
Layout, Bright Atmosphere, Expansive Selections Await
Members
The new Sam’s Club features a shopper-friendly interior layout
and measures approximately 136,000 square feet. Members can rely on
fresh produce, quality meats, and home meal solutions among the
huge selection of merchandise. The club also boasts an array of
service offerings for its members. In addition to the pharmacy, the
club also features an Optical department and Hearing Aid Center.
Members can find services tailored to their business needs such as
credit card payment processing, mobile payroll and legal services.
Membership also includes special savings on vacation planning
through Sam’s Club Travel.
Membership Information
A Sam's Club membership is an investment that more than pays for
itself. Whether buying for a household or a business, a Sam's Club
member can access exclusive savings on merchandise and outstanding
benefits. For more information on benefits and pricing, visit
SamsClub.com/membership.
Non-members are encouraged to visit the new club and take
advantage of a free One-Day Pass available online or in the club at
the Member Service Desk.
About Sam’s Club
Sam’s Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT), is
the nation’s eighth largest retailer and a leading membership
warehouse club offering superior products and services in 651 clubs
across the U.S., as well as in Brazil, China and Mexico. To learn
more about Savings Made Simple, visit the Sam’s Club Newsroom, shop
at SamsClub.com, and interact with Sam’s Club on Twitter and
Facebook.
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Sam’s ClubDianna Gee, 800-331-0085Dianna.Gee@samsclub.com
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