  Award-winning Journalist Charles Fishman to PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Jan. 16, 2008 — Fast Company magazine senior writer and award-winning investigative journalist Charles Fishman will speak at Johnson & Wales University about how Wal-Mart has changed the world of business on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 1:40 p.m. in Xavier Auditorium. Fishman is the author of "The Wal-Mart Effect: How the World’s Most Powerful Company Really Works – and How it’s Transforming the American Economy." **Media Note – Mr. Fishman will be available for interviews on January 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Please get in touch with media contact below if you would like to arrange an interview. According to the Wal-Mart website, as of January 2008 there are 10 Wal-Mart stores in Rhode Island (two supercenters, seven discount stores, and one Sam’s Club) employing 2,511 Wal-Mart associates. Wal-Mart paid more than $4.8 million in state and local taxes in Rhode Island during fiscal year 2007. The website also notes Wal-Mart’s level of community involvement for 2006, citing the $424,312 in cash and in-kind donations they provided to the communities where they are present in Rhode Island. The lecture, "Does Wal-Mart Have a Soul,"and discussion is open to the public, with limited seating. To reserve a seat, please call Roger Fowler at 401-598-1400. Johnson & Wales University, founded in 1914, is a nonprofit, private institution. A recognized leader in career education, we offer accredited degrees in business, hospitality, culinary arts, technology and education. With a diverse student body of more than 16,000 graduate and undergraduate students, representing all 50 states and 89 countries, JWU prepares students for personal and professional success by integrating rigorous academics and professional skills, community leadership opportunities and our unique career education model. The university is committed to urban revitalization and thoughtful historic renovation. Through active civic participation and by offering unique learning opportunities, JWU improves the quality of life in its campus communities in Providence, R.I., North Miami, Fla., Denver, Colo., and Charlotte, N.C. For more information visit www.jwu.edu.
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