A Walmart store on 83rd and Stewart will have a positive influence in the West Chatham neighborhood, not only by offering low-cost products, but also by stocking shelves with locally produced goods and bolstering retail development in the area.

• Walmart provides the lowest prices and a community shopping alternative. Each store creates approximately 500 new jobs, generates millions in new sales tax revenues, encourages economic development and provides financial assistance for community organizations.
• In 2008, nearly $500 million was spent in suburban Walmart stores by Chicago residents. In fact, residents in the 3 zip codes that make up the 21st Ward- where the proposed store would be built- spent over $80 million at suburban Walmart stores.
• Walmart is actively engaged in seeking new partnerships with Chicago companies to put Chicago-made products on its shelves.