in Atlanta — is the importance of establishing a "sense of neighborhood, even within a company, and having a higher purpose than just making money."
This idea stems from his upbringing in Queens, New York, he said, in an area with many people who immigrated to the U.S. "looking for the American Dream." "I think that that notion of neighborhood also is something that can and should bring this country closer together. The country is much more connected now, as you all know, in any variety of ways," Blank, 77, said. "However, I think the notion of neighborhood and all of the connotations that go with that — the diversity, the understanding, the support, you're working with each other, living with each other, sharing each other, etc. — a lot of that is not the same.
NesaraGesara
Thank god someone is starting to use some commonsense before there is not a plant left to destroy with our GREED!!!
Remember his partners are strident anti-choice evangelical nazi
BOYCOTT HOME DEPOT!
And ? What are you going to do about it?
Bye bye HomeDepot
Wait.... falcons owner co-found Home Depot?
Too bad his old partner is a total jerk.
If that’s his POV, he should immediately donate his wealth to more worthy causes.
When they put their money where their mouth is, I’ll pay attention.
Companies should be required to have a social scorecard. We need to get priorities right now.
Smart man: read his other letters too.
I smell bullshit
Sure, think about it. But don't wreck America with job killing regulations while trying to fix a problem that resides in Asia, India and South America.
BlackRock told us years ago.
Capitalism with a human face
why do all billionaires look like the villain in every budget film
I'm more of a reluctant socialistic capitalist personally.
Hippie!