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Walmart seeking local product makers

Posted March 25, 2021 11:00 pm

CHICAGO - The application process for Walmart's eighth annual Open Call is now open. The company invites Illinois entrepreneurs who would like to land their products on Walmart shelves apply for an opportunity to meet with Walmart buyers on June 30 via virtual pitch meetings.

The deadline to apply for this year's Open Call is April 30. The application and additional information about the event are available at www.walmart-jump.com.

Walmart recently announced a new commitment to spend an additional $350 billion on items made, grown or assembled in the United States. It's estimated this money will support more than 750,000 new American jobs. Walmart's Open Call is one way in which the company supports this commitment.

The June 30 virtual event will include similar programming to last year. In addition to one-on-one pitch meetings with Walmart merchants, participants will have an opportunity to hear directly from Walmart executives at the hourlong kickoff of the event. Smaller breakout sessions will be available throughout the day where suppliers can learn more on valuable topics and about resources available to them.

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