WESTPORT, Conn., Jan. 11, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- In his capacity as senior manager for public affairs for the Northeast, Christopher N. Buchanan is a leading spokesman for Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer with 1.3 million employees in the U.S. and 1.8 million worldwide with stores that draw 127 million customers a week. Mr. Buchanan will "Tell the Wal-Mart Story" in a luncheon meeting presented by the Fairfield County Public Relations Association on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at Meigas Restaurant in Norwalk.
In the critical crosshairs of labor unions, politicos and the media, no company in the history of business has been under such withering and relentless a public relations attack as Wal-Mart. FORTUNE (Dec. 11, 2006) also cites in the conventional wisdom of many that Wal-Mart will be "a legitimate campaign issue" in the U.S. 2008 elections. This presentation is not to be missed!
The meeting begins with a reception at 11:45 a.m. followed by lunch at 12:00 p.m. and the presentation at 12:30 p.m. Advance reservations for members is $30.00; $35.00 for non-members and walk-ins. For reservations and information, contact FCPRA Administrator Edward Bloch at 203-227-4920 (phone and fax) or via e-mail at edbloch@optonline.net.
About Christopher Buchanan
Christopher N. Buchanan is Senior Manager of Public Affairs for Wal-Mart Stores and SAM'S CLUBS - responsible for state and local government and community relations for the New England region. Chris joined Wal-Mart in January 2000 as Regional Manager of State Government Relations. Having achieved significant proactive and defensive legislative victories, Chris became Senior Manager of State Government Relations in 2003. In addition to receiving distinguished service awards, Buchanan serves on multiple state retail and food association Boards of Directors and has served as the American Legislative Exchange Council's Maryland Private Sector Co-Chairman.
Prior to joining Wal-Mart, Chris was a Legislative Representative with the International Mass Retail Association where he was a Federal lobbyist handling labor, benefits, health care and regulatory reform issues on behalf of the retail industry. Chris was a Legislative Assistant with Food Distributors International. He also served as an intern on Capitol Hill and as a Senate page and intern within the Massachusetts legislature. Chris holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration from The American University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Providence College.
About FCPRA
The Fairfield County Public Relations Association (FCPRA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a platform for public relations professionals in Fairfield County that promotes business growth and personal development. FCPRA is headquartered in Westport, CT.