Wal-Mart Subsidies in Smyrna, DE
Store Details
City | Smyrna |
State | DE |
Address | 4860 Wheatleys Pond Rd |
ZIP code | 19977 |
County | Kent |
Type of Facility | distribution center |
Year Opened | 2004 |
Value of Subsidies | $4.1 million |
Narrative
In addition to spending about $75,000 on infrastructure improvements, the city sold the land to Wal-Mart at a price that was about $2.8 million less than the market value. The state agreed to give Wal-Mart grants of up to $1.2 million tied to hiring levels.