Walmart accepting product applications from West Virginia small businesses

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — Walmart is offering entrepreneurs and small business owners a chance to become Walmart suppliers with their United States-made products.

Walmart is now accepting applications for its Open Call event, which invites entrepreneurs and small business owners to pitch their products to be sold by Walmart or Sam’s Club both on shelves and online.

According to a Walmart press release, those who secure a deal with Walmart to sell their products will participate in mentoring sessions with Walmart leaders, hear from special guests and have a pitch meeting with Walmart and/or Sam’s Club merchants.

The release states the purpose of Open Call is to “bolster U.S. manufacturing by sourcing shelf-ready products that are made, grown or assembled in the U.S.” towards which the company has committed $350 billion.

The application deadline for the program is Monday, July 15, and the main Open Call event will be held on Sept. 24-25. You can apply for the program here .

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