ics Lowe’s was a Gold sponsor for the 1999 world games where it contributed thousands of hours of volunteer work and more than a million dollars. For the United Way annual employee contributions total more than 1.7 million dollars. Lowe’s is proud to be the only home improvement retailer to be recognized as a corporate leader by the United Way of America. Lowe’s community involvement has not gone unrecognized. On April 9th, 2001 Lowe’s Companies, Inc. was named the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAAPC) Southeast Region Corporation of the Year for its involvement in the local community. One of many feats that lead to this award for Lowe’s was its one million dollar contribution to the rebuilding of Princeville, North Carolina. Princeville North Carolina is the oldest township in America and was founded by freed slaves. Floods caused by Hurricane Floyd ruined the town of Princeville. Lowe’s spearheaded a 12 home habitat for humanity project in Princeville. Lowe’s donated materials, and employees donated their time to help refurbish the local NAACP regional headquarters. Lowe’s contributions to the local communities are unparalleled. (http://www.lowes.com)Lowe’s products are aimed to please all. Lowe’s products cater to the needs of its customers by evolving to meet the changing trends of its customers purchasing desires. Lowe’s donates to the community both by direct interaction with the community and through non-profit charitable donations such as the Red Cross, and United Way of America. Through these avenues, Lowe’s has positioned itself to be the best in the home improvement sector. 8Financial HighlightsFinancial HighlightsLowe’s Companies, Inc. stocks is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker of “LOW”, the stocks categorized under the services sector, and the industry is retail (home imp...
