Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (MN-06) honored Coborn’s Inc. of St. Cloud, Minnesota, upon being named Grocery Headquarters Magazine Independent Retailer of the Year, with the following Congressional Record Statement:

Mister Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Chief Executive Officer Chris Coborn and all the employees of Coborn’s Incorporated upon being named the Independent Retailer of the Year by Grocery Headquarters magazine.  Based in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Coborn’s has become a fixture in communities across Minnesota and the upper Midwest.

A uniquely American story, Chris is a fourth generation Coborn in a business that always puts family first.  The work ethic and drive that led Chester Coborn to open a one-man market in 1921 still influence the decisions that are made today, and innovation has made Coborn’s a leader in store development, club opportunities and consumer marketing.

Though he runs a range of businesses from a grocery distribution center to the bakery for each store, Chris never sacrifices quality. His retail stores—Coborn’s, Cash Wise, and Save-A-Lot—are known for their emphasis on service to the customers that are considered family.  The contributions this company gives back to the communities in which they operate are marked by service and giving.  In 2010, $2.3 million dollars was donated to the Boys and Girls Clubs, YMCA, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts.  Donations were also designated toward high school scholarships and higher learning at St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud Technical College, St. John’s University, and the College of St. Benedict.

Additionally, matching employee contributions to the United Way and fundraising opportunities for local groups create a true sense of community among more than 6,000 employee/owners who also participate in an employee stock ownership program.  These are just additional ways that Coborn’s Inc. treats its employees like family.

Mister Speaker, Coborn’s Inc. is a business that emulates family principles, hard work and service at every level.  I ask that this body join with me in recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of Coborn’s Inc. as they are named the Independent Retailer of 2011 by Grocery Headquarters Magazine.

The Congressional Record is the official record of the United States House of Representatives. The statement honoring Coborn's Inc. appeared in the March 31, 2011 edition of the Congressional Record.

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