Publix is more than a great place to work — it’s a great place to own.

Have you ever wondered what makes Publix a great place to work? It starts with being a strong, healthy, vibrant company. And that’s what Publix has been for decades.

We’ve grown and remained financially strong, even during a very difficult and challenging economy. We continue to offer important and valuable benefits like health insurance, a 401(k) plan, free Publix stock through our PROFIT Plan and more.

You don’t think of it often, but we’re judged by outsiders for more than our financial health. We’re looked up to because of our commitment to you and the communities we serve.

And that’s evident every day in every location. Even though we’re a large company; we are a family at heart. We support each other in good times and bad. We’ve helped repair homes after devastating storms, delivered home-cooked meals while loved ones were sick and made many days brighter just with a smile.

We are known as a company where people enjoy coming to work each day. In fact, during our 2013 Associate Voice Survey, 85 percent of you said Publix deserves to be recognized as one of America’s great places to work.

I believe that is made possible in part because we own this company. Being an associate-owned company motivates us to make it successful.

I know we’re a great place to work. Within this current issue of Publix News, you’ll find stories throughout which show just that.

Publix is where we are today because of you and your commitment to making this the best company it can be.

Ed Crenshaw
CEO