Ralph W. Ketner: the man behind the lion

Ralph W. Ketner, founder and chairman emeritus of Food Lion, Inc., marks his 90th birthday on Sept. 20 and the faculty, staff and students of Catawba College plan to help him celebrate. On his special day, the College will show its appreciation and support for this entrepreneurial man who has helped shape both Catawba College and the Salisbury-Rowan community over a half dozen decades.

In his own words, Ketner discusses the following:

Family Beginnings	Spreading the Word
How He Got His Own Grocery Business	How You Know You've Made It
The Early Years	A Millionaire, Not a Billionaire
Opening the First Store in Salisbury	Food Town Becomes Food Lion
Survival, Not Success	Price is #1
A Good Idea - Putting All the Eggs in One Basket	Delhaize Becomes Part of the Equation
A Strategy in Place	On His Success
Helping Charities, Customers, and Food Lion	Advice to Students
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