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Congratulations, Pia

Sun., Jan. 5, 2020

I’d like to recognize Pia Gilbert, Mate at our Northside Trader Joe’s who was chosen for her dedication, work ethic and amazing customer engagement to be on Trader Joe’s Rose Bowl float!

Out of 10,000 plus employees, nominated by her superiors and regional managers, she is one of ten employees who will ride on their Rose Bowl Parade float. Just goes to prove, if you work hard at something and give it your all, and really care about people, you’ll be rewarded!

Our own Spokane star! Congrats Pia for a spectacular job well done!

Ann Buckley

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