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Encyclopedia > Arthur Blank

Arthur M. Blank is an American businessman and a co-founder of Home Depot. Today he is known for his philanthropy and his ownership of the Atlanta Falcons team in the National Football League and the Georgia Force team in the Arena Football League. A businessperson is a generic term for someone who is employed at a profit-oriented enterprise, or more specifically, someone who is involved in the management (at any level) of a company. ... The Home Depot (NYSE: HD) is an American retailer of home improvement and construction products. ... Philanthropy is the act of donating money, goods, time, or effort to support a charitable cause, usually over an extended period of time and in regard to a defined objective. ... City Atlanta, Georgia Team colors Black, Red, and White Head Coach Bobby Petrino Owner Arthur Blank General manager Rich McKay Mascot Freddie Falcon League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1966–present) Eastern Conference (1966) Western Conference (1967-69) Coastal Division (1967-1969) National Football Conference (1970-present) NFC West (1970... The National Football League (NFL) is the largest and most prestigious professional American football league, consisting of thirty-two teams from American cities and regions. ... Conference National Division Southern Year founded 2001 Home arena Philips Arena City, State Atlanta, Georgia Wild card titles 1: 2003 Division titles 1: 2005 Conference titles 1: 2005 ArenaBowl championships none The Georgia Force is in no way related to the San Antonio Force, which was an Arena Football League... The Arena Football League (AFL) was founded in 1987 as an American football indoor league. ...

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Early life

Arthur Blank was born on September 27, 1942 and grew up in Flushing, New York with his father, Max, his mother, Molly, and his older brother, Michael. Blank graduated from Stuyvesant High School in New York City and went on to attend Babson College, where he graduated in 3 years in 1963 with a B.S. degree in Business Administration. Look up flushing in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... NY redirects here. ... Stuyvesant High School, commonly referred to as Stuy, is a New York City public high school that specializes in mathematics and science. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... Babson College, located in Wellesley, Massachusetts (zoned as Babson Park, ZIP code 02457),[1] is a private business school which grants undergraduates a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration. ... Year 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...


Working Life

After graduating from college, Blank was hired by Handy Dan Hardware, and worked his way up through the company to become a regional manager. However, he was fired in 1978 for a disagreement with executives.


In 1978, Blank co-founded Home Depot with Bernie Marcus, another former Handy Dan manager. Together, with the help of New York investment banker Ken Langone who assembled a group of investors, the two launched the highly successful home-improvement retailer in 1979. The store revolutionized the home improvement business with its warehouse concept and the two became billionaires as a result. Blank spent 19 years as the company's chief financial officer before succeeding Marcus as CEO. He retired from the company in 2001 as co-chairman. Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... The Home Depot (NYSE: HD) is an American retailer of home improvement and construction products. ... Bernard Marcus (born 1929 in Newark, New Jersey) is a founder of the Home Depot. ... Kenneth Langone, co-founder of Home Depot, is a former director of the New York Stock Exchange. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ...


Sports Ownership

In February 2002, Blank purchased the Atlanta Falcons franchise in the National Football League from longtime owner Taylor Smith. In September 2004, he bought the Arena Football League franchise, the Georgia Force; he moved the team back to the city of Atlanta after it had spent several years in suburban Gwinnett County. 2002 : January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December February 27, 2002 Alicia Keys wins five Grammys. ... City Atlanta, Georgia Team colors Black, Red, and White Head Coach Bobby Petrino Owner Arthur Blank General manager Rich McKay Mascot Freddie Falcon League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1966–present) Eastern Conference (1966) Western Conference (1967-69) Coastal Division (1967-1969) National Football Conference (1970-present) NFC West (1970... The National Football League (NFL) is the largest and most prestigious professional American football league, consisting of thirty-two teams from American cities and regions. ... The Arena Football League (AFL) was founded in 1987 as an American football indoor league. ... Conference National Division Southern Year founded 2001 Home arena Philips Arena City, State Atlanta, Georgia Wild card titles 1: 2003 Division titles 1: 2005 Conference titles 1: 2005 ArenaBowl championships none The Georgia Force is in no way related to the San Antonio Force, which was an Arena Football League... Hotlanta redirects here. ... Gwinnett County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. ...


Blank has expressed serious interest in purchasing other Atlanta franchises. In early 2006, he temporarily withdrew from contention as a potential buyer of the Major League Baseball team Atlanta Braves. Some months later, Blank re-entered serious talks with Time Warner and a report indicated that a sale was imminent.[1] However, in February 2007, the Braves completed the sale of the team to Liberty Media. Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest level of play in North American professional baseball. ... Major league affiliations National League (1876–present) East Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 21, 35, 41, 42, 44 Name Atlanta Braves (1966–present) Milwaukee Braves (1953-1965) Boston Braves (1941-1952) Boston Bees (1936-1940) Boston Braves (1912-1935) Boston Rustlers (1911) Boston Doves (1907-1910) Boston... Time Warner Inc. ... February 2007 is the second month of the year. ... The Liberty Media Corporation is an American media conglomerate. ...


Current Life

Arthur owns two football teams and is the Chairman, President, and CEO of AMB Group, LLC, and the Arthur Blank Family Foundation. He is married with 6 children and two grandchildren. As of September 21, 2006, his net worth was estimated at $1.3 billion.


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Preceded by
Bernard Marcus		 CEO of Home Depot
1997–2000		 Succeeded by
Robert Nardelli
Atlanta Falcons
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Stadiums — Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium • Georgia Dome
Culture — Arthur Blank • Fight Song • Freddie Falcon
Super Bowl Appearances — XXXIII Bernard Marcus (born 1929 in Newark, New Jersey) is a co-founder of Home Depot. ... Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the job of having the ultimate executive responsibility or authority within an organization or corporation. ... The Home Depot (NYSE: HD) is an American retailer of home improvement and construction products. ... Robert (Bob) L. Nardelli (born May 17, 1948 in Old Forge, Pennsylvania) is the former chairman, president and chief executive officer of Home Depot. ... City Atlanta, Georgia Team colors Black, Red, and White Head Coach Bobby Petrino Owner Arthur Blank General manager Rich McKay Mascot Freddie Falcon League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1966–present) Eastern Conference (1966) Western Conference (1967-69) Coastal Division (1967-1969) National Football Conference (1970-present) NFC West (1970... It has been suggested that 1986 Atlanta Falcons season be merged into this article or section. ... City Atlanta, Georgia Team colors Black, Red, and White Head Coach Bobby Petrino Owner Arthur Blank General manager Rich McKay Mascot Freddie Falcon League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1966–present) Eastern Conference (1966) Western Conference (1967-69) Coastal Division (1967-1969) National Football Conference (1970-present) NFC West (1970... The NFC South refers to the Southern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League that was created in 2002 when the league realigned divisions after expanding to 32 teams. ... Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium was a baseball, football and soccer stadium that formerly stood in Atlanta, Georgia. ... The Georgia Dome is a domed stadium located in Atlanta, Georgia that is owned and operated by The State of Georgia who operates The Dome, The Georgia World Congress Center, and Centennial Olympic Park. ... City Atlanta, Georgia Team colors Black, Red, and White Head Coach Bobby Petrino Owner Arthur Blank General manager Rich McKay Mascot Freddie Falcon League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1966–present) Eastern Conference (1966) Western Conference (1967-69) Coastal Division (1967-1969) National Football Conference (1970-present) NFC West (1970... Freddie Falcon is the offical mascot of the NFLs Atlanta Falcons. ... Date January 31, 1999 Stadium Pro Player Stadium City Miami, Florida MVP John Elway, Quarterback Favorite Broncos by 7 1/2 National anthem Cher Coin toss Raymond Berry, Lenny Moore, Jim Parker, Art Donovan, Gino Marchetti, Frank Gifford, Roosevelt Brown, Don Maynard, Sam Huff, Tom Landry Referee Bernie Kukar Halftime...

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New Georgia Encyclopedia: Arthur Blank (b. 1942) (1145 words)
Arthur M. Blank was born in the Queens borough of New York City in 1942 to Molly and Max Blank.
One of Blank's first decisions as owner was to move the team's home games for the 2005 season from the Gwinnett Arena in Gwinnett County to the Philips Arena in downtown Atlanta, where the team played its inaugural season in 2002.
Blank chairs the capital campaign to fund the new Atlanta Symphony Center for performances of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and he was cochair for a similar campaign to construct the Centennial Olympic Games Museum at the Atlanta History Center in Buckhead.
Welcome to Arthur Blank Co. Online (1898 words)
Arthur Blank & Co. is riding a wave of smart decisions and innovation, which make it a leader in the booming printed plastic card industry.
Blank noted that years ago the jobs used to be mostly one and two-color “vanilla ice cream” jobs, but as the customers’ clients work harder to stand out, the orders now are often five, six, and seven-color jobs with vibrant colors and accurate detail.
Blank noted the company is something of a “bellweather for the economy.” “What’s going on with us is usually six months to a year ahead of the economy,” he said.
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