Krupa Patel, Pharmd

In operation since 1964, BI-LO is a chain of more than 210 supermarkets throughout South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee. Its stores operate bakery, deli, meat and pharmacy departments. The company s in-store services include Coinstar centers to turn coins into cash, DVDXpress kiosks for movie rentals and Western Union money transfer counters. Its stores feature products from various brands, such as the Southern Home, Full Circle and Clear Value. Some of BI-LO s stores provide digital photo processing services, as well as Angus beef, ready-to-eat meals and organic food items. The company has more than 17,000 employees and supports over 400 charities for children, education and underprivileged people through its BI-LO Charity Classic golf tournaments. BI-LO also supports the United Way and the Habitat for the Humanity. It offers the Senior Bonus program.