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Blank, Benjamin was born on June 14, 1929 in New York City, New York, United States. Son of Boris and Rose (Chernit) Blank.
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Benjamin Blank, American retail executive, consultant. Recipient proclamations for significant contributions to New York City"s vital presence from Council, City of New York, Bronx Boro President, Brooklyn Boro President, Mayor of New York; named Retailer of Year, People Magazine, 1980, to Consumer Electronics Hall of Fame, People Magazine, 1988. Member Friars; Club (New York City).
Education
Children by previous marriage: Steven, Carol, Rochelle, Susan. Bachelor of Business Administration, City College of New York, 1951. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1981.
Founder, chairman, chief Executive officer Savemart, Incorporated., New York City, 1950.
Consultant Zenith Electronics Company, 1955, New York Daily News, 1990. Chairman, advisor United States Congressional Advisory Board, 1980.
Member Presidential Task Force, 1980. Consultant Senator Paul Simon, 1984, member steering com.presdl. campaign, 1988.
Board directors City College Fund, 1990.
Career
Founder, chairman, Chief Executive Officer Savemart, Incorporated, New York York City, since 1950. Consultant Zenith Electronics Company, since 1955, New York Daily News, 1990.
Achievements
Membership
Chairman, advisor United States Congressional Advisory Board, 1980. Board directors City College Fund, 1990. Member Presidential Task Force, 1980.
Consultant Senator Paul Simon, since 1984, member steering committee presidential campaign, 1980. Member of Harvard University Business School Club, Friars Club.
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Married Sondra Abolafia, November 23, 1972. Children from previous marriage: Steven, Carol, Rochelle, Susan.
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Recipient proclamations for significant contributions to New York City"s vital presence from Council, City of New York, Bronx Boro President, Brooklyn Boro President, Mayor of New New York Named Retailer of Year, People Magazine, 1980, to Consumer Electronics Hall of Fame, People Magazine, 1988.Recipient proclamations for significant contributions to New York City"s vital presence from Council, City of New York, Bronx Boro President, Brooklyn Boro President, Mayor of New New York Named Retailer of Year, People Magazine, 1980, to Consumer Electronics Hall of Fame, People Magazine, 1988.