Plymouth Rock Annual chairman’s letter

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James M. Stone, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of the Plymouth Rock Group of Companies, released his annual chairman's letter on February 8, 2024. This most recent chairman's letter, which can be read or downloaded below, gives our founder's perspective on business performance and reflections on the year as a whole. Previous years' letters can be read or downloaded using the archive links.

2023 Chairman's Letter

Download Chairman’s Letter 2023

Chairman's Letter 2010-2022

Download a Chairman’s Letter from our archives.
Chairman’s Letter 2022
Chairman’s Letter 2021
Chairman’s Letter 2020
Chairman’s Letter 2019
Chairman’s Letter 2018
Chairman’s Letter 2017
Chairman’s Letter 2016
Chairman’s Letter 2015
Chairman’s Letter 2014
Chairman’s Letter 2013
Chairman’s Letter 2012
Chairman’s Letter 2011
Chairman’s Letter 2010

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