Cox Opens Two New Solutions Stores in Hampton Roads

CHESAPEAKE, Va., June 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, June 30, 2011, Cox Communications will hold ribbon cutting ceremonies for its two newest Solutions Stores in its Hampton Roads area.

Cox has opened a brand new store in Virginia Beach. The store is located in the Red Mill Shopping Center, 2173 Upton Drive, Parcel 8, Suite A, Virginia Beach, VA 23454. The ribbon cutting for this store will be held on Thursday, June 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

In Norfolk, Cox has relocated its Solutions Store. The new store is expanded and offers many more conveniences to customers. The Norfolk store is located in the Janaf Shopping Center at 1140 North Military Highway, Suite 810, Norfolk, VA 23502. The ribbon cutting for this store will be held on Thursday, June 30 from Noon to 12:30 p.m.

"We are excited to provide our valued customers with these two new stores. The stores allow for even more interaction opportunities with our outstanding Solutions Specialists. And we are certain that this new site also will offer even more convenience and accessibility for area residents," said Gary McCollum, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Cox Virginia.

Benefits and features of the stores include:

• Learning Lounge where workshops are held on technology challenges
• Cox Wireless and other product displays for customers' shopping purposes
• Accessory items such as HDMI cable for "one-stop-shopping"
• And the ability for customers to discuss account options ask technical questions and to pay their bills

McCollum adds, "We are committed to being good corporate neighbors and supporting economic development in the region. In fact, the new store addition in Virginia Beach adds 10 new jobs in the Virginia Beach market. And although Janaf staff will transition from the old store to the new one, the new Norfolk store is bigger, more modern store and includes the addition of a store educator."

Features of the brief ribbon-cutting ceremonies include:

• Hands-on demonstrations of the latest technology and trends, including the latest Wireless products and apps, as well as Remote DVR, OnDemand, and more
• Prize drawing opportunities

For more information contact Felicia Blow at (757) 222-8432 or felicia.blow@cox.com.

About Cox Communications:

Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and wireless services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves more than 6 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers, and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and new media advertising. Cox is known for its pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For seven years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; for six years, Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity, and the company holds a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com and www.coxmedia.com.

SOURCE Cox Communications

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