Cox Opens Retail 'Solutions' Kiosk in MacArthur Center in Downtown Norfolk, VA

CHESAPEAKE, Va., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, September 17, 2010 at 9:45 a.m., Cox Communications will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting for its new Retail "Solutions" Kiosk in the MacArthur Center, 300 Monticello Avenue, Norfolk, VA. The new solutions kiosk is the first of its kind within Cox Communications nationally, and is an important element in Cox's roll-out of new products and services to the public.

"We are excited to provide our customers with the new site in the center of the City of Norfolk. It will allow even more interaction opportunities with our outstanding Solutions Specialists," said Gary McCollum, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Cox Virginia. "We are certain that this new site also will offer even more convenience and accessibility for our valued customers."

The kiosk is part of new facility expansions planned throughout Hampton Roads in 2010 and 2011. Benefits and features of the site include the ability for customers to discuss account options and technical questions with a Solutions Specialist, to pay bills, and to purchase accessories.

Also, Cox has arranged for additional activities for its grand opening weekend. Those who attend Cox's ribbon cutting ceremonies on the 17th at 9:45 a.m. are eligible to also enter special prize drawings for ceremony attendees. (You must arrive before 9:30 a.m. to get a raffle ticket.) Prizes for the grand opening weekend include flat-screen HD televisions, video party packs, and numerous other prizes. Additionally, MacArthur Center tenants also will be part of the festivities with dedicated prize drawings for them as well. McCollum added, "Starting on the 17th and going through the entire weekend, we will have a number of different opportunities for community engagement. We invite the community to come to the grand opening and have reached out to civic groups in Norfolk – particularly in the downtown area."

For more information, contact Felicia Blow at (757) 222-8432 or [email protected].

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 five 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