Cox and Area Leaders Initiate 'Confidence Campaign' With Series of Public Service Announcements

Cox and Area Leaders Initiate 'Confidence Campaign' With Series of Public Service Announcements

CHESAPEAKE, Va., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Area business, community and political leaders have joined with Cox Communications to record a series of public service announcements designed to remind Hampton Roads residents of the value and importance of the region. Cox has dubbed this effort as a "Confidence Campaign." The campaign will begin Monday, September 7 and will be aired on various Cox Hampton Roads networks.

Gary McCollum, Cox Senior Vice President and General Manager, said, "In these times of economic concern, more than ever, I believe that our region's citizens can benefit from positive messages of optimism, encouragement, and hope. This campaign is intended to remind businesses and residents of Hampton Roads' key assets and our ongoing economic vitality."

Along with Mr. McCollum, participants in this first endeavor include the following:

-- David Bernd, CEO Sentara Health
-- Sean Brickell, Executive Vice President, Hampton Roads Automobile
Dealers Association
-- Jerry Bridges, President Virginia Port Authority
-- Jim Dahling, CEO, Children's Hospital of the Kings Daughters
-- Dana Dickens, President & CEO, Hampton Roads Partnership
-- Dr. Deborah DiCroce, President, Tidewater Community College
-- Tim Early, President, Hampton Roads Technology Council
-- Vice Admiral Hank Giffin (Ret.), Chair, USO Hampton Roads
-- Darryl Gosnell, President & CEO, Hampton Roads Economic Development
Alliance
-- William Greer, President, Virginia Wesleyan College
-- Jack Hornbeck, President & CEO, Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce
-- Maurice Jones, President & Publisher, The Virginian-Pilot
-- Dottie Jordan, President, Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
-- Peter Kotarides, President, Tidewater Builders Association
-- Harry Lester, President, Eastern Virginia Medical School
-- Jerry McBrair, Senior Vice President, Haynes
-- Dr. Carolyn Meyers, President, Norfolk State University
-- Susan Milhoan, President and CEO, Retail Alliance
-- Chris Mosley, President, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
-- Anthony P. Nero, President, Armada Hoffler Development Co.
-- Michael Petters, President, Northrop Grumman

-- Joe Thomas, Regional Vice President, GEICO

Elected officials who also were available to participate in this endeavor include the following:

-- Congressman Glenn Nye, U.S. Congressional District 2
-- Mayor Paul Fraim, City of Norfolk
-- Mayor Alan Krasnoff, City of Chesapeake

-- Mayor Will Sessoms, City of Virginia Beach

McCollum added, "This effort is truly a community effort to further engage citizens regarding the positive attributes and advantages of the Greater Hampton Roads region, and to provide encouragement regarding the state of the economy. Governor Tim Kaine's recent statement regarding the state of Virginia's economy resonated with me when he said 'Virginia has what it takes to emerge from an economy turned upside down. We have gone through global economic turmoil but we can see better days ahead."

"This effort is just one small way that Cox can assist in boosting the confidence in the economic health and prosperity of our region. It's time for the business community to get engaged in efforts to bolster the confidence of citizens in our nation," McCollum concludes.

Visit http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=2BE4B16347018A11 to view all of the announcements.

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 6.2 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 Communications wholly owns and operates Travel Channel. Cox is known for pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For six years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunication; for four 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

CONTACT: Felicia Blow, APR, +1-757-222-8432, felicia.blow@cox.com, or
Leigh Woisard, +1-757-222-8496, leigh.woisard@cox.com, both of Cox
Communications

Web Site: http://www.cox.com/

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