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Suddenlink Drive Nets More Than 34 Tons of Food
The sixth annual Suddenlink-sponsored “Connecting to Those in Need” fall food drive to help stock shelves of The Food Bank of Central Louisiana concluded last week with more than 34 tons of non-perishable food items collected during the six-week campaign. Since its inception in 2007, “Connecting to Those in Need” has collected the equivalent of nearly 114 tons of food, counting both actual food donations plus monetary gifts. Names of contributors who received campaign prizes this year were announced on KALB-TV.
Suddenlink employees in Alexandria, Pineville, Leesville, Many, Natchitoches and Winnfield, La., volunteered during this year’s drive.
Central Louisiana Food Drive Extended to Dec. 12
“The extension will help us better respond to a growing community need and draw attention to The Food Bank’s upcoming telethon,” said Suddenlink Community Ambassador Tony Cifelli.
See this KALB-TV report for details.
Suddenlink Food Drive Begins in Central Louisiana
New Show Features Alexandria, La., Pawn Shop
The 30-minute show premieres this Sunday, Jan. 8. Fourteen episodes have been ordered.
History Channel is available to virtually all Suddenlink customers who have what is commonly known as Expanded Basic TV service.
Food Bank Collection Tips Scale at 32 Tons
Suddenlink employees in the Alexandria, La., area teamed up for their fifth annual “Connecting to Those in Need” fall food drive to help stock shelves at The Food Bank of Central Louisiana. The six-week campaign surpassed organizers’ ambitious 30-ton goal, setting a new, single-campaign record. Since 2007, “Connecting to Those in Need” has generated nearly 80 tons of food or equivalent monetary donations.
New Store Opens in Alexandria, La., Mall
Alexandria, La., Mayor Jacques Roy joined Suddenlink executives and Chamber of Commerce officials for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting at Suddenlink’s new Alexandria Mall store. A customer appreciation event followed, featuring refreshments, entertainment and prize giveaways.The store is outfitted with bright green and blue décor, and provides customers a hands-on experience with interactive displays demonstrating Suddenlink services. In addition, the store features no counters to separate Suddenlink salespeople from customers, allowing more personal interaction.
Suddenlink’s office on Donahue Ferry Road in nearby Pineville remains open.
Since last September, Suddenlink has unveiled new or renovated stores in Arkadelphia, Jonesboro, El Dorado, and Russellville, Ark.; Natchitoches and Ruston, La.; Branson, Mo.; and Conroe, Texas.
Alexandria, Pineville Get New HD Channels
HDTV offers a widescreen format, similar to a movie theater, with distinctly sharper images and better sound quality than standard TV.
The noted channel additions are part of Project Imagine. We will continue to announce launches of new and enhanced services as they are confirmed.
Suddenlink Initiative Wins Two Beacon Awards
Our Alexandria, La., team’s program won in the Best of the Best Small System Communications Efforts category for like-sized cable systems. It also took the top prize in the Community Relations category, again among similar-sized cable systems. Since its inception in 2007, the initiative has collected tons of food contributions for the Food Bank of Central Louisiana.
Previously, the community service program won consecutive Top Operators Awards from CableFAX: The Magazine, a major industry trade publication.
Beacon Awards are presented by the Association of Cable Communicators (ACC). Winners were honored at the ACC’s annual conference this week in New York City.
Jonesboro, Ark., Team Captures Top Ops Award
Previously, Suddenlink’s Alexandria, La., system received back-to-back awards for community service in recognition of its “Connecting to Those in Need” food drive for central Louisiana residents.
