Warren Brown is an entrepreneurial icon. Taking an unconventional career path, Brown left his job as an attorney for the federal government to pursue his dream and began CakeLove,  a successful bakery with seven retail locations in the Washington D.C. area. He has been recognized for his entrepreneurial spirit by a number of local and national media outlets and has participated in national advertisement campaigns for American Express and Dell computers. From 2005 to 2007 Brown was the host of TV show "Sugar Rush" on the Food Network. He is the author of two cookbooks, CakeLove-how to bake cakes from scratch and United Cakes of America celebrating recipes from every state and published in May 2010.

Warren Brown will use anecdotes and insights from his business to provide Business owners valuable tips that can lead to a successful business in today’s economy:
• Practice moderation. Your business can still grow during tough times, but invest wisely.
• Be proactive, nimble and savvy to stay a step ahead of your competition
• Listen to your customers – and act accordingly
• Be mindful of the bottom line at all times
• Embrace the concept of change, as it’s the key to maintaining and growing your business

A popular, entertaining speaker, Brown has taken his uplifting message to consumer and business organizations across America.

Event Schedule:
Raleigh – Tuesday, August 10; The McKimmon Center; NC State University 7:00-10:00am.
Charlotte – Wednesday, August 11; Johnson & Wales University; 7:00-10:00am.
Columbia – Thursday, August 12; Brookland Banquet & Conference Center; 11:00am-2:00pm.

Time Warner Cable Business Class Employees Donate $10,000 to Charity

Charlotte, NC (September 9, 2009) – They could have taken the money for themselves, but Time Warner Cable Business Class (TWCBC) employees in the Carolina Region are donating $10,000 to local charities.  The employees are the winners of a company-wide sales contest.   Instead of keeping the cash, they decided to donate the contest winnings to several charities in North and South Carolina.  The employees say they wanted to donate the money to emphasize Time Warner Cable’s company values of community and teamwork. 

The employees work in the territorial sales organization in the Carolina Region.  They earned first place in a national, company-wide contest called Fill the Funnel where a grand prize of $10,000.00 was awarded to the team that achieved the highest percentage to sales quota. Instead of claiming the prize for themselves, the 40-member winning team made a collective decision to donate its reward in the markets where they live.

“I am so proud of our sales team for dominating this national contest and giving its reward to charity,” said Albert Blackmon, vice president  of sales & marketing. “The fact the team is donating the entire amount really shows our organizations sense of community, teamwork and selflessness.”

Charities chosen by the sales team include A Child’s Place, Autism Speaks, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Special Olympics, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, American Heart Association, 2Young Foundation and Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care. In addition to their generous donations, TWCBC employees will also support these organizations by volunteering to raise awareness and additional funds.

Michael Galvin, a member of the winning sales team, was involved in the decision to make the donations to organizations such as Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care located in the Northwest Piedmont of North Carolina. “This was a tangible way that we could give back to the organizations that make positive impacts in our local communities,” said Galvin. 

The decision demonstrates 2 of 7 new company values –Community and Teamwork.  These values, which describe how the company delivers its mission of connecting people and businesses, include Initiative, Innovation, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, Community and Teamwork.
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For Immediate Release

Shelby Business helps Time Warner Cable Business Class Hit Milestone in the Carolina Region
Fitts Motor Company becomes 10,000th Business Class Phone Customer

Charlotte, NC (September 1, 2009) –  Time Warner Cable Business Class (TWCBC) today announced Fitts Motor Company of Shelby, NC became the 10,000th Business Class Phone (BCP) customer for the Carolina Region.

Business Class Phone, a cost effective solution for small to medium sized businesses, became available to customers in North and South Carolina about 2 years ago. Customers needing 12 phones lines or less, including Fitts Motor Company, see the value of having local and long distance phone services for one low, monthly rate.    

As the 10,000th customer, TWCBC will present Fitts Motor Company with a gift pack, including 4 luxury suite tickets to see the Charlotte Bobcats at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, NC.

Located in Shelby, NC, Fitts Motor Company has been in business for 21 years providing low to moderate priced used automobiles. Owner Tom Fitts made the switch to TWCBC’s Business Class Phone to save money and receive one simple bill for his company’s communication needs. TWCBC specializes in this area by providing customized communications solutions that fit the unique needs of any business. “We will save approximately $100 per month by switching to Business Class Phone from Time Warner Cable Business Class,” said Fitts.

 “This milestone is significant because it solidifies TWCBC’s presence as a premier phone provider in North and South Carolina,” says Maureen Rooney, Time Warner Cable Business Class president.   “To attain 10,000 customers in less than 2 years with a new product is a great testament to the reliability of BCP and the dedication of our employees to provide top-notch customer service.”

Launched in North and South Carolina in September 2007, Business Class Phone is a crystal-clear, digital voice service for businesses with 12 phone lines or less. Since the product’s launch, customers have caught on to the value of having feature-rich, local and long distance services for one low monthly rate. Many business customers bundle BCP with their Internet and Cable TV services to receive significant discounts and one monthly bill.