Investment expected to create 110 new jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. – May 11, 2012 – Frontier Communications, a provider of telephone, television and internet services, today announced plans to expand its Horry County operations. The expansion is expected to generate 110 new jobs.
“Frontier Communications places its customers first, and this new call center will give us more resources to provide great service,” said Ken Arndt, president-East Region for Frontier, who took part in a news conference at the Horry-Georgetown Technical College Grand Strand campus today. “We are excited to continue to be a part of the Myrtle Beach community and to have a growing presence here.”
John Swallow, senior vice president and general manager for Frontier Communications in the Carolinas, said local and state officials and the entire Myrtle Beach community have welcomed Frontier since its arrival in July 2010, when it acquired Verizon properties in 14 states.
“South Carolina has provided us with an excellent business environment, and we appreciate the support we’ve received from state and local officials,” Swallow said. “Our company considered several locations to establish the call center, but Myrtle Beach truly stands out as a great place to do business. This was an easy decision for us to make.”
Frontier will invest in renovating its facility, located at 919 Lumber Street, in Myrtle Beach to accommodate the call center. The company also will continue to spend millions of additional dollars for network infrastructure upgrades across South Carolina
“South Carolina continues to be a place where companies can establish business and prosper, and today’s announcement certainly speaks to that reputation. We celebrate Frontier Communications’ decision to invest and create 110 new jobs in Myrtle Beach,” said Gov. Nikki Haley.
Frontier serves Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Sumter, Georgetown, Simpsonville and numerous other South Carolina communities.
“We appreciate Frontier Communications’ commitment to South Carolina with this decision to grow operations here. Every one of these jobs will have an impact in the Myrtle Beach area for years to come,” said Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt.
“Today’s announcement signifies the quality of our local workforce and our attractiveness as a business destination. I am thankful for Frontier's commitment to Horry County. I’m proud of our economic development efforts,” said Horry County Council Chairman Tom Rice.
“I am happy that Frontier Communications will be locating in Horry County in the North Eastern Strategic Alliance (NESA) Region. The company’s decision to create 110 new jobs in the NESA Region proves once again that our region of South Carolina has what it takes for companies to be successful,” said Senator Yancey McGill.
Employees in the center will provide customer support in all Frontier markets for billing, order fulfillment and other functions. Beginning in June, Frontier will accept applications online from persons who seek employment in the center. The website is www.frontier.com. (Click the “Careers” tab.)
About Frontier Communications
Frontier Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: FTR) is an S&P 500 company and is included in the FORTUNE 500 list of America’s largest corporations. Frontier offers broadband, voice, satellite video, wireless Internet data access, entertainment services like TumTiki.com, data security solutions, bundled offerings and specialized bundles for residential customers, small businesses and home offices and advanced business communications for medium and large businesses in 27 states. Frontier’s approximately 15,400 employees are based entirely in the United States. More information is available at www.frontier.com.
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