Private Equity Group Obtains Cable Operator

Private equity investment company Avista Capital Partners, acquired cable operator WideOpenWest, more popularly known as WOW, from Boston’s ABRY Partners and Stamford’s Oak Hill Capital Partners.

Avista Capital Partners’ affiliate, David Burgstahler, said that the company was pleased with the newly appointed partnership with WideOpenWest. Burgstahler likewise said that WOW is the best choice for Avista because it believes in the cable operator’s excellent performance and persistence in the cable industry. One other thing that sealed the deal for Avista was WOW’s positive attitude towards various opportunities that has allowed the company to continuously grow. Burgstahler and the rest of the firm believe that collaborating with WOW’s administration group is the best way to come up with exceptional service for consumers; a longstanding trademark associated with WideOpenWest. As a cable TV, Internet, and telephone services supplier, WOW, reaches an extensive population of about 1.4 million households in the areas of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan. Chief executive officer and president of WideOpenWest, Colleen Abdoulah, stated that the company’s partnership with both ABRY and Oak Hill were successful. She further reveals that WOW is thrilled to have Avista Capital Partners on its side, in its continuing pursuit of business excellence. Abdoulah also happily shared that the deal meant more improvements for both the consumers and company workers, while keeping its commitment of offering the best-valued quality services.

The Environmental Initiative

The Environmental Initiative

The environment, the government and consumers across the world are demanding more conservation and more environmentally friendly products. Each day we continue to deplete the earth’s natural resources, along with polluting and damaging our eco-system, endangering the future for our children and our children’s children. Science and technology continues to advance, providing more opportunities for the everyday citizen of the world to make a difference and save the earth. Everybody must maintain a sense of social responsibility and help conserve our natural resources and we must take part in protecting the environment.

There continues to be issues with global warming, a depleting ozone layer, deforestation, overflowing landfills and more. If we don’t take action now, when will we take action? If we wait too long, it will be too late.

Everyone can take part in saving the earth, for themselves and for the future of our children. Here are some simple steps to contribute to conserving our resources:

1. Recycle your magazines, newspapers, soda cans and plastics.
2. Use dishwasher to full capacity to conserve water.
3. Carpool or use public transportation.
4. Shut of lights and electronics when not in use.
5. Recycle old cell phones and electronics.
6. Donate used goods to Goodwill.
7. Avoid using Styrofoam.
8. Do water your lawn during evening hours when it’s less likely for water to evaporate in the heat.
9. Wash your car less to conserve water.
10. Turn off the water faucet when brushing your teeth.
11. Use recycled products.
12. Insulate your home.

At CEMEX, air quality is a priority with the cement company’s fusion of environment friendly programs and pro-safety policies

Smart Brief published an article about the Third Annual CEMEX U.S. Building Awards, which also highlights CEMEX air quality initiatives.