Conn.-Based Frontier Communications Becomes Platinum Sponsor of Connecticut Open Presented by United Technologies
July 24 2014 - 12:06PM
Business Wire
Frontier Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:FTR) has agreed to
be a Platinum Sponsor of the Connecticut Open presented by United
Technologies, to be held August 15-23, 2014 at the Connecticut
Tennis Center at Yale, Tournament Director Anne Worcester announced
today. The tournament is a Women's Tennis Association (WTA) event
that is part of the Emirates Airline U.S. Open Series.
“Adding Frontier Communications as a Platinum Sponsor for 2014
is fantastic news for the Connecticut Open and we look forward to
growing the relationship for many years to come,” said Worcester.
“Frontier’s leadership understood the importance of the tournament
to Connecticut - especially the New Haven community - and wanted to
play a significant role in supporting the event’s success.”
The Connecticut Open provides an excellent opportunity for the
public to learn more about Frontier Communications, says Dan
McCarthy, President and Chief Operating Officer. He noted,
“Frontier’s corporate headquarters has been in Connecticut since
1946, but we will have a dramatically higher profile upon
completion of our transaction to acquire AT&T’s wireline
business and statewide fiber network that provides services to
residential, commercial and wholesale customers in Connecticut.
Frontier will also acquire AT&T’s U-verse video and satellite
TV customers in Connecticut.”
McCarthy added, “AT&T has been very supportive of the
tournament and Frontier is pleased to continue that tradition. Our
meetings with community leaders in New Haven made clear the
importance of the tournament to the city and to the many
individuals and businesses that will be our future customers. The
Connecticut Open offers Frontier a perfect occasion to introduce
ourselves on a broad scale. We are a Connecticut company that is
100 percent U.S.-based, hires locally and believes in local
engagement. Sponsorship of this critically important tournament is
a great way to demonstrate that Frontier is an integral part of the
community and the state.”
The tournament will provide Frontier with a forum to raise
awareness of how individuals and businesses can support military
veterans and reservists and programs that honor those who made the
ultimate sacrifice. According to Cecilia K. McKenney, Executive
Vice President, HR and Administrative Services for Frontier, 11
percent of Frontier’s workforce comprise military veterans and
reservists. “As a 2014 `Top 100’ Military Friendly Employer, we are
active members of Joining Forces, the Employer Partnership of the
Armed Forces, the Military Spouse Employment Partnership, The
WorkPlace in Connecticut, Honor and Remember and other
organizations. The tournament offers a wonderful arena to spread
the word about the importance of hiring those who served our
nation. At Frontier, we believe `they were there for us; it’s our
turn to be here for them.’”
Daily tickets for the tournament are on sale now, and fans can
look forward to seeing World No. 4 and 2014 Wimbledon Champion
Petra Kvitova, World No. 7 and 2014 Wimbledon Finalist Genie
Bouchard, Defending Champion and World No. 3 Simona Halep, and
World No. 16 and four-time Connecticut Open Champion Caroline
Wozniacki along with some of the best WTA players in the world. In
addition, men’s tennis returns to New Haven as James Blake, Andy
Roddick and Jim Courier, three of the best American tennis players
in history, will participate in the first-ever Connecticut Open
Legends event on Wednesday, August 21 and Thursday, August 22. Log
on to www.ctopen.org or call 1-855-464-8366 for more
information.
About Connecticut Open presented by United
Technologies
“Connecticut Open presented by United Technologies” is now owned
by the State of Connecticut and is newly minted as a not-for-profit
501c3 charitable organization. However, the event has always
existed to give back to the community, and has always been much
more than just a tennis tournament; it is a leading example of
leveraging a large-scale international sporting event to generate
$26 million in regional economic impact and to build community
pride, spirit and engagement, especially among youth. The
women’s-only WTA event will be held August 15-23, 2014 at the
Connecticut Tennis Center at Yale. The Connecticut Open is
prominently featured domestically on ESPN2 and also broadcast
around the world. For more information about the tournament and
tickets, visit www.ctopen.org or call 1-855-464-8366.
About Frontier Communications
Frontier Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:FTR) offers
broadband, voice, satellite video, wireless Internet data access,
data security solutions, bundled offerings, specialized bundles for
residential customers, small businesses and home offices and
advanced communications for medium and large businesses in 27
states. Frontier's approximately 13,700 employees are based
entirely in the United States. More information is available at
www.frontier.com. Frontier’s corporate headquarters has been based
in Connecticut since 1946.
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Frontier CommunicationsBrigid Smith, 203-614-5042AVP, Corporate
Communicationsbrigid.smith@ftr.comorConnecticut OpenMatt Van
Tuinen, 773-275-8484MVT Public Relationsmatt@mvtpr.com
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