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ATLANTA, April 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- An overwhelming number of consumers (92 percent) support small and medium-sized businesses in their communities by patronizing these establishments at least once a week, according to the 2015 Cox Consumer Pulse on Small Businesses. In fact, nearly two-thirds, 63 percent, of the survey respondents, visit a small business at least three times a week, according to the survey findings that were released today.

Steve Rowley, senior vice president of Cox Business and spokesperson for the 2015 Cox Consumer Pulse on Small Businesses said,

About the 2015 Cox Business Consumer Sentiment Survey on Small Business
The 2015 Cox Business Consumer Sentiment Survey on Small Business was a blind survey conducted in April 2015 among nearly 1,400 consumers across the following eight states: Arizona, California, Louisiana, Nebraska, Nevada, Oklahoma, Rhode Island and Virginia. The margin of error for the survey is plus or minus three percent.

About Cox Communications
Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and home security and automation services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves approximately 6 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers, and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and digital media advertising. Cox is known for its pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For eight years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity 10 times, including the last nine years. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com and www.coxmedia.com.

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