Time Warner Cable’s Rapidly Growing Footprint in the Carolinas

Who you missed (Speaker Name and Short Background):  Suzanne Jacobs, Project Manager with TWC's Corporate Real Estate Division.

What you missed (Title of Presentation and Key Summary Points): 

TWC, the second largest cable company in the US, is headquartered in New York City and split into two regions, East and West.  TWC is a rapidly expanding company quickly increasing its footprint in the Carolinas, including expanding jobs and real estate holdings.  As the Project Manager in TWC’s Real Estate Division, Suzanne has had a large impact on the growth of TWC in Charlotte, including working with CREW Charlotte’s own Barbara Briccotto who designed the Center at 3140 West Arrowood Road.

What’s New? - TWC is investing approximately $100 million in a National Data Center on Arrowood Road to be completed in 2012.  TWC expects to expand both its regional and corporate impact on Charlotte, including increasing its contracts with various vendors and continuing to grow its Corporate Campus.

Why (Lesson Learned): 

“This is a relationship business.”  - Growth is expected in Corporate real estate, strategic procurement and regions.  The TWC real estate department is currently working closely with various approved companies and vendors but looking to expand with an emphasis on vendor diversity and sustainability. 

How (Luncheon Sponsor Information):

Terracon:  Terracon is a dynamic and growing employee-owned firm of consulting engineers and scientists providing geotechnical, environmental, construction materials, and facilities services to clients at local, regional, and national levels.  Terracon’s Michael Schrum gave away a $50 iTunes Gift Certificate and handed Holly Alexander Terracon’s CREW Charlotte sponsorship renewal at the Gold level.