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Comcast Supports Free Haircuts for Military Community in Bossier City and Shreveport, LA

1. Comcast sponsored free haircuts for veterans in LA, increasing community engagement. 2. Local mayor praised Comcast's efforts to support veterans and expand service connectivity. 3. Over 8,000 residents in Bossier City can access Comcast's fast Internet services. 4. Comcast invested $1.075M in local initiatives to enhance digital skills and connectivity.

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Community involvement strengthens brand loyalty, potentially boosting CMCSA's market position as seen during prior local initiatives leading to customer growth.

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Community initiatives often correlate with long-term customer trust and market share increase, impacting CMCSA favorably.

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Sustained community engagement can yield loyalty resulting in long-term customer retention and growth.

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In conjunction with the African American Celebration Corporation, Comcast sponsored free haircuts for veterans, military members and families in Bossier City and Shreveport, LA, /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, May 20, in Shreveport and Wednesday, May 21 in Bossier City, LA, Comcast sponsored the 5th Annual Free Haircut Giveaway, organized by the African American Celebration Corporation. All veterans and active duty service members were invited to participate in the event and receive a free haircut. In addition, attendees learned about Comcast initiatives that help Bossier City and Shreveport residents and businesses.  Members of Louisiana's military community receive complimentary haircuts during the 5th Annual Free Haircut Giveaway, sponsored by Comcast. "We had a fantastic event with Comcast helping veterans. As we work together to create a digitally forward future, we are excited to see Comcast in our community," said Bossier City Mayor, Thomas H. Chandler. "As we expand our fast, reliable Internet and Mobile services in Bossier City and continue to keep Shreveport connected and our WiFi booming, we are excited to be a part of the surrounding communities and it's events supporting veterans," said Mike McArdle, Comcast Regional Senior Vice President. "It's moments like these that bring together the community and we wish to continue to bring those connections forward through our services and local involvement." Community members in both cities joined the celebration throughout the week, starting with the Free Haircut Giveaway for veterans and military members. This giveaway honored members of the armed forces, as people from across Louisiana came together to celebrate and show their appreciation."Moments like these are very special to Comcast, especially as our teams work to expand connectivity in the region. It was exciting to be among the community members to honor our veterans in Shreveport and Bossier City," said Ronnie Colvin, Senior Director of External Affairs for Comcast's Big South Region.Xfinity technicians joined the events on Tuesday and Wednesday to speak with residents and attendees about their Xfinity service. Today, more than 8,000 Bossier City residents can connect to Xfinity and Comcast Business services.A Network You Can Trust to be Reliable, Fast and SecureComcast's state-of-the-art network is built to enable residents and businesses to thrive in today's connected world. Shreveport and Bossier City continue to join the 64 million homes and businesses across the country to have access to a network that is trusted by essential community organizations like hospitals, schools, transportation systems and first responders. It delivers multi-gigabit Internet speeds, 99.9 percent reliability and security built from the ground up to keep customers safe from cyber threats.What it means for the Communities in Shreveport and Bossier CityComcast's commitment to communities goes beyond building the network and aims to increase economic mobility for the local community and its residents. Comcast has supported community organizations with $1.075M in grants to help people build digital skills, expand Lift Zones, and fund connectivity and Internet adoption programs.About Comcast CorporationComcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, our businesses reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video through Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations & Experiences. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.CONTACT:Portia Akins[email protected]https://south.comcast.com/SOURCE Comcast WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In

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