Bright House Networks, the newest Main Street Winter Haven Benefactor, offers exciting, reliable access to information and entertainment via cable television, high speed Internet and the company's newest product, Digital Phone, to an overwhelming majority of the households in Winter Haven.

"Bright House Networks is not just in peoples' homes; we are in the community, helping out, alongside its residents," explained Ray Graber, Director of Public Affairs for Bright House Networks' Tri-County/Pasco Region. Whether it is supporting local student sports, providing exceptional educational materials and opportunities through Cable in the Classroom or mentoring children at local elementary schools, Bright House Networks tirelessly supports Winter Haven's future. "Becoming a Main Street Winter Haven Benefactor was a natural extension of this commitment," said Graber.

Bright House Networks' community support also extends to a variety of local organizations. Its employees volunteer thousands of hours every year and many of them are considered leaders in a large number of civic endeavors. This "hands-on" community involvement is partnered with strategic donations (monetary and in-kind) to community groups and causes. In 2005, for example, Bright House Networks gave in excess of $800,000 to Polk County organizations.

Additionally, Bay News 9, an exclusive service offered by Bright House Networks, provides local news coverage that truly reflects the issues important in Winter Haven... not just the Tampa Bay or Orlando area as a whole. In addition to providing essential – and perhaps lifesaving – information, this kind of local news coverage brings people together and builds strong communities.

For more information about Bright House Networks products or services, check out www.mybrighthouse.com.