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From left: Manager Darren Nagorne and Account Executive William Medina work at the newly opened Verizon Wireless store at the corner of Vicki Drive and U.S. 27 in Sebring.

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: October 5, 2008

Name of Business:

Verizon Wireless

Address of Business:

700 U.S. 27 N., Sebring

Telephone Number:

385-0065

Office Hours:

9 a.m - 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and amd 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday .

Who owns the business?

Rick Loehrig

Why did you start the business?

We got into cellular phones before the cell towers were turned on, we knew this was the future of communication.

Is there anything unique about your business that makes it different from the competition?

Our network is America's largest 3G high-speed data network that covers 80 percent of the U.S. population. We have invested more than $45 billion since we were formed and $5.5 billion a year to increase coverage. We have real life test people who monitor and test the network.

What challenges do you face in business?

Keeping up with new technology, taking classes and courses to keep up.

What do you like about your business?

Meeting people and being part of the community. Finding the right phones that suit their needs. Wide selection of phones and wireless Internet cards.

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