New Hands-On EVO² Verizon Wireless Evolution Store Forever Changes Customer Communications

Oct 09, 2008 – SAN FRANCISCO – The total convergence of communications in a hands-on retail location has finally arrived for San Francisco telecommunications customers. EVO², the leading innovative Bay Area communications services retailer, announced today it has opened eight next generation Verizon Wireless Evolution Stores in the area.

The sleek and modern full-service Verizon Wireless Evolution Stores, featuring a full suite of Verizon wireless voice, data, music and video products, will forever change how Bay Area citizens come to view their “cell phone store.” “We are the leaders in providing Bay Area customers with the next generation of one-stop Verizon Wireless Evolution Stores,” said Robert Marhamat, Vice President of Sales with EVO². “Our innovative stores make it easy for customers to find all of their communications products and services in one convenient place from one convenient provider without driving all over town.” Customers entering the full-service modern stores for the first time know something is very different. Among the innovative new features of the EVO² Verizon Wireless Evolution Store are: - An information kiosk where customers are checked-in and can monitor their customer service queue position on storewide monitors. - Technical assistance pods where customers can comfortably find quick and easy answers to their product use questions. - Demo areas staffed by professional associates where customers are encouraged to try Verizon’s full-suite of wireless voice, data, music and video services hands-on before purchasing. “We are the only retail store from a wireless provider that encourages customers to try the product live in store before they actually purchase the product or sign up for service,” said Marhamat. “You can’t gage the sound clarity of a cellular phone by staring at a non-working demo cell phone. At our stores, we want our customers to pick up a phone, make a real phone call and hear the great sound quality for themselves.” The eighteen new EVO² Verizon Wireless Evolution Stores are located throughout the Bay Area including San Jose, San Mateo, Redwood City, Hayward, San Francisco, Tracy, Concord, Brentwood - with 12 additional locations opening by January 2010. For more information on EVO² or it’s San Francisco area store locations, please call 888-NEW-LINE.

San Francisco EVO² Verizon Wireless Premium Retail Stores Partner With Customers to Go Green

Environmental Options Include Electronic Document Management Services Among Others SAN FRANCISCO – Focusing on making Earth Day every day, the local EVO² Verizon Wireless Premium Retail Stores are rolling out ways for Bay Area EVO² customers to take small steps to make big differences in saving the planet and going green. “Together EVO² Verizon Wireless Premium Retail Store customers can make a significant impact on the Bay Area environment by cutting back on solid waste and fuel-based greenhouse gas emissions,” said Robert Marhamat, Vice President of Sales with EVO². “We want to lead the wireless industry in taking a stand to help the environment and encourage all cell phone customers in the Bay Area to join EVO² in our mission to go green!” Effective immediately, EVO² Verizon Wireless Premium Retail Stores will better regulate temperatures in the stores to create savings from cooling and heating energy use. They will also all go green by using environmentally conscience cleaning fluids and paper products to maintain the stores; replace traditional light bulbs with energy saving compact fluorescent bulbs; deploy thermal printers to cut out the use of ink; and will handily email customer contracts and receipts as well as the hundreds of “welcome” brochures handed out to customers instead of wasting printed versions. “We can all partner together and help to cut-back on paper waste in our landfills by getting our materials delivered electronically instead of printing and wasting paper,” Marhamat said. “That’s a really easy first step to take that collectively makes a huge impact.” Meanwhile, EVO² customers can choose to go green by selecting a “Green Bill” instead of a typical snail mailed bill.

They can also conveniently use VZ Navigator wireless phone options to get streamlined driving directions or Gas Finder to locate a low-price gasoline station close by without driving to survey prices. “Why drive all around town when everything you need is available on an EVO² wireless phone,” Marhamat said. “That’s the great part of being an EVO² customer plugged into the best 3G network available in the San Francisco Bay Area.” Customers can also reduce energy use by unplugging their phone charger when not in use. “Leaving the charger plugged in uses ‘phantom’ energy from the grid,” Marhamat said. “That’s another simple way EVO² Verizon Wireless Premium Retail Store customers can make a big difference for the Bay Area.” There are 18 EVO² Premium Retail Stores, providing service from Verizon Communications, located throughout the Bay Area including San Jose, San Mateo, Redwood City, Hayward, San Francisco, Tracy, Concord and Brentwood - with more locations opening this year. For information on EVO² or its San Francisco area store locations, please call 888-NEW-LINE.

EVO²’s Innovative Wireless Stores Awarded By Inc. 500
SAN FRANCISCO, California – September 10, 2009 – EVO² Inc. announces that they are the recipients the Inc. 500 Fastest Growing, Privately Held Businesses Award. As a Premium Retailer of Verizon Wireless product, EVO² has taken a fresh approach to the mobile industry with their contemporary, boutique-style stores and a seamless customer service model. This latest award was won with an astonishing growth rate of 1,129%. In response to the growing sentiment of displeasure with the typical mobile phone retail experience, EVO² has found their niche by addressing these issues head-on; developing an unparalleled customer-centric store model. For instance, to cut down and many times eliminate customer wait time, EVO² ensures their stores are always fully-staffed with a technically trained sales team. Additionally, EVO² stores include unique features such as modern boutique-style furnishings, interactive touch screen information hubs, and even customized satellite radio stations. Providing wireless consumers with the benefits of a retail experience that they can actually enjoy is what has transformed EVO² into such a successful company, and what had continued to drive demand for their stores. In just one year, EVO² has expanded from an original five stores to an emergent network currently approaching twenty locations spread throughout the entire Bay Area. An ability to escalate demand by meeting the needs of customers is undoubtedly what helped secure EVO2’s high ranking on the Inc. 500 list of Fasted Growing Private Companies for 2009. EVO² Inc. is extremely proud to be among the Inc. 500 Fastest Growing privately held businesses, and is already hard at work ensuring an even higher spot on next year’s list. With new stores debuting soon in Sacramento and Davis, as well as plans to open nearly a hundred of new wireless lifestyle stores across California by 2011, there seems to be no sign of slowing down the rate company growth any time soon.

EVO² Verizon Wireless Evolution Retailer Brings Next Generation Store To Fairfield Market
SAN FRANCISCO, California – October 19, 2009 – EVO2 Inc, today announced that as demand for their highly interactive Verizon Wireless Evolution stores continues to grow, the innovative mobile retailer will soon debut a brand new wireless lifestyle store located in Fairfield, California by mid October 2009. Continuing an already strong relationship with the Fairfield community, the new store will be located in an existing Verizon retail location, but will now feature the uniquely modern “lifestyle” elements EVO2 stores are known for. Fairfield customers will now have the opportunity to browse cutting-edge devices with a more hands-on approach in a highly sleek and contemporary environment. With their proven customer service model, EVO2 will offer their complete convergence of Verizon wireless voice, data, music and video products to consumers in the Fairfield area who are looking for much more than an average “cell-phone store” experience. To welcome the Fairfield community with a bang, EVO2 plans to celebrate the new store by throwing a huge “Grand Opening Celebration Party” open to all residents of Fairfield and the surrounding areas. Everyone in attendance will have the opportunity to meet and take pictures on the red carpet with EVO2’s new spokesmodel, “Ms. Mood Booster”, as well as grab loads of free giveaways, win special prizes (including FREE phones), and even take advantage of special discounts on phones and accessories all day long. In addition, the “Grand Opening Celebration Party” will feature live entertainment and complementary food for all visitors to enjoy while browsing the sleek new store. EVO2 is thrilled to move into the Fairfield area, and looks forward to bringing a new mobile phone shopping experience to local wireless consumers in the same way they have been able to achieve such loyal customer relationships around the Bay Area. The Fairfield store “Grand Opening Celebration Party” will be taking place from 10am–5pm on Saturday, October 24th, 2009 at 5085 Business Center Drive in Fairfield, California.

EVO² makes its debut in Tracy, CA and opens a unique Verizon Wireless location that will revolutionize the mobile world!
SAN FRANCISCO, California – February 9, 2010 – EVO² Inc announced today that as demand for their highly interactive Verizon Wireless Evolution stores continues to grow, the innovative mobile retailer will have the Grand Opening for a new store located in Tracy (1863 W. 11th Street) this Saturday, February 13th, 2010. The Grand Opening Celebration Party will take place from 10am–5pm. This store will bring a new wireless lifestyle to the Tracy community with its unique features and elements EVO² stores are known for. Tracy customers will now have the opportunity to browse cutting-edge devices with a more hands-on approach in a sleek and contemporary environment. With their proven customer service model, EVO² will offer their complete convergence of Verizon Wireless voice, data, music and video products to consumers in the Tracy area who are looking for much more than just the average “cell phone store” experience. EVO² works on building long-term relationships with its customers, which is why EVO² offers its customers a VIP card which includes the privileged benefits of boundless technical support, meticulous bill analysis, and special discounts on all mobile devices and accessories. For the Grand Opening Celebration Party, EVO² will give all residents of Tracy and its surrounding areas the opportunity to meet and take pictures on the red carpet with EVO²’s model, “Ms. Mood Booster”, as well as grab loads of free giveaways, win special prizes (including a FREE LG phone), and even take advantage of special discounts on phones and accessories all day long. EVO² is thrilled to move into the Tracy area and looks forward to bringing a new mobile phone shopping experience to local wireless consumers in the same way they have been able to achieve such loyal customer relationships in other locations around the Bay Area. About EVO² EVO² is a leading Premium Retailer of Verizon Wireless products in the Bay Area. EVO² offers cellular products from the nation’s largest mobile network in a highly innovative, modern, boutique-style atmosphere. EVO² customers can always expect the highest levels of customer service on everything from bill analysis to technical support right there in-store. EVO² also places a strong emphasis on taking charge in the “green” movement by offering customers environmentally sustainable options during every interaction. For more information on EVO² Verizon Wireless Premium Retailers, please visit http://www.evo2inc.com or call 1.888.NEW.LINE.

San Francisco EVO² Verizon Wireless Premium Retail Stores Partner With Customers to GO Green, Phase 2

SAN FRANCISCO – June 10, 2010 – Focusing on making Earth Day every day, the local EVO2 Verizon Wireless Premium Retail Stores are rolling out ways for Bay Area EVO2 customers to take small steps to make big differences in saving the planet and going green.

“Together EVO2 Verizon Wireless Premium Retail Store customers can make a significant impact on the Bay Area environment by cutting back on solid waste and fuel-based greenhouse gas emissions,” said Robert Marhamat, Vice President of Sales with EVO2. “We want to lead the wireless industry in taking a stand to help the environment and encourage all cell phone customers in the Bay Area to join EVO2 in our mission to go green!”

In phase one of the approach, EVO2 Verizon Wireless Premium Retail Stores asked customers to email receipts, contracts and magalogs instead of walking out with their paper counterparts. Now, in phase two of the GO Green initiative, EVO² Verizon Wireless Stores have converted 90% of all paper flow to a robust digital infrastructure which has cut approximately 104 reams of paper on a monthly basis.  “I am excited about phase three where we will take our GO Green initiative to a new level by converting all store locations to thermal printers, and recycling 95% of all paper that travels in and out of the company,” said Judy Park, Corporate Administrator of EVO², in charge of the project.

“We can all partner together and help to cut back on paper waste in our landfills by getting our materials delivered electronically instead of printing and wasting paper,” Marhamat said. “That’s a really easy first step to take which collectively makes a huge impact.”

Meanwhile, EVO2 customers can choose to go green by selecting a “Green Bill” instead of a typical snail-mailed bill. They can also conveniently use VZ Navigator wireless phone options to get streamlined driving directions or Gas Finder to locate a low-price gasoline station close by without driving to survey prices.

“Why drive all around town when everything you need is available on a wireless phone,” Marhamat said. “That’s the great part of being an EVO2 customer plugged into the best 3G network available in the San Francisco Bay Area.”

Customers can also reduce energy use by unplugging their phone chargers when not in use.

“Leaving the charger plugged in uses ‘phantom’ energy from the grid,” Marhamat said. “That’s another simple way EVO2 Verizon Wireless Premium Retail Store customers can make a big difference for the Bay Area.”

EVO2 Premium Retail Stores, providing service from Verizon Communications, are located throughout the Bay Area including San Jose, San Mateo, Redwood City, Hayward, San Francisco, Tracy, Concord and Brentwood - with more locations opening this year. For information on EVO2 or its San Francisco area store locations, please call 888-NEW-LINE.

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Media Contact:
Robert Marhamat
EVO2 Verizon Wireless Stores
rmarhamat@vzw-mail.com
415-658-6777

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EVO² Verizon Wireless Experience Store in San Ramon Holds Fundraiser This Saturday for Neighborhood Fire Victims

Benefit to Help the Litman Family Pay Funeral Costs, Medical Bills and Rebuild Their Home

SAN RAMON, Calif. – July 1st, 2010 – Last week, the Litman family of San Ramon suffered a traumatic event in a home fire. They not only lost their home and possessions in the fire, but the father suffered injuries and they tragically lost their son. The EVO2 Verizon Wireless Experience Store in San Ramon will be holding a very special fundraiser for the family this Saturday and the community is invited to join together and help the Litmans rebuild their lives.

“Not only do they have the mounting funeral and medical bills from this tragic situation, but the survivors are trying to live and don’t have the basic essentials of life such as toiletries and clothing,” said Robert Marhamat, Vice President of Sales for EVO2. “We are going to be donating half of this Saturday’s profits from the San Ramon store to the family and hope that the entire community will come out and help support our fellow neighbor.”

Any donation is appreciated for the family, currently residing in a local hotel. They need the most basic of items including clothing, food, household items, toiletries and monetary donations to cover medical and funeral expenses.

“We have been helping them at the store with communications services and decided there had to be more we could do,” said Stacie Palmer, Sales Representative at the San Ramon EVO2 store. “We look forward to seeing all of the support from the community this Saturday.”

People wanting to donate can visit the EVO2 store at 2435 San Ramon Valley Boulevard, #205 in the Diablo Plaza Shopping Center near Crow Canyon Road and Interstate 680 on Saturday. The hours of the store are 10am to 8pm on Saturday and they can be reached at 925-854-1334 for more information.
 
About EVO²

EVO² is an INC 500 listed Premium Retailer of Verizon Wireless products in the Bay Area.

EVO² offers cellular products from the nation’s largest mobile network in a highly innovative, modern, boutique-style atmosphere. EVO² customers can always expect the highest levels of customer service on everything from bill analysis to technical support right there in-store. EVO² also places a strong emphasis on taking charge in the “green” movement by offering customers environmentally sustainable options during every interaction.

For more information on EVO² Verizon Wireless Premium Retailers, please visit http://www.evo2inc.com or call 1.888.NEW.LINE.

EVO² Verizon Wireless Trades iPhones for Verizon Droid Phones

Issues Challenge to iPhone Customers to Enjoy the Verizon State of the Art Technology

SAN FRANCISCO – July 18, 2010 – Calling all unhappy Bay Area iPhone users. If you’re fed up with dropped calls, slow downloads and spotty service with your iPhone, EVO2 has the perfect new Verizon Droid phone for you. Best of all, until the end of July they will take your iPhone in trade and will donate half of the phones collected to a domestic abuse shelter.

“Our Verizon Droid phones have cutting edge touch screen technology and a cool app store backed up by the powerful and reliable Verizon network,” said Robert Marhamat, Vice President of Sales for EVO2. “Why struggle with carrier troubles when you can have the confidence of the nationwide Verizon network.”

The Motorola Droid phones from Verizon come with state of the art features including the world’s thinnest QWERTY slider, a five megapixel camera, a large 3.7 inch touchscreen and a full suite of Google services as well as access to thousands of apps on the Android Market. For phone users not wanting the QWERTY slider, a brand new Droid X came out on July 15 without the extra hardware.

“The Verizon Droid phones have everything you love about your iPhone and more,” Marhamat said. “Now you can upgrade to the Verizon network simply by trading in your iPhone and getting a new Droid phone in return.”

For more information about trading in your iPhone during the month of July for a state-of-the-art Verizon Droid phone at an EVO2 experience store, please give them a call at 888-NEW-LINE or visit any of their retail stores conveniently located throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area.
 
About EVO²

EVO² is an INC 500 listed Premium Retailer of Verizon Wireless products in the Bay Area.

EVO² offers cellular products from the nation’s largest mobile network in a highly innovative, modern, boutique-style atmosphere. EVO² customers can always expect the highest levels of customer service on everything from bill analysis to technical support right there in-store. EVO² also places a strong emphasis on taking charge in the “green” movement by offering customers environmentally sustainable options during every interaction.

For more information on EVO² Verizon Wireless Premium Retailers, please visit http://www.evo2inc.com or call 1.888.NEW.LINE.