Cox Business, the enterprise services division of the Atlanta-based telecom giant, is growing at a fast clip – the division’s customer base is approaching 250,000 and is on target to earn $1 billion in revenue in 2010, according to figures provided by the privately-held company, which says Cox Business is its fastest-growing unit.

The company recently named Philip Meeks, a 28-year veteran of the telecommunications industry, as its new vice president for Cox Business. Meeks spent two decades at MCI – “before it was Worldcom,” he is quick to note – and also has worked for AT&T, Southern Bell, and his own company, Channel Solutions Inc. During a visit last week to Rhode Island – one of Cox’s top markets – Meeks sat down with PBN to talk about where he sees opportunities for growth, and expressed optimism despite the tough business climate.