Small Businesses in Baltimore, Detroit,
Memphis, Philadelphia, and Portland, OR are now eligible to apply
for a comprehensive grant package that includes business
consultation services, educational resources, a $5,000 monetary
grant, creative production, media schedule, and a technology
makeover.
During its initial two-year program, 13,000
small businesses were awarded over $110 million in monetary,
marketing, and technology grants through the Comcast RISE
program.
Today, Comcast announced a new round of businesses in five
cities will receive grants through Comcast RISE, providing 500 more
small businesses with comprehensive grant packages that include
business consultation services, educational resources, a $5,000
monetary grant, creative production, media schedule, and a
technology makeover. Comcast RISE is committed to supporting the
growth of all small businesses, while advancing the objectives of
diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as community investment.
The program was created to help businesses and their communities
thrive with a focus on economic growth.
Beginning on June 1, and through June 30, eligible businesses in
Baltimore, Detroit, Memphis, Philadelphia, and Portland, OR can
apply for a grant package at www.ComcastRISE.com. A total of 100
grants per city, or 500 grants overall, will be announced in August
and awarded in September 2023, bringing the total number of
recipients to date to 13,500.
“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and are
essential to building strong and thriving local communities,” said
Loren Hudson, SVP and Chief Diversity Officer at Comcast. “As small
businesses transition from pandemic recovery to a focus on
expansion and growth, Comcast RISE is proud to help strengthen and
empower these deserving businesses and entrepreneurs.”
Comcast RISE stands for Representation, Investment, Strength,
and Empowerment. Comcast RISE was created in November 2020 to help
small businesses hardest hit by COVID-19, from bakeries and barber
shops to childcare centers and cleaning services, by providing the
grants needed to survive and recover. The program will evolve from
helping businesses survive the pandemic, to helping businesses and
their communities thrive with a focus on economic growth.
Grant packages will include:
CONSULTATION
Assessment of business and tactical planning;
business to business coaching; and mentorship to advise on how to
grow business.
EDUCATION RESOURCES
Educational content and resources tailored to
individual companies based on where they are in their business
lifecycle.
MONETARY GRANT
$5,000 monetary grant to invest in growth and
sustainability.
CREATIVE PRODUCTION & MEDIA
Turnkey production of a 30-second TV
commercial, plus a media strategy consultation and 180-day media
placement schedule.
TECHNOLOGY MAKEOVER
Computer equipment and Internet, Voice and
Cybersecurity services for 12 months. (Taxes and other fees may
still apply for tech makeover services.)
In addition, any small business owner can visit the Comcast RISE
destination on the X1 platform featuring aggregated small business
news, tips, insights, and more. Just say “Comcast RISE” into the X1
voice remote.
Comcast RISE is part of Project UP, the company’s comprehensive
initiative to advance digital equity and help build a future of
unlimited possibilities.
More information and the applications to apply for a grant
package are available at www.ComcastRISE.com.
About Comcast
Corporation
Comcast 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.
About Comcast Business
Comcast Business offers Ethernet, Internet, Wi-Fi, Voice, TV and
Managed Enterprise Solutions to help organizations of all sizes
transform their business. Powered by an advanced network, and
backed by 24/7 customer support, Comcast Business is one of the
largest contributors to the growth of Comcast Cable. Comcast
Business is the nation’s largest cable provider to small and
mid-size businesses and has emerged as a force in the Enterprise
market; recognized over the last two years by leading industry
associations as one of the fastest growing providers of Ethernet
services. For more information, visit www.business.comcast.com or
call 866- 429-3085. Follow on Twitter @ComcastBusiness and on other
social media networks at http://business.comcast.com/social.
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