Now in its third year, Comcast RISE celebrates
having provided 13,500 businesses with more than $125 million in monetary, marketing, and
technology grants to date
BALTIMORE, Aug. 22,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Comcast announced
the names of the 100 businesses in Baltimore City that will receive comprehensive
grant packages, which include business consultation services,
educational resources, a $5,000
monetary grant, creative production, media schedule, and a
technology makeover. The recipients are among more than 13,500
entrepreneurs nationwide, and 180 small businesses in Baltimore, who have been selected through the
Comcast RISE program to date. 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.
The cities from which recipients were chosen in this round
include Baltimore, Detroit, Memphis, Philadelphia, and Portland, OR. A total of 100 grants per city,
or 500 grants overall, were announced today and will be awarded in
September 2023. For the full list of
Baltimore City Comcast RISE grant recipients, go
here.
"We are thrilled to receive the Comcast RISE grant package,
which will help bring our all natural, organic and exciting twist
on hot dogs to new customers in Baltimore and beyond," said LaShauna Jones, owner of Sporty Dog Creations
Hot Dogs. "A big thank you to Comcast RISE for continuing to find
creative ways to help small businesses thrive."
Added Nikkia Rowe, founder of the
John Newman Honeybee Company, "The Comcast RISE grant package could
not have come at a better time for our honey business. We thank
Comcast for its continued investment in the Baltimore small business community."
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.
"During the past two and a half years, we have listened
to feedback and taken the learnings from this program and
have found new ways to further empower and strengthen even more
small businesses and entrepreneurs, who are the backbone of our
economy and local communities," said Loren
Hudson, SVP and Chief Diversity Officer for Comcast Cable.
"By offering grant packages that include complimentary marketing,
technology, financial grants, business consulting, entrepreneurship
training, we can further our efforts to positively impact small
businesses, into 2024 and beyond, and help them to shift from
pandemic recovery to long-term growth."
The program has evolved from helping businesses survive the
pandemic, to helping businesses and their communities achieve
stronger economic growth.
The grant packages 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
specifically for entrepreneurs.
MONETARY GRANT
$5,000 monetary
grant to invest in growth and sustainability.
CREATIVE PRODUCTION & MEDIA
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.
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 is 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.
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