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Today, Comcast announced Houstonwould be one of five cities from which eligible small businesses canapply to its nationally recognized Comcast RISE program for theopportunity to receive business support grants. The program willprovide a total of $500,000 in grants plus technology make-overs,marketing support, media schedules, coaching sessions and educationsupport.
“Smallbusinesses are the backbone of our economy and are essential tobuilding strong and thriving local communities,” said Loren Hudson,SVP and Chief Diversity Officer at Comcast. “Comcast RISE is proudto help strengthen and empower these businesses and entrepreneurs toexpand and grow.”
Beginning on May 1 through May 31, eligible businesses inHouston; Atlanta, GA; Southern Colorado; Jacksonville, FL andRichmond, VA can apply for a chance to receive a grant package at www.ComcastRISE.com . Onehundred businesses per city, 500 in total, will be awarded businesssupport grants that will include:
- COACHING SESSIONS - General business assessment and coaching that provides businessowners with recommendations on how to grow their businesses.
- EDUCATION RESOURCES - 12-month access to onlineentrepreneurship courses, learning modules and resources for smallbusiness owners.
- MONETARY GRANT - $5,000 monetarygrant.
- CREATIVE PRODUCTION & MEDIA - Turnkeyproduction of a 30-second TV commercial, plus a media strategyconsultation and 180-day media placement schedule. (Taxes and otherfees may apply for production and media services.)
- COMCASTBUSINESS TECHNOLOGY MAKEOVER - Computer equipment, Internet, voiceand cybersecurity services for 12 months. (Taxes and other fees mayapply for tech makeover services.)
Past Houston area Comcast RISE recipients include Mala SichuanBistro, LAMIK Beauty and 132 Design.
“Comcast RISE came in with support at the perfecttime. We didn't just expand our office and reach; we wereinstantly plugged into a community of support,” said Ashley Gomez,co-founder of 132 Design. “Being part of the Comcast RISE familytruly opened the floodgates to new opportunities. Now we are helpingto lift other businesses here in the city we love.”
Comcast RISE is part of ProjectUP , the company’s comprehensive initiative to advance digitalequity through programs and partnerships that connect people to theInternet, advance economic mobility and open doors for the nextgeneration of innovators, entrepreneurs, storytellers and creators.
Now in its fourth year, Comcast RISE hasnationally awarded 13,500 small businesses over $125 million inmonetary, marketing, and technology grants. More information and theapplications to apply are available at www.ComcastRISE.com
AboutComcast Corporation:
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) isa global media and technology company. From the connectivity andplatforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, ourbusinesses reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, andguests worldwide. We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, andvideo through Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute,and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through brandsincluding NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bringincredible theme parks and attractions to life through UniversalDestinations & Experiences. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com formore information.
About Comcast Business:
ComcastBusiness offers a broad suite of technology solutions to keepbusinesses of all sizes ready for what’s next. With a range ofofferings including connectivity, secure networking, advancedcybersecurity, and unified communications solutions, Comcast Businessis partnering with business and technology leaders across industriesand integrating Masergy, a leader in software defined networking, tohelp drive businesses forward. Backed by a next-generation network,Comcast Business has been recognized for its growth, innovation, andleadership in global secure networking. For more information, call800-501-6000. Follow on X @ComcastBusiness and on other social medianetworks at http://business.comcast.com/social.
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