Comcast RISE, Initiative to Support and Strengthen Small Businesses, Awards 100 Memphians With Comprehensive Grant Packages
- Comcast RISE has provided significant monetary, marketing, and technology grants to 13,500 businesses
- 100 businesses in Memphis will receive $5,000 grants and comprehensive support packages
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Now in its third year, Comcast RISE celebrates having provided 13,500 businesses with more than
Comcast announces the names of the 100 businesses in
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The cities from which recipients were chosen in this round include
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"We are excited to be one of the recipients of this grant - not just for how the grant will positively impact Muggin Coffeehouse, but also for what Comcast RISE stands for,” said Ken and Mary Olds of Muggin' Coffeehouse. “Comcast truly does things that impact the city of
“There could not be a better time for ARCHd to receive this incredible grant from Comcast,” said Kristen Archer, Owner of ARCHd. “As we embark on our newest journey of being first-time shop owners in downtown
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 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
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.
“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.”
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.
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