Comcast RISE to Provide 100 Grand Rapids and Muskegon Small Businesses with Comprehensive Grant Packages
Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) has announced a new round of its Comcast RISE program, offering comprehensive grant packages to 100 small businesses in Grand Rapids, Muskegon, and surrounding areas. Each package includes a $5,000 monetary grant, technology makeover, creative production services, media scheduling, educational resources, and business consultation.
Applications will be accepted from May 1 through May 31, 2025. The program is part of five regions selected nationwide, with a total of 500 grants to be announced in August. Recipients will join the 14,000 entrepreneurs previously supported through Comcast RISE since 2020.
The grant package includes computer equipment, Internet services, a professionally produced TV commercial with 180-day media schedule, 12-month access to entrepreneurship courses, and business coaching. The initiative is part of Comcast's Project UP, aimed at creating digital opportunities and fostering business growth in local communities.
Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) ha annunciato un nuovo round del suo programma Comcast RISE, offrendo pacchetti di sovvenzioni complete a 100 piccole imprese a Grand Rapids, Muskegon e nelle aree circostanti. Ogni pacchetto include una sovvenzione monetaria di $5.000, un rinnovamento tecnologico, servizi di produzione creativa, pianificazione media, risorse educative e consulenza aziendale.
Le domande saranno accettate dal 1 maggio al 31 maggio 2025. Il programma fa parte di cinque regioni selezionate a livello nazionale, con un totale di 500 sovvenzioni che saranno annunciate ad agosto. I beneficiari si uniranno ai 14.000 imprenditori già supportati tramite Comcast RISE dal 2020.
Il pacchetto di sovvenzione include attrezzature informatiche, servizi Internet, uno spot pubblicitario televisivo prodotto professionalmente con un programma media di 180 giorni, accesso per 12 mesi a corsi di imprenditorialità e coaching aziendale. L'iniziativa fa parte del Project UP di Comcast, volto a creare opportunità digitali e promuovere la crescita aziendale nelle comunità locali.
Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) ha anunciado una nueva ronda de su programa Comcast RISE, ofreciendo paquetes de subvenciones integrales a 100 pequeñas empresas en Grand Rapids, Muskegon y áreas circundantes. Cada paquete incluye una subvención monetaria de $5,000, renovación tecnológica, servicios de producción creativa, programación de medios, recursos educativos y consultoría empresarial.
Las solicitudes se aceptarán desde el 1 de mayo hasta el 31 de mayo de 2025. El programa es parte de cinco regiones seleccionadas a nivel nacional, con un total de 500 subvenciones que se anunciarán en agosto. Los beneficiarios se unirán a los 14,000 emprendedores que han sido apoyados previamente a través de Comcast RISE desde 2020.
El paquete de subvención incluye equipos informáticos, servicios de Internet, un comercial de televisión producido profesionalmente con un programa de medios de 180 días, acceso de 12 meses a cursos de emprendimiento y coaching empresarial. La iniciativa es parte del Project UP de Comcast, que tiene como objetivo crear oportunidades digitales y fomentar el crecimiento empresarial en las comunidades locales.
컴캐스트 (NASDAQ: CMCSA)는 그랜드래피즈, 머스키건 및 주변 지역의 100개 소기업에 포괄적인 보조금 패키지를 제공하는 Comcast RISE 프로그램의 새로운 라운드를 발표했습니다. 각 패키지에는 $5,000의 금전적 보조금, 기술 혁신, 창의적인 제작 서비스, 미디어 일정, 교육 자료 및 비즈니스 상담이 포함됩니다.
신청은 2025년 5월 1일부터 5월 31일까지 접수됩니다. 이 프로그램은 전국에서 선정된 5개 지역의 일환으로, 8월에 총 500개의 보조금이 발표될 예정입니다. 수혜자는 2020년 이후 Comcast RISE를 통해 지원받은 14,000명의 기업가와 함께하게 됩니다.
보조금 패키지에는 컴퓨터 장비, 인터넷 서비스, 180일 미디어 일정이 포함된 전문 제작 TV 광고, 12개월 간의 기업가 정신 과정 접근 및 비즈니스 코칭이 포함됩니다. 이 이니셔티브는 지역 사회의 디지털 기회를 창출하고 비즈니스 성장을 촉진하기 위한 Comcast의 Project UP의 일환입니다.
Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) a annoncé un nouveau tour de son programme Comcast RISE, offrant des forfaits de subventions complets à 100 petites entreprises à Grand Rapids, Muskegon et dans les environs. Chaque forfait comprend une subvention monétaire de 5 000 $, une refonte technologique, des services de production créative, une planification médiatique, des ressources éducatives et un accompagnement commercial.
Les candidatures seront acceptées du 1er mai au 31 mai 2025. Le programme fait partie de cinq régions sélectionnées à l'échelle nationale, avec un total de 500 subventions qui seront annoncées en août. Les bénéficiaires rejoindront les 14 000 entrepreneurs déjà soutenus par Comcast RISE depuis 2020.
Le forfait de subvention comprend du matériel informatique, des services Internet, une publicité télévisée produite professionnellement avec un calendrier médiatique de 180 jours, un accès de 12 mois à des cours d'entrepreneuriat et du coaching commercial. L'initiative fait partie du Project UP de Comcast, visant à créer des opportunités numériques et à favoriser la croissance des entreprises dans les communautés locales.
Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) hat eine neue Runde seines Comcast RISE-Programms angekündigt, das umfassende Zuschusspakete für 100 kleine Unternehmen in Grand Rapids, Muskegon und Umgebung anbietet. Jedes Paket umfasst einen monetären Zuschuss von 5.000 $, eine technologische Auffrischung, kreative Produktionsdienste, Medienplanung, Bildungsressourcen und Unternehmensberatung.
Die Bewerbungen werden vom 1. Mai bis 31. Mai 2025 angenommen. Das Programm ist Teil von fünf landesweit ausgewählten Regionen, wobei insgesamt 500 Zuschüsse im August bekannt gegeben werden. Die Empfänger werden sich den 14.000 Unternehmern anschließen, die seit 2020 bereits durch Comcast RISE unterstützt wurden.
Das Zuschusspaket umfasst Computergeräte, Internetdienste, einen professionell produzierten TV-Werbespot mit einem Medienzeitplan von 180 Tagen, 12 Monate Zugang zu Unternehmenskursen und Unternehmenscoaching. Die Initiative ist Teil von Comcast's Project UP, das darauf abzielt, digitale Chancen zu schaffen und das Unternehmenswachstum in lokalen Gemeinschaften zu fördern.
- Investing $3 million in small business development across target regions
- Expanding digital inclusion initiative through comprehensive business support packages
- Building on successful program that has supported 14,000 entrepreneurs since 2020
- None.
Comcast RISE to Award
Beginning on May 1, and through May 31, eligible businesses in
Grant packages will include:
- TECHNOLOGY MAKEOVER – Computer equipment and Internet, Voice, and Cybersecurity services for 12 months. (Taxes and other fees may apply for tech makeover services.)
- CREATIVE PRODUCTION & MEDIA – Professionally produced 30-second TV commercial, plus a media strategy consultation and a 180-day linear media schedule. (Taxes and other fees may apply for production and media services.)
- EDUCATION RESOURCES – 12-month access to online entrepreneurship courses, learning modules, and resources for small business owners.
- MONETARY GRANT –
$5,000 - COACHING SESSIONS – Business assessment and coaching that provides business owners with recommendations on how to help grow their businesses.
"Small business owners in
"The saying is, 'business is never personal' – but we take the opposite approach," said Christian Boyd, owner of Body Builders Collision & Custom Cars. "We're so grateful to provide a service to the community, and I'm very grateful we were chosen to participate in Comcast RISE. For any eligible business thinking about applying for Comcast RISE this year, just go for it. It's an awesome opportunity you can't afford to pass up."
A total of 100 grants per region, or 500 grants overall, will be announced in August. This year's recipients, across
Comcast RISE is part of Project UP, the company's comprehensive initiative to create digital opportunity and help build a future of unlimited possibilities.
More information on eligibility requirements and details on how to apply 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.
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