Nearly 2,500 small businesses have been named Comcast RISE recipients, with BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) business owners, which includes Hispanic and Asian American owned businesses among others, awarded monetary grants, technology makeovers and marketing services.
"As we finally begin to emerge from the pandemic, it’s more important than ever that we dedicate ourselves to reach, connect with, and support the communities we serve. That’s why we’ve now committed to providing resources to 13,000 BIPOC entrepreneurs by 2022 through Comcast RISE, which stands for Representation, Investment, Strength and Empowerment,' a statement reads.
The stories from recipients are flowing in and pretty incredible to hear— “this may save my business,” “it’s a pandemic Godsend” and “thanks for believing in me and the dreams of other Black Americans” is just some of the feedback we have received. This includes dozens of success stories like that of Danielle Johnson, owner of SPARK FM in Boston.
A critical component of Comcast RISE is to invest in ongoing mentorship and resources to help businesses succeed over the long-term. Comcast partnered with Ureeka, an online platform for entrepreneurs where all Comcast RISE recipients will also have a specialized online networking community and access to educational resources, sources of capital and vetted experts.
Applications, available at www.ComcastRise.com, are rolling.
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