Comcast RISE, which stands for “Representation, Investment, Strength and Empowerment,” has been helping small businesses owned by people of color in Washington, since October 2020. To date, nearly 80 small businesses in the Washington Region have received complimentary marketing services, and technology upgrades as a part of the Comcast RISE program. These free business services […]
100 Small Businesses in King & Pierce Counties will Receive $10,000 From Comcast RISE
Independent small businesses are the backbone of our communities, and today, more than ever, small businesses owned by people of color are hurting. Small businesses continue to deal with the ongoing impact of the pandemic and environmental events. Comcast is committed to supporting small businesses that have been hit the hardest by the economic impact […]
Video: Your Money Matters Mentoring Gets Boost from Comcast RISE
Comcast RISE has already helped 100 businesses across our state. One of the first businesses to receive technology services from the program was Your Money Matters Mentoring in Auburn, which offers hands-on training and mentoring for young adults 17-25 to help them find financial success. Founder Clinton Taylor started the organization in 2018 and has […]
Sixty-Nine Businesses Across the State Receive Grants from Comcast RISE
Today we unveiled the next round of Comcast RISE grant recipients here in Washington state. We are pleased to provide 69 more Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC)-owned small businesses statewide with technology, marketing and advertising resources as a part of our company’s latest round of grants from the program. These recipients are part […]
Apply Now: Comcast RISE Initiative Provides Support to Washington BIPOC Business Owners
Small businesses are the backbone of our communities, and right now, more than ever, small businesses owned by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) are hurting. According to a recent study by the National Bureau of Economic Research, the number of U.S. active business owners dropped from 15 million to 11.7 million between February and April. […]