Many businesses and industries have pivoted their strategy during the pandemic, and the public sector is no exception. As we continue to deal with Covid-19 and work towards recovery, there is a silver lining of sorts as local cities turn to technology to find new ways to operate remotely and conduct everyday business. One great […]
Five Ways To Thrive: How-to Prepare Your Business For A New Future
Now is the time for businesses of all sizes to not just “bounce back,” but “bounce forward” by setting themselves up for future success. That’s why Comcast Business brought experts together from various industries to share insights on key business trends during a July 23 virtual conference. “At a time when there is so much […]
Seattle and Comcast Create COVID-19 Digital Equity Program for Job Seekers
Job losses, particularly among people of color, younger workers, refugees and immigrants, and the housing insecure, are among the biggest challenges to hit Seattle as a result of the global pandemic. That is why we’ve partnered with the city of Seattle and the Seattle Jobs Initiative (SJI) to unveil a new $100,000 venture – the Digital Bridge […]
Local Officials & Business Leaders Honor 2020 Graduates
Each year we recognize top high school students in the state through our Leaders and Achievers scholarship program. This year we awarded $105,000 in scholarships to help 42 students across our state in their first year of college, with students receiving a $2,500 scholarship for their outstanding community service, academic performance, and leadership skills. As […]
Helping our Communities of Color, Immigrants and Refugees
“Our communities of color, immigrant, refugee. They were already struggling. So, we have to give extra effort where the need is the greatest.” – Gordon McHenry, Jr. – President and CEO, United Way of King County. We recently announced a $50,000 contribution to the United Way Community Relief Fund, which was started in response to […]