Comcast Supports American Small Business Growth Awarding 100 Grant Packages to Entrepreneurs in Grand Rapids & Muskegon
Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) has announced the award of 100 new grant packages through its Comcast RISE initiative in the Grand Rapids and Muskegon areas. Each recipient will receive a comprehensive package including a technology makeover, creative production, media schedule, $5,000 monetary grant, and business consultation services.
The initiative, now in its fifth year, has provided $160 million in total support to 14,500 small businesses nationwide. This is part of Comcast's Project UP, a $1 billion initiative to enhance digital opportunity and connectivity. The latest round of grants will also benefit entrepreneurs in Boston, Nashville, Seattle, and South Valley, totaling 500 recipients this year.
Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) ha annunciato l'assegnazione di 100 nuovi pacchetti di sovvenzioni attraverso l'iniziativa Comcast RISE nelle aree di Grand Rapids e Muskegon. Ogni beneficiario riceverà un pacchetto completo che include un restyling tecnologico, produzione creativa, pianificazione media, una sovvenzione in denaro di $5.000 e servizi di consulenza aziendale.
L'iniziativa, giunta al suo quinto anno, ha erogato $160 milioni di supporto a 14.500 piccole imprese a livello nazionale. Fa parte del Project UP di Comcast, un programma da $1 miliardo volto a migliorare l'accesso digitale e la connettività. L'ultimo ciclo di sovvenzioni avrà beneficiari anche a Boston, Nashville, Seattle e South Valley, per un totale di 500 destinatari quest'anno.
Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) anunció la adjudicación de 100 nuevos paquetes de subvenciones mediante su iniciativa Comcast RISE en las zonas de Grand Rapids y Muskegon. Cada beneficiario recibirá un paquete integral que incluye una actualización tecnológica, producción creativa, programación de medios, una subvención monetaria de $5,000 y servicios de consultoría empresarial.
La iniciativa, ahora en su quinto año, ha destinado $160 millones en apoyo a 14,500 pequeñas empresas en todo el país. Forma parte del Project UP de Comcast, una iniciativa de $1,000 millones para mejorar la oportunidad digital y la conectividad. La última ronda de subvenciones también beneficiará a empresarios en Boston, Nashville, Seattle y South Valley, alcanzando 500 beneficiarios este año.
Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA)가 그랜드래피즈와 머스키건 지역에서 Comcast RISE 프로그램을 통해 100건의 신규 보조금 패키지를 수여했다고 발표했습니다. 각 수혜자는 기술 업그레이드, 크리에이티브 제작, 미디어 일정, $5,000 현금 보조금 및 비즈니스 컨설팅 서비스를 포함한 종합 패키지를 받게 됩니다.
이 프로그램은 5년 차를 맞아 전국의 14,500개 중소기업에 대해 총 $1억6천만의 지원을 제공해왔습니다. 이는 디지털 기회와 연결성을 강화하기 위한 Comcast의 $10억 규모 프로젝트인 Project UP의 일부입니다. 이번 보조금 최신 라운드는 보스턴, 내슈빌, 시애틀, 사우스 밸리의 기업가들도 지원하여 올해 총 500명 수혜자를 기록할 예정입니다.
Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) a annoncé l'attribution de 100 nouveaux packages de subventions via son initiative Comcast RISE dans les régions de Grand Rapids et Muskegon. Chaque bénéficiaire recevra un package complet incluant une révision technologique, une production créative, un plan média, une subvention en espèces de 5 000 $ et des services de conseil aux entreprises.
Cette initiative, désormais dans sa cinquième année, a fourni 160 millions de dollars de soutien à 14 500 petites entreprises à l'échelle nationale. Elle fait partie du Project UP de Comcast, une initiative d'un milliard de dollars visant à renforcer l'accès numérique et la connectivité. La dernière série de subventions profitera également aux entrepreneurs de Boston, Nashville, Seattle et South Valley, pour un total de 500 bénéficiaires cette année.
Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) hat die Vergabe von 100 neuen Förderpaketen im Rahmen seiner Comcast RISE-Initiative für die Regionen Grand Rapids und Muskegon bekanntgegeben. Jeder Empfänger erhält ein umfassendes Paket, das ein Technologie-Upgrade, kreative Produktion, Mediaplanung, einen Geldzuschuss von $5.000 sowie Unternehmensberatungsleistungen umfasst.
Die Initiative befindet sich im fünften Jahr und hat bundesweit $160 Millionen an Unterstützung für 14.500 kleine Unternehmen bereitgestellt. Sie ist Teil von Comcasts Project UP, einer $1 Milliarde-Initiative zur Förderung digitaler Chancen und Konnektivität. Die jüngste Förderrunde kommt außerdem Unternehmern in Boston, Nashville, Seattle und South Valley zugute und erreicht dieses Jahr insgesamt 500 Empfänger.
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Now in its fifth year, Comcast RISE has delivered
Awardees will receive a technology makeover powered by Comcast Business, creative production and a media schedule from Comcast Advertising, educational resources, a
Now in its fifth year, Comcast RISE is part of Project UP, the company's
In addition to the greater
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Each Comcast RISE recipient will receive a comprehensive grant package that includes:
- TECHNOLOGY MAKEOVER – Computer equipment and 12 months of internet, voice, and cybersecurity services by Comcast Business.
- CREATIVE PRODUCTION & MEDIA – Professionally produced 30-second TV commercial, media strategy consultation, and a 180-day linear media schedule from Comcast Advertising.
- EDUCATION RESOURCES – 24/7 access for one-year to online entrepreneurship courses, learning modules, and resources for small business owners.
- MONETARY GRANT –
$5,000 grant to support business operations or growth initiatives. - BUSINESS COACHING – Personalized assessment and coaching sessions to help business owners identify opportunities to grow their businesses.
Comcast Business powers more small businesses in America than any other provider plus equips them with the advanced technology solutions they need to thrive.
Comcast Advertising is a global leader in data, media, and technology, that uses multiscreen TV to foster connections between brands and their audiences.
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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