GRAND RAPIDS – Comcast announced Grand Rapids, Muskegon and surrounding areas will be one of five regions where eligible small businesses will have the opportunity to receive grants through Comcast RISE.
The program will provide 100 small businesses with comprehensive packages that include a technology makeover, creative production, a media schedule, providing $3 million total to winning businesses.
Comcast RISE grant program to benefit Grand Rapids and Muskegon small businesses.
“Small business owners in Grand Rapids and Muskegon serve as the economic and innovation engines of their communities,” said Sonya Callahan, Regional Vice President, Comcast Business Heartland. “Comcast RISE is all about uplifting local entrepreneurs supporting the growth of small businesses, and our continued commitment to their success.”
Beginning May 1, and through May 31, eligible businesses in Grand Rapids and Muskegon can apply for a grant package at www.comcastrise.com.
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 scheduled. (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 grant.
Coaching Sessions: Business assessment and coaching that provides business owners and recommendations on how to grow their businesses.
Grand Rapids and Muskegon are home to a number of former Comcast RISE winners, includingDelight in Designs (Grand Rapids), Body Builders Collision & Custom Cars (Kentwood), A Solution B (Wyoming), and Servicios De Esperanza (Muskegon).
A total of 100 grants per region, or 500 overall, will be announced in August. This year’s recipients, across Grand Rapids and Muskegon, Boston, Nashville, Seattle and South Valley, UT will join the 14,000 entrepreneurs nationwide who have been supported through Comcast RISE since the program launched in 2020.
Comcast RISE is part of Project UP, the company’s comprehensive initiative to create digital opportunity and help build a future of unlimited possibilities.
My information on eligibility requirements and details on how to apply are available at www.comcastrise.Com
