Is Space Command Leaving, Comcast Rise Grants Awarded, Importance of Shopping Local
Description
In fall 2024, the Comcast RISE program selected 100 small businesses in El Paso and Pueblo Counties to receive a generous tech and media package as well as a $5000 grant to strengthen their businesses.
Now in it’s fourth year, 14,000 recipients in 1,410 cities across 38 states were selected as Comcast RISE recipients, including a diverse roster from restaurants and barber shops, to professional services, childcare centers and retail shops.
Recipients received:
CONSULTATION: Assessment of business and tactical planning; business-to-business coaching; and mentorship to advise on how to grow business.
EDUCATION RESOURCES: Educational content and resources tailored to individual companies based on where they are in their business lifecycle.
MONETARY GRANT: $5,000 monetary grant to invest in growth and sustainability.
CREATIVE PRODUCTION & MEDIA: Turnkey production of a 30-second TV commercial, plus a media strategy consultation and 180-day media placement schedule.
TECHNOLOGY MAKEOVER: Computer equipment and Internet, Voice and Cybersecurity services for 12 months.
United States
