Putnam County Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on April 6.
The program was created to show our commitment to supporting small businesses who have been hit the hardest by the economic impact of the pandemic. In its first year, Comcast RISE provided more than $60 million in grants, marketing, and technology services to more than 6,700 small businesses owned by people of color - including Black, Indigenous, Hispanic, and Asian Americans. Comcast RISE eligibility was expanded to all women-owned businesses nationwide, furthering efforts to advance digital equity and help provide underrepresented small business owners with access to the digital tools and funding they need to thrive.
Independent small businesses are the backbone of our communities. But today, more than ever, underrepresented small business owners are hurting. The time for talking and offering short-term gestures is over. We’re putting our words into real, long-term, sustainable action through Comcast RISE. We know that Comcast alone can’t remedy complex, systemic issues. But we are deeply committed to playing an integral role in driving lasting change.
Comcast RISE stands for Representation, Investment, Strength and Empowerment. The initiative combined the talent and resources of two business units with expertise in the small business space– Effectv, the ad sales division of Comcast Cable, and Comcast Business – to sustain, support and rebuild small businesses within their combined footprints. The program is geared towards women and people of color that own small businesses.
Selected businesses could receive one or more of
the following business services :
Consulting
Advertising and marketing consultations to gain insights on how to grow your business.
Media
A linear TV media schedule over a 90-day period.
Creative Production
Turnkey production of a 30-second TV commercial plus a media strategy consultation and 90-day media schedule.
Technology Makeover
Computer equipment and complimentary connectivity, voice and security services for 12 months.
Now is the Time to Rise, Apply today. ComcastRISE.com
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