100 Small Businesses in Southeast Michigan to be named Comcast RISE Recipients
Comcast announced that 100 small businesses in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties will be named Comcast RISE recipients and awarded packages that include business consultation services, educational resources, a monetary grant, creative production, a media schedule, and a technology makeover.
Comcast RISE stands for Representation, Investment, Strength, and Empowerment and was created in November 2020 to help small businesses hardest hit by COVID-19. The program continues to evolve from helping businesses survive the pandemic, to helping businesses and their communities thrive with a focus on economic growth. Comcast RISE is part of Project UP, Comcast’s comprehensive initiative to advance digital equity and help build a future of unlimited possibilities.
How can I apply?
Between June 1-30, eligible small businesses in metro Detroit, will be able to apply for the Comcast RISE program at www.ComcastRISE.com. A total of 100 grants per city will be announced in August and awarded in September 2023.
Eligibility requirements include:
- Owner is at least 18 years of age or older and is the primary decision maker, and is actively engaged in the day-to-day operation of the business
- No more than 100 full-time and part-time employees
- Established business operations for at least three calendar years
- Business has been revenue-generating in the 12 months prior to the application window
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