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100 SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY AWARDED GRANTS THROUGH COMCAST RISE
Now in its third year, Comcast RISE has provided more than $125 million in monetary, marketing and technology grants to strengthen and empower small
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[{"type":"text","content":"Now in its third year, Comcast RISE has provided more than $125 million in monetary, marketing and technology grants to strengthen and empower small businesses throughout the country\n--News Direct--Comcast RISE, which aims to help businesses and their communities thrive through economic growth, has announced that 100 small businesses in Multnomah County will receive comprehensive grant packages that include business consultation services, educational resources, a $5,000 monetary grant, creative production, media schedule and a technology makeover. The distribution of these grants is part of Comcast’s ongoing commitment to supporting the growth of all small businesses, while advancing the objectives of diversity, equity, inclusion and community investment. “I want to thank Comcast for its commitment to taking tangible actions that can drive long-term impact for change,” said Portland City Commissioner Carmen Rubio at a Comcast RISE launch event at the Portland Mercato on May 30, 2023. “Collaborations like these, with leaders like Comcast stepping up to the plate, show us that we all have a part to play in the solution. When our economy thrives locally and inclusively, neighborhoods, families, communities and businesses, we all benefit.” Comcast is particularly focused on uplifting small businesses, as they make up 95% of all companies in Portland. Nearly 600 small businesses in Multnomah County submitted applications for the Comcast RISE grants. Still recovering from pandemic-related economic downturn, many small businesses need external support to navigate the ever-changing commercial landscape. Small businesses are a dynamic element in Portland and part of what makes the city unique. SmartAssets reports that approximately 24% of Multnomah County locals have small business incomes.“During the past two and a half years, we have listened to feedback and taken the learnings from this program and have found new ways to further empower and strengthen even more small businesses and entrepreneurs, who are the backbone of our economy and local communities,” said Loren Hudson, SVP and Chief Diversity Officer for Comcast Cable. “By offering grant packages that include complimentary marketing, technology, financial grants, business consulting, entrepreneurship training, we can further our efforts to positively impact small businesses, int...