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Comcast RISE, Initiative to Support and Strengthen Small Businesses, Awards 100 Memphians With Comprehensive Grant Packages
Now in its third year, Comcast RISE celebrates having provided 13,500 businesses with more than $125 million in monetary, marketing, and technology grants to
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nNow in its third year, Comcast RISE celebrates having provided 13,500 businesses with more than $125 million in monetary, marketing, and technology grants to date\n\n\n MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nToday, Comcast announced the names of the 100 businesses in Memphis that will receive comprehensive grant packages, which include business consultation services, educational resources, a $5,000 monetary grant, creative production, media schedule, and a technology makeover. The recipients are among more than 13,500 entrepreneurs nationwide, and more than 200 small businesses in Memphis, who have been selected through the Comcast RISE program to date. Comcast RISE is committed to supporting the growth of all small businesses, while advancing the objectives of diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as community investment. The program was created to help businesses and their communities thrive, with a focus on economic growth.\n\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230823147538/en/Comcast announces the names of the 100 businesses in Memphis that will receive comprehensive grant packages (Photo: Business Wire)\n\"This is an exciting moment for Shelby County and an incredible boost for the business community,\" said Tennessee Senator Raumesh Arkbari. \"Congratulations to each of the 100 Comcast RISE winners and thank you to Comcast for their continuous support of our communities.\"\n\n\nThe cities from which recipients were chosen in this round include Baltimore, Detroit, Memphis, Philadelphia, and Portland, OR. A total of 100 grants per city, or 500 grants overall, were announced today and will be awarded in September 2023.\n\n\nA sample of Memphis grant recipients include:\n\n\n\nARCHd\n\n\n\nMuggin Coffeehouse\n\n\n\n\"We are excited to be one of the recipients of this grant - not just for how the grant will positively impact Muggin Coffeehouse, but also for what Comcast RISE stands for,” said Ken and Mary Olds of Muggin' Coffeehouse. “Comcast truly does things that impact the city of Memphis and communities alike, whether it is an investment in small businesses or empowering youth serving organizations, they stand on their word.\"\n\n\n“There could not be a better time for ARCHd to receive this incredible grant from Comcast,” said Kristen Archer, Owner ...