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Comcast RISE to Provide 100 Grand Rapids and Muskegon Small Businesses with Comprehensive Grant Packages
Comcast RISE to Award $3 Million in Grants to 100 Local Small Businesses GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Comcast announced Grand
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[{"type":"text","content":"Comcast RISE to Award $3 Million in Grants to 100 Local Small Businesses \nGRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Comcast announced Grand Rapids, Muskegon, and surrounding areas will be one of five regions where eligible small businesses will have the opportunity receive grants through Comcast RISE. The program will provide 100 small businesses with comprehensive packages that include a technology makeover, creative production, a media schedule, educational resources, a $5,000 monetary grant, and business consultation services. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nBeginning on May 1, and through May 31, eligible businesses in Grand Rapids and Muskegon can apply for a grant package at www.ComcastRISE.com.\nGrant packages will include: \nTECHNOLOGY MAKEOVER – Computer equipment and Internet, Voice, and Cybersecurity services for 12 months. (Taxes and other fees may apply for tech makeover services.)CREATIVE PRODUCTION & MEDIA – Professionally produced 30-second TV commercial, plus a media strategy consultation and a 180-day linear media schedule. (Taxes and other fees may apply for production and media services.)EDUCATION RESOURCES – 12-month access to online entrepreneurship courses, learning modules, and resources for small business owners.MONETARY GRANT – $5,000 monetary grant.COACHING SESSIONS – Business assessment and coaching that provides business owners with recommendations on how to help grow their businesses.\"Small business owners in Grand Rapids and Muskegon serve as the economic and innovation engines of their communities,\" said Sonya Callahan, Regional Vice President, Comcast Business, Heartland. \"Comcast RISE is all about uplifting local entrepreneurs, supporting the growth of small businesses, and our continued commitment to their success.\"\nGrand Rapids and Muskegon are home to a number of former Comcast RISE winners, including Delight in Designs (Grand Rapids), Body Builders Collision & Custom Cars (Kentwood), A Solution B (Wyoming), and Servicios De Esperanza (Muskegon). \n\"The saying is, 'business is never personal' – but we take the opposite approach,\" said Christian Boyd, owner of Body Builders Collision & Custom Cars. \"We're so grateful to provide a service to the community, and I'm very grateful we were chosen to participate in Comcast RISE. For any eligible business thinking about applying ...