Comcast RISE was created to invest in the success of small businesses owned by Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC)
Comcast RISE was created to invest in the success of small businesses owned by Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) by providing valuable and practical support. On November 24, Comcast announced the first round of Comcast RISE award recipients —over 700 businesses are receiving consulting, media and creative production services from Effectv, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable, or a technology makeover rom Comcast Business, based on their specific needs. On March 2, Comcast announced the second round of Comcast RISE award recipients —over 1,000 small businesses that will receive services from Effectv or Comcast Business. Second-round recipients hail from 422 cities in 34 states and include a diverse roster of small businesses from restaurants and salons, to professional services and retail shops.
The next wave of applications for Comcast RISE business and marketing services awards opened on Feb. 8, 2021, and will close on May 7, 2021. For more information, visit www.comcastrise.com
About Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company with three primary businesses: Comcast Cable, NBCUniversal, and Sky. Comcast Cable is one of the United States’ largest high-speed internet, video, and phone providers to residential customers under the Xfinity brand, and also provides these services to businesses. It also provides wireless and security and automation services to residential customers under the Xfinity brand. NBCUniversal is global and operates news, entertainment and sports cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, television production operations, television station groups, Universal Pictures, and Universal Parks and Resorts. Sky is one of Europe's leading media and entertainment companies, connecting customers to a broad range of video content through its pay television services. It also provides communications services, including residential high-speed internet, phone, and wireless services. Sky operates the Sky News broadcast network and sports and entertainment networks, produces original content, and has exclusive content rights. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.
About Comcast Business
About Comcast Business Comcast Business offers Ethernet, Internet, Wi-Fi, Voice, TV and Managed Enterprise Solutions to help organizations of all sizes transform their business. Powered by an advanced network, and backed by 24/7 customer support, Comcast Business is one of the largest contributors to the growth of Comcast Cable. Comcast Business is the nation’s largest cable provider to small and mid-size businesses and has emerged as a force in the Enterprise market; recognized over the last two years by leading industry associations as one of the fastest growing providers of Ethernet services. For more information, call 866- 429-3085. Follow on Twitter @ComcastBusiness and on other social media networks at http://business.comcast.com/social.