Verizon Expands COVID-19 Small Business Support up to $7.5M With New Grant to LISC - Seite 2

“Small businesses are the economic backbone of our communities,” said Maurice A. Jones, LISC president and CEO. “Thanks to Verizon’s generous support, we are able to support entrepreneurs that have otherwise not been able to access relief programs - especially those owned by women, minorities and veterans - and in the process, protect the jobs and economic activity that are vital to the nation’s long-term recovery.”

Verizon’s ongoing commitment to small businesses

In addition to funding, Verizon is bringing its products, tools and expertise to help small businesses optimize their digital presence and work through business challenges during this crisis. Some of those efforts include:

• A partnership with Hello Alice, a platform that supports under-represented small business owners, to offer resources and mentorship for small businesses.
• A partner of the American Express ‘Stand for Small’ program, a coalition of more than 40 companies that have come together to provide meaningful support to small businesses.
• A free small business webinar series featuring experts offering useful advice for small business owners, including practical, actionable insights and tips.
• Yahoo Small Business is offering a free one-year subscription to Business Maker which includes a website, domain and business email to help businesses get online, plus consultation time with a small business expert.
• Verizon employees are offering their expertise and mentorship support through virtual volunteer programs.
• Verizon has extended its commitment to keep small businesses* connected through June 30 and will neither terminate service nor charge late fees to customers that notify the company of their inability to pay their bills due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. 

To date, Verizon’s total COVID-19 crisis commitment now stands at over $50 million in contributions and donations to nonprofits around the globe. You can find more information on Verizon’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic here. 

^{*Includes small business customers with 50 lines or less.}

About Verizon
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on June 30, 2000 and is celebrating its 20th year as one of the world’s leading providers of technology, communications, information and entertainment products and services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $131.9 billion in 2019.  The company offers voice, data and video services and solutions on its award-winning networks and platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and control.