Comcast RISE Set to Award a Total of $500,000 to Small Businesses in Greater Jacksonville - Seite 2

“Small businesses are the heartbeat of a local economy. It’s important for us to connect them with fast Internet, root for their success, and support them with resources,” said Rich Rollins, Vice President of Business Services at Comcast Florida. “We're so happy Comcast RISE is back in Jacksonville this year and awarding 100 small businesses with grants, education and resources to help grow their business.”

Comcast RISE is part of Project UP, the company’s $1 billion commitment to advance digital equity through programs and community partnerships that connect people to the Internet, advance economic mobility and open doors for the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, storytellers and creators.

Now in its fourth year, Comcast RISE has nationally awarded 13,500 small businesses over $125 million in monetary, marketing, and technology grants. More information and the applications to apply are available at www.ComcastRISE.com

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