Is Space Command Leaving, Comcast Rise Grants Awarded, Importance of Shopping Local

In fall 2024, the Comcast RISE program selected 100 small businesses in El Paso and Pueblo Counties to receive a generous tech and media package as well as a $5000 grant to strengthen their businesses. 

Now in it’s fourth year, 14,000 recipients in 1,410 cities across 38 states were selected as Comcast RISE recipients, including a diverse roster from restaurants and barber shops, to professional services, childcare centers and retail shops.

Recipients received:

CONSULTATION: Assessment of business and tactical planning; business-to-business coaching; and mentorship to advise on how to grow business.

 

EDUCATION RESOURCES: Educational content and resources tailored to individual companies based on where they are in their business lifecycle.

 

 

MONETARY GRANT: $5,000 monetary grant to invest in growth and sustainability.

 

CREATIVE PRODUCTION & MEDIA: Turnkey production of a 30-second TV commercial, plus a media strategy consultation and 180-day media placement schedule.

TECHNOLOGY MAKEOVER: Computer equipment and Internet, Voice and Cybersecurity services for 12 months.