Comcast RISE: A $500,000 Grant Program Supporting Small Businesses in Northeast Florida, Focused on Veteran-Owned Businesses

The latest episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition focuses on Comcast RISE, a grant program aimed at supporting small businesses. In this edition, the show delves into the details of the program and how it has been making a difference in Northeast Florida.

Comcast RISE has recently announced $500,000 in grants for entrepreneurs in the region. Michelle Oyola McGovern, Vice President of Government Affairs for Comcast Florida, explains that the program selects 100 grant recipients to receive monetary and support services to help their small businesses grow. This includes services such as commercials and training.

One of the reasons why Jacksonville was chosen as one of the five cities for the Comcast RISE program is its large veteran population. The focus is on supporting veteran-owned businesses and providing them with the resources they need to succeed.

Nichole Mobley, owner of T&N Xpress, is one of the previous winners of the Comcast RISE grant. She received funding during the COVID-19 pandemic which helped her create a video showcasing her business and attract new clients. Mobley, along with Rich Rollins, Vice President of Comcast Business, and Michelle Oyola McGovern shared their experiences and insights on how the program has positively impacted their businesses.

The Comcast RISE program provides an opportunity for small businesses in Northeast Florida to receive financial support and resources to help them thrive and expand. Through grants and services like commercials and training, Comcast RISE is making a positive impact on the local business community.

Interested individuals must have been in business for at least three years, be independently owned, and have less than 100 employees to be considered for the Comcast RISE grant. Applicants should submit their business plan along with other necessary documents to apply for this opportunity.

Overall, this episode highlights how Comcast RISE is empowering small business owners in Northeast Florida by providing them with financial support and resources to help them succeed.