This week on This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, the focus is on Comcast RISE, a small business grant program. Michelle Oyola McGovern, the Vice President of Government Affairs for Comcast Florida, explains that Comcast RISE selects 100 grant recipients to receive monetary and support services to help their small businesses grow.
Rich Rollins, the Vice President of Comcast Business, outlines the criteria for applicants to be considered for the Comcast RISE grant. Interested individuals must have been in business for at least three years, be independently owned, and have less than 100 employees. The program’s focus on supporting veteran-owned businesses makes it particularly appealing to those who have served our country and are looking to start or grow their own businesses.
One of the previous winners of the Comcast RISE grant is Nichole Mobley, who runs T&N Xpress, a logistics and transportation company. She received a grant during the COVID-19 pandemic, which helped her create a video showcasing her business and attract new clients. Mobley shares her insights and experiences with Rich Rollins and Michelle Oyola McGovern on this week’s podcast episode.
The Comcast RISE program is 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 by giving back to those who need it most.
