New Comcast RISE Grant Program Offers $500,000 in Funding for Northeast Florida Small Businesses

In this week’s episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, the focus is on Comcast RISE, a small business grant program that has recently announced $500,000 in grants for entrepreneurs in Northeast Florida. Michelle Oyola McGovern, the 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.

Rich Rollins, the Vice President of Comcast Business, outlines the criteria for applicants to be considered for the Comcast RISE grant. To be eligible, individuals must have been in business for at least three years, be independently owned, and have less than 100 employees. Jacksonville was selected as one of five cities for the Comcast RISE program due to its large veteran population, with a focus on supporting veteran-owned 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, along with Rollins and McGovern, share their insights and experiences on the podcast.

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