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EQS-News: CITY OF SEATTLE PARTNERS WITH COMCAST TO ANNOUNCE $1 MILLION IN GRANTS TO LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES

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Lundi, septembre 26, 2022

Small businesses make our communities vibrant places to live and work, and they have shown tremendous resilience over the last two years, said Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell.

Key Points: 
  • Small businesses make our communities vibrant places to live and work, and they have shown tremendous resilience over the last two years, said Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell.
  • The Comcast RISE grants will provide a boost for women and BIPOC-owned small businesses in Seattle, investing in an equitable recovery for our city and giving these businesses that make up the very fabric of our communities the tools needed to thrive.
  • According to a 2022 survey , almost all small businesses (97%) are concerned about inflation, and rising costs are the most significant threats small businesses currently face.
  • Independent small businesses are the backbone of our communities, and Comcast is committed to supporting them, said Rodrigo Lopez, regional senior vice president, Comcast Washington.