Comcast Supports Small Business Growth, Awarding 100 Grant Packages to Greater Boston Entrepreneurs
Comcast announced the award of 100 grant packages to small businesses in Greater Boston through Comcast RISE, an initiative that fuels the growth of American entrepreneurs and helps to strengthen local communities. The grant awards will be distributed in September.
Now in its fifth year, Comcast RISE is part of Project UP, the company’s $1 billion initiative aimed at connecting people to the Internet, providing digital opportunity, and building a future of unlimited possibilities. To date, Comcast RISE has provided a total of $160 million in monetary, marketing, and technology resources to 14,500 small businesses nationwide ─ underscoring Comcast’s belief that when small businesses thrive, communities thrive.
In addition to Greater Boston, grant recipients were announced in four other regions: Grand Rapids, MI; Nashville, TN; Seattle, WA; and South Valley, UT, bringing the total to 500 small businesses selected for Comcast RISE grants this year.
Greater Boston grant recipients include 100 small businesses across industries such as food service, retail, media, and professional services. Recipients include:
- Rubato (Quincy, MA), a modern Hong Kong café, which specializes in breakfast and lunch options.
- V-Healthy Boston (Roslindale, MA), a family-friendly café offering nutritious meal-replacement smoothies, high-quality protein coffees and teas.
“Being selected for Comcast RISE is an incredible honor and the latest recognition for my restaurant, which serves modern Hong Kong cuisine,” said Laurence Louie, chef and owner of Rubato in Quincy, MA. “This support from Comcast will help us amplify our story, drive growth, and deepen our ability to serve the Quincy and South Shore areas.”
“Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy,” said Dalila Wilson-Scott, EVP and Chief Impact & Inclusion Officer, Comcast Corporation & President, Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation. “Comcast RISE is just one of the ways we’re investing in entrepreneurs who drive innovation, create jobs, and build stronger communities. This is about more than grants, it’s about providing the resources and support to drive long-term local impact.”
“Comcast RISE reflects our commitment to supporting small businesses across the Greater Boston area,” said Carolyne Hannan, Senior Vice Presidents of Comcast’s New England Region. “By empowering 100 small businesses with the tools they need to grow and thrive, we’re helping to strengthen the heart of our neighborhoods and communities.”
“My team and I canvassed with local Comcast employees on a block-by-block basis from East Boston to Dorchester to get the word out about Comcast RISE this spring. We could not be more delighted that 100 Greater Boston businesses were selected,” said Eric Esteves, Executive Director of Boston Main Streets Foundation. “Bringing small businesses grant resources is central to our mission and we look forward to seeing these Boston businesses thrive with help from Comcast RISE.”
Each Comcast RISE recipient will receive a comprehensive grant package that includes:
- TECHNOLOGY MAKEOVER – Computer equipment and 12 months of Internet, voice, and cybersecurity services by Comcast Business.
- CREATIVE PRODUCTION & MEDIA – Professionally produced 30-second TV commercial, media strategy consultation, and a 180-day linear media schedule from Comcast Advertising.
- EDUCATION RESOURCES – 24/7 access for one-year to online entrepreneurship courses, learning modules, and resources for small business owners.
- MONETARY GRANT – $5,000 monetary grant to support business operations or growth initiatives.
- BUSINESS COACHING – Personalized assessment and coaching sessions to help business owners identify opportunities to grow their businesses.
Comcast Business powers more small businesses in America than any other provider plus equips them with the advanced technology solutions they need to thrive.
Comcast Advertising is a global leader in media, technology and advertising that fosters powerful connections between brands and their audiences.
2025 Comcast RISE Boston Recipients:
A Trike Called Funk LLC
Alex Sweder Art
Align Healthcare LLC
Allumette Candle Co
Aloha Life Digital LLC
Arc Angel Communications LLC
Be Heard LLC
Bees And Thank You LLC
Black Owned Bos LLC
Blck Dmnd Consulting LLC
Boston Electrical Solutions Inc.
Boston Language Hub LLC
Buttonwood Communications, Inc.
Canvas Event Studio Inc.
Chainmail Communications LLC
Cntxt.agency LLC
Coils to Locs LLC
Curio Spice Company
Dog Child Enterprises LLC
Dot Connector Consulting
Dr. Lucy LLC
Dray Drinks LLC
Drive Your Life LLC
D’s Bakeshop LLC
DVM Consulting Corp
EmbraceWell LLC
EmVision LLC
EPINEC LLC
Esquare Lab Inc.
Essential Advanced Skincare
Fab Fiestas, LLC
Family Hardware Corp.
Fava Bean LLC
Fit4Life Movement
Flame Bearers LLC
Flavia Leal Institute Inc.
Front Line of Fresh Barbershop
Generation NYX LLC
Hairmates Salon LLC
Hearing Partnership LLC
Hipstitch
Hot Chix Boston, Inc.
Human Movement Lab
Ionic Development Company
Katz Enterprises LLC
Kay’s Curries LLC
Keisha Marshall’s Family Child
Keva Health Inc.
KFL Strategies LLC
Kikori Inc.
KPP Consulting LLC
La Abundancia Bakery Corp
Language School of Boston, Inc.
Leah Goldman LLC
Living Become LLC
Living Harmony LLC
McBrayer Multiprises, Inc.
MDAB LLC
Merry Go Rounds
Meyotte Consulting
Mobile Serves by Nirvs
Naomi Monique LLC
NeoSteed LLC
Ngoc-Tran Vu
Nicoya Construction
Nordee Enterprise LLC
Numbers in Boxes LLC
OMZE Authentic Tequila
Pizza 24 Inc.
Prisere LLC
Rai Family Enterprises LLC
ReprezentU LLC
RoomEscapers
Rosetta Languages Inc.
Rubato
Salvaged Roots Hair and Beauty
ScalpHelp™
SCOOP LLC
Shahani Design LLC
Sharps Cuts Corp
Skills4Today
SLW&P Hong Kong Restaurant Inc.
Solomon Consulting Group
Spiridoula Politis
Sumiao Xiang Restaurant LLC
Synterex, Inc.
Taylor & Burns Inc.
The Bivium Group
Theohari Lambrinos
TQM Wealth Partners LLC
Urban Pharm
Uwila Warrior LLC
Velasquez Tax & Business Service
V-Healthy
Voyager LLC
VUE Health LLC
Wellest Integrative Health
With Love By Bug
WOOM LLC
Zenagos LLC