100 Richmond businesses receive Comcast RISE grants

Local companies make up 20% of this year’s winners

Six juices sit on a table in front of a brick wall.

100 Richmond businesses like the Beet Box (above) have won funds and services from Comcast.

Photo via The Beet Box

100 Richmond businesses were included in this year’s recipients of Comcast RISE grants. In addition to a $5,000 grant, awardees receive consulting, creative production services, and a “tech makeover” from Comcast.

This year, 500 small businesses nationwide were awarded grants. Richmond businesses made up 20% of those winners.

Among the recipients were The Beet Box, Lock It Plates, Cuts & Styles Hair Studio, Dayum this is my Jam, and Cason Funnel Cakes. See the full list of grant recipients.

This year’s round of grant winners were announced on Tuesday, Aug. 13. Since Comcast RISE began in 2020, it has awarded grants to 14,000+ small businesses around the country.

Want to find a full guide to products made in the River City? We’ve got you covered.

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