TODAY: City of Seattle, King County and Comcast Announce Launch of Campaign to Award $3 Million In Grants for Local Small Businesses 

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Andy Colley, Comcast Washington, Andy_Colley@Comcast.com 

Karissa Braxton, City of Seattle, Office of the Mayor, Karissa.Braxton2@seattle.gov 

Amy Enbysk, Press Secretary, King County, aenbysk@kingcounty.gov 

TODAY: City of Seattle, King County and Comcast Announce Launch of Campaign to Award $3 Million In Grants for Local Small Businesses 

Comcast RISE Grants will Benefit 100 Small Businesses in Seattle and throughout King County 

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell will join Comcast and Interim King County Executive Shannon Braddock to announce the launch of a grant program that will award 100 small businesses in King County with over $3 million in monetary, marketing, and technology grants through the Comcast RISE program. Seattle and King County have been selected as one of only five regions nationwide where Comcast is investing in eligible small businesses, supporting the local economy.

The City of Seattle and King County are partnering with Comcast to amplify outreach and encourage eligible businesses to apply, building on ongoing efforts to support local small business stabilization and growth. From May 1-31, eligible small businesses in King County can apply for the Comcast RISE program at www.ComcastRISE.com. Winners will be notified in August.  

The $3 million investment is a part of Comcast RISE, which is supporting the growth of small businesses and entrepreneurs committed to uplifting their local communities. Comcast RISE grant packages include a technology makeover, creative production, a media schedule, educational resources, a $5,000 monetary grant, and business consultation services. 

WHEN 

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 9:30 am 

WHERE 

For location details please email Andy Colley at Andy_Colley@Comcast.com

WHO 

Mayor Bruce Harrell, City of Seattle 

Interim King County Executive Shannon Braddock 

Marianne Bichsel, Comcast External Affairs Vice President 

Ollie Garrett, President & CEO, Tabor 100 

Tuyen Than, Director of Operations for Drag and Drop and Comcast RISE grant recipient 

Claire Sumadiwirya, owner of Bellden Cafe and Comcast RISE grant recipient 

Rachel Smith, President & CEO, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce 

WHAT 

The purpose of this announcement is to encourage business owners to apply for relief grants, services, and solutions to ensure success over the long-term. Visuals and Interviews Available. 

 

 

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