{"id":389758,"date":"2020-11-30T11:56:30","date_gmt":"2020-11-30T16:56:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=389758"},"modified":"2020-11-30T11:56:30","modified_gmt":"2020-11-30T16:56:30","slug":"comcast-rise-awards-more-than-40-black-owned-small-businesses-in-houston-with-marketing-resources-and-technology-makeovers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/comcast-rise-awards-more-than-40-black-owned-small-businesses-in-houston-with-marketing-resources-and-technology-makeovers\/","title":{"rendered":"Comcast RISE Awards More Than 40 Black-Owned, Small Businesses in Houston with Marketing Resources and Technology Makeovers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Comcast RISE Awards More Than 40 Black-Owned, Small Businesses in Houston with Marketing Resources and Technology Makeovers<\/b><\/p>\n

Multi-year Program Opens Eligibility to Small Businesses Owned by Black, Indigenous and People of Color<\/i><\/p>\n

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–
\nComcast Business today announced that 43 small businesses in Houston were recipients of Comcast RISE<\/a> awards. The awards will allow these businesses to receive consulting, media and creative production services from Effectv, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable, or technology upgrades from Comcast Business based on their specific needs. The news is part of Comcast\u2019s broader announcement of more than 700 businesses that were selected as winners in the first round of Comcast RISE. Recipients in 285 cities in 29 states include a diverse roster of small business from restaurants and salons, to professional services and retail shops.\n<\/p>\n

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\nToday, the next phase of Comcast RISE, the multi-year, multi-faceted initiative launched in October to help strengthen small businesses hard hit by COVID-19, opens eligibility to include Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)-owned, small businesses. They can apply at www.ComcastRISE.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

\n\u201cWhat an honor to have been selected as a Comcast RISE recipient. My industry has been shattered by this pandemic,\u201d said Rosalind Moore, Owner of Perfect Touch Promotions Event & Production company. \u201cIn person special events came to a complete halt and overwhelmingly impacted our revenue. Comcast RISE will provide advertising and marketing consultation resources to ignite, elevate and shift our business to market and present futuristic hybrid events with excellence.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\nThe recipients in Houston include:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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\nCompany Name\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nCity\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nAll-N-One Services, LLC\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nHumble\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nBad Habits Auto Repair Shop\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nTomball\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nBay Area Cleaning Professionals\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nBaytown\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nBlackwell Solutions LLC\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nHouston\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nChris R Crockett DBA Jackson Hewitt Tax Service\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nHouston\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nCreative Edge marketing\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nHouston\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nCts Certified Services LLC\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nHouston\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nDivine Connections\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nFresno\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nElite Dental Wellness\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nHouston\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nEnvy Events by Anvy\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nHouston\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nFresh Start Therapeutic Services LLC\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nHumble\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nGraceful Tax and Financial Services\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nHouston\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nHappy Me Tee\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nHouston\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nHeavenly Kreations Pastries\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nHouston\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nHeavy Armour Security\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nHouston\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nHolcomb Accounting and Taxes\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nSpring\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nHope Over Hurt\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nHouston\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nKenya Nicole Co. LLC dba Kenya Nicole and the Business Builder Team\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nHouston\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nKinky Kurly Straight The Salon LLC\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nManvel\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nLettuce Live\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nHouston\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nL’Renee & Associates\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nHouston\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nMelodrama Boutique, LLC\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nHouston\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nMrs. Vitals Vision Academy\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nRosharon\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nNacho Average Meals\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nHouston\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nNCMPRBL\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nStafford\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nNurturing Companions\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nHouston\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nPerfect Touch Promotions\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nMissouri City\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nPimp The Pen Records and Production LLC\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nHouston\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nPinnacle Detail\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nHockley\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nPleasure Body Spa\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nHouston\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nProgressive Rehabilitation Services\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nHouston\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nRA Design Studio LLC\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nHouston\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nRavlin Martial Arts\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nHouston\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nRidges Barber and Beauty\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nCypress\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nShe’s Happy Hair\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nHouston\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nShowtime Bar and Lounge\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nHouston\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nSosa Auto Sales\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nHouston\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nSuccess Tax Relief LLC\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nLa Porte\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nThe Jewelry Instructor Inc.\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nHouston\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nThe S. Davis Law Group, PLLC\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nHouston\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nThe Spearhead Group Inc.\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nHouston\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nTraining and Leadership Consulting, LLC\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nHouston\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nVelvet Rope Experience LLC DBA VRE Training Solutions\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nHouston\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

\nThe first phase of Comcast RISE, which stands for \u201cRepresentation, Investment, Strength and Empowerment,\u201d focused on U.S. Black-owned, small businesses, those hit hardest by the pandemic according to a recent study<\/a> from the National Bureau of Economic Research. Comcast RISE brings together two of the company\u2019s brands \u2014 Comcast Business and Effectv, both with expertise in the small business space \u2014 to empower business owners with the expertise and resources needed to navigate the economic effects of the pandemic.\n<\/p>\n

\n\u201cFueling the success of small businesses is what our business is all about. We partner with them to better understand their needs and what we can do to help them grow. Our success is their success,\u201d said James Lavallee, Vice President, Sales Marketing, Effectv. \u201cThat\u2019s why, at a time when so many in our small business communities are struggling, it\u2019s incredibly humbling to be able to give back and share our knowledge and resources with those hardest by the pandemic. We want to help our partners and communities rise.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\nComcast RISE consists of the following main components:\n<\/p>\n