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A 20-year investment in Nashville


Comcast hasn’t just expanded access to tech in our city, but opportunities for small businesses, too.

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1st image - Comcast, previous RISE recipients and Nashville's famous Slim & Husky's owners at the Comcast RISE kick off in Nashville. 2nd image - Comcast pictured with Mayor Freddie O'Connell grants TechTies $130,000 to expand digital education.

Comcast RISE has helped small businesses and entrepreneurs grow to achieve their dreams + better serve our community.

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Comcast has been serving Nashville for more than 20 years. In addition to connecting our city, it has also provided opportunities for Nashville itself to grow.

Here’s a by-the-numbers look at the ways Comcast has expanded access to technology and more in the Nashville community:

Connecting locals to everyday resources

$130,000: Comcast’s contribution to expand TechTies, Metro’s Digital SkillsLink initiative, which helps Nashvillians access vital tools, support, and digital skills.

Supporting small businesses

100: How many local entrepreneurs were awarded grant packages through the Comcast RISE program.

$5,000: How much each small business received, along with a tech makeover, media support, and business coaching resources.

Strengthening communities statewide

$9.5 million: Comcast’s investment to support nonprofits, community events, and sponsorships across Tennessee.

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