Above: Viviana Rodriguez-Smith outside her gallery E14 located in Old Oakland. Comcast will award $1 million in total grants to 100 Oakland small businesses owned by people of color. The recipients are among nearly 6,700 entrepreneurs nationwide who have been selected through the Comcast RISE program, which provides marketing, technology, and capital support to small […]
Diverse Oakland Businesses, It’s Your Last Chance to Get $10,000
This week is the last week businesses in Oakland can apply for the Comcast RISE Investment Fund. The Investment Fund is providing 100 businesses owned by people of color, including African American, Indigenous, Hispanic and Asian American, with a $10,000 monetary grant. The application for the program opened on October 1st and closes this Thursday, October 14th. Businesses are eligible to apply if […]
Oakland Small Businesses Owned by People of Color Apply Today to Receive a $10,000 Grant from Comcast RISE
Today, it was announced that the Comcast RISE Investment Fund will award $1 million in grants to 100 Oakland small businesses (1 to 25 employees) owned by people of color, including Black, Indigenous, Hispanic and Asian American individuals. Starting today until October 14, business owners can apply for $10,000 monetary grants to help their business reach new heights. During a virtual […]
California BIPOC-Owned Businesses to Support During National Small Business Week (May 2 – 8)
In celebration of the 2021 Small Business Week that runs May 2 – 8, we are featuring six California small businesses for you to support. From all your aromatherapy needs to your next dental visit, if you are in their area be sure to check them out. Level 5 Salon, San Leandro, CA Chew Dental Group, Fremont, CA Scent & Fire Candle Company, Fresno, CA Valley […]
Three CA Women and BIPOC-Owned RISE Businesses to Support this Women’s History Month
From 2014 to 2019, the number of businesses owned by women of color increased by 43%, doubling the growth rate of women-owned businesses (21%) — but some of these businesses have struggled to get the support they need during the Covid-19 pandemic. In celebration of Women’s History Month, we want to highlight three California–based Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) and women-owned […]