Comcast is committed to amplifying diverse voices, advancing equity and fostering inclusion. August is National Black Business Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the vital role Black-owned businesses play in our local communities and overall economy. For the last two and a half years, small businesses have been dealing with the ongoing impact of […]
Supporting Small and Black-owned Businesses Lifts Us All Up
While the pandemic’s ripple effect has impacted many businesses, a recent National Bureau of Economic Research study revealed Black, Indigenous and People of Color-owned (BIPOC) organizations have taken a bigger hit. Nationally, the number of Black business owners plummeted from 1.1 million in February 2020 to 640,000 in April — a 41% loss in a […]
5 Ways Small Businesses Can Prepare for the Future
Small businesses have been through a lot this year. They have been faced with constant challenges like adjusting to remote work and figuring out new ways to get their products and services to their customers, all while making sure employees and customers stay safe and healthy. Without a doubt, small business owners have a lot […]
Comcast RISE Awards Six Black-Owned, Small Businesses in Central Pennsylvania with Marketing and Technology Resources and Makeovers
Multi-year Program Opens Eligibility to Small Businesses Owned by Black, Indigenous and People of Color HARRISBURG – December 3, 2020 – Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) today announced the first round of Comcast RISE award recipients —over 700 businesses will receive consulting, media and creative production services from Effectv, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable, or […]
Comcast Employee Profile: Douglas Vogel
When Product Management Director Doug Vogel’s team was asked to develop a first-in-class IP solution for Penn State Hershey Medical Center, they imagined how they could improve a patient’s medical experience through access to information. The project was complex, but Doug’s training as a private pilot helped him look at it from 10,000 feet and […]