Comcast RISE Profile: A Solution B
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How Comcast RISE Empowers Small Businesses
The Comcast RISE program helps support small businesses nationwide. Announced on April 10, 2025, Grand Rapids and Muskegon were recently selected as one of five total Comcast RISE regions. Starting now through May 31, 2025, local entrepreneurs are invited to apply at www.comcastrise.com. A total of 100 Greater Grand Rapids and Muskegon grants will be awarded and announced in August 2025.
What is Comcast RISE?
Comcast RISE is supporting the growth of small businesses and entrepreneurs committed to uplifting their local communities. Eligible small businesses receive comprehensive packages that include a technology makeover, creative production, a media schedule, educational resources, a $5,000 monetary grant, and business consultation services.
Meet Reynelda Jones at A Solution B
A 2020 Comcast RISE recipient, A Solution B offers holistic mental health counseling, providing therapy for clients to address emotional wellness, nutritional wellness, and environmental wellness. Founded by Reynelda Jones, A Solution B uses traditional and non-conventional evidence-based approaches to help clients achieve a more balanced life. Reynelda graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in anthropology, and from Grand Valley State University with a master’s degree in social work. With over a decade of experience in the social work field, personal experience, studying the mind-body connection, and developing successful therapeutic curriculum and groups for local agencies, Reynelda is a lifelong learner and self-care advocate.
Reynelda shared with us her experiences as a former Comcast RISE recipient.
What About the Grant Interested You?
Reynelda: At the beginning of the pandemic, people were figuring out how to deal with their lives and jobs – they weren’t looking for mental health counseling online yet. I was applying for different grants every time I would see one online or on social media, looking for a way to get a little bit of support during that time. When I saw something from Comcast – I knew I had to see what it was about.
How Did Comcast RISE Positively Impact your Business?
Reynelda: I received the Comcast RISE technology package, which included connectivity services, and devices such as laptops and a tablet – which I still use today. That technology gave me the support I needed when my practice was starting to become full, and I had clients all day. I’m now full time in my business, and I never could’ve done that on just a hot spot.
Since winning support from Comcast RISE, I’ve been able to grow my business across Michigan and across the country. Having reliable internet allowed me to apply online to be licensed in additional states and expand my services, and in turn, reach more people looking for holistic support for their mental health.
Has Comcast RISE Had Any Other Lasting Impacts?
Reynelda: I’ve been able to build my community even outside of my local area. Now that I have reliable internet service, I’ve been able to connect with other women-owned businesses across the nation, co-write books with people I’ve never even met in person, and promote resources to support people who aren’t even my clients to help them get counseling. I now belong to insurance programs that help cover people for mental health counseling, so my client base is shifting and growing in communities across the country.
What Advice Would You Give Those Thinking of Applying for Comcast RISE?
Reynelda: To any small business owner thinking about applying: go ahead and just give it a try. It’s that simple to get your business some support. For my business, it was truly a blessing.
Learn more about A Solution B by visiting their website, blog, and Instagram.
To apply for the 2025 Comcast RISE grant in West Michigan, please visit www.comcastrise.com.
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