Comcast announced today the opening of its first WiFi-connected “Lift Zone” in Grand Rapids at the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan located at 1204 Grandville Ave. SW.  The Lift Zone is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Lift Zones from Comcast provide free robust WiFi hotspots […]

Comcast today announced it will award $1 million in grants to 100 Black, Indigenous and People of Color- (BIPOC) owned small businesses in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park, as well as technology and marketing resources to 84 additional businesses across Michigan. These recipients are part of nearly 2,500 entrepreneurs nationwide who have been selected as […]

Comcast announced today the opening of its first WiFi-connected “Lift Zone” in Lansing at the Boys and Girls Club of Lansing located at 4315 Pleasant Grove Road. After completing the launch of its first 20 WiFi-connected “Lift Zones” in Detroit in early January, the company continues to expand its program to help bridge the digital divide by establishing more locations across Michigan. Comcast provides free robust […]

Comcast today announced the Comcast RISE Investment Fund, providing $5 million dollars of grants to hundreds of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)-owned, small businesses in five cities nationwide, including $1 million in Detroit.     Beginning on March 1 through March 14, eligible businesses in Detroit, in addition to Atlanta, Chicago, Houston and Philadelphia, can apply for a $10,000 grant at www.ComcastRISE.com. A total of 100 grants in Detroit or 500 grants […]

Company Launches 20 WiFi-Connected “Lift Zones” in Detroit Neighborhoods; Plans More Across State After completing the launch of its first 20 WiFi-connected “Lift Zones” in Detroit in early January, the company announced today that it will expand its program to help bridge the digital divide by establishing more locations across Michigan before the end of […]