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DGAP-News: SMALL BUSINESSES IN WASHINGTON MAY NOW APPLY FOR $200,000 IN RELIEF GRANTS AVAILABLE FROM THE “READY FOR BUSINESS FUND”

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Monday, June 13, 2022

The Ready for Business Fund formed by GSBA Washingtons LGBTQ+ and allied chamber of commerce and Comcast is now accepting applications from small businesses throughout Washington seeking financial assistance.

Key Points: 
  • The Ready for Business Fund formed by GSBA Washingtons LGBTQ+ and allied chamber of commerce and Comcast is now accepting applications from small businesses throughout Washington seeking financial assistance.
  • Small businesses owners may apply starting today, June 13 through June 26, 2022, at theGSBA.org/ready-for-business .
  • More than $200,000 in grants will be allocated to at least 80 small businesses throughout the state.
  • Over the past two years, the fund has distributed $2,500 cash grants to more than 130 small businesses in Washington.

DGAP-News: GSBA AND COMCAST RENEW RELIEF EFFORT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES WITH THIRD ROUND OF “READY FOR BUSINESS FUND”

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Following the success of the Ready for Business Fund in 2020 and 2021, GSBA Washingtons LGBTQ+ and allied chamber of commerce and Comcast are renewing the Ready for Business Fund relief effort this year to provide more than $200,000 in grants to eligible small businesses throughout the state.

Key Points: 
  • Following the success of the Ready for Business Fund in 2020 and 2021, GSBA Washingtons LGBTQ+ and allied chamber of commerce and Comcast are renewing the Ready for Business Fund relief effort this year to provide more than $200,000 in grants to eligible small businesses throughout the state.
  • Starting Monday, June 13, small business owners may find more information and apply for Ready for Business Fund grants at theGSBA.org/ready-for-business .
  • According to a 2022 survey , almost all small businesses (97%) are concerned about inflation, and rising costs are the most significant threats small businesses currently face.
  • To offer some relief and help small businesses continue to grow and adapt, the Ready for Business Fund will provide $2,500 cash grants to more than 80 small businesses throughout Washington.

DGAP-News: YWCA AND COMCAST OPEN DIGITAL COMMUNITY LEARNING SPACE FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES OF COLOR IN SNOHOMISH COUNTY

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Comcast Washington and YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish announced the opening of a new Lift Zone Lab: Digital Community Learning Space, which offers free WiFi access, at YWCAs Somerset Village Apartments in Lynnwood, Washington.

Key Points: 
  • Comcast Washington and YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish announced the opening of a new Lift Zone Lab: Digital Community Learning Space, which offers free WiFi access, at YWCAs Somerset Village Apartments in Lynnwood, Washington.
  • The Digital Community Learning Space enhances these services by making technology available to help residents attain life and job skills through training, education, computer classes, internships, and job placement.
  • We are overjoyed to open the doors to the new digital learning space and give the women and families in our community access to free high-speed WiFi and cutting-edge technology," said Mary Anne Dillon, YWCAs executive director, Snohomish County.
  • "We greatly respect the powerful work YWCA does to support women and families who are experiencing homelessness, especially women of color," said Rodrigo Lopez, region senior vice president, Comcast Washington.

Comcast Completes Sullivan County Rural Broadband Project, Announces Three Additional PA Network Expansions

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

The Sullivan County expansion, which includes the boroughs of Eagles Mere and Laporte, passes 1,315 homes and businesses and will be followed by additional extensions in the Sonestown and Muncy Valley areas to pass 170 more Sullivan County homes by Fall 2022.

Key Points: 
  • The Sullivan County expansion, which includes the boroughs of Eagles Mere and Laporte, passes 1,315 homes and businesses and will be followed by additional extensions in the Sonestown and Muncy Valley areas to pass 170 more Sullivan County homes by Fall 2022.
  • "I applaud Comcast and their investment in Sullivan County," said State Senator Gene Yaw.
  • "These past 18 months have been difficult for everyone, but especially for those living in rural areas that lack broadband service, and who were expected to learn and work from their homes.
  • I appreciate Comcast's commitment to closing the digital divide in Sullivan County and addressing the needs of our unserved and underserved residents."

"Leveraging Unique NFL Work Competencies: A Penn State & NAPSA Post-Football Training Camp" helps Former NFL Athletes find New Success in their Post-Football Lives

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Wednesday, August 14, 2019

NAPSA's next Intensive Experience will be held September 30th to October 2nd on the Penn State University Park campus.

Key Points: 
  • NAPSA's next Intensive Experience will be held September 30th to October 2nd on the Penn State University Park campus.
  • Leveraging Unique NFL Work Competencies: A Penn State & NAPSA Post-Football Training Camp provides an accelerated transition to gainful employment and career options.
  • I helped design the NAPSA Program with business leaders, athletes, and academics to meet our needs.
  • NAPSA helps to create the awareness that client athletes can build new excellence in their lives beyond the field.