By Kathi O Shea May 4, 2021 5:23 pm
A local childcare provider is among 66 small businesses statewide to receive financial assistance from a partnership between Comcast and the state’s LGBTQ and allied chamber of commerce.
A Step Ahead Bilingual Learning Center of Bellingham was awarded a $2,500 Ready for Business Grant intended to support the state’s small businesses, especially those owned by diverse entrepreneurs who are at greater risk due to the uncertain economy.
Originally launched last year, the fund was expanded to support small businesses statewide this year.
The expansion also focused on providing support for qualifying small businesses located in rural areas of the state who have been impacted by the pandemic.
News Direct: Ready for Business Fund to Distribute $2,500 Cash Grants to 66 Small Businesses in Washington
Seattle, Washington (Newsfile Corp. - May 4, 2021) - The
Ready for Business Fund - a relief program launched by GSBA, Washington State s LGBTQ and allied chamber of commerce, and Comcast Washington - will begin distributing $2,500 cash grants this week to 66 small businesses throughout the state. Originally launched in 2020, the
Ready for Business Fund was expanded to support small businesses statewide this year with a $100,000 investment from Comcast and GSBA continuing its role as the fund and program manager. The
Ready for Business Fund was created to support small businesses in Washington, especially those owned by LGBTQ people, Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), and women, who are at greater risk in today s uncertain economy. In addition to supporting small businesses that are owned by diverse entrepreneurs, this year s statewide expansion also
Seattle, Washington (Newsfile Corp. - May 4, 2021) - The
Ready for Business Fund - a relief program launched by GSBA, Washington State s LGBTQ and allied chamber of commerce, and Comcast Washington - will begin distributing $2,500 cash grants this week to 66 small businesses throughout the state. Originally launched in 2020, the
Ready for Business Fund was expanded to support small businesses statewide this year with a $100,000 investment from Comcast and GSBA continuing its role as the fund and program manager. The
Ready for Business Fund was created to support small businesses in Washington, especially those owned by LGBTQ people, Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), and women, who are at greater risk in today s uncertain economy. In addition to supporting small businesses that are owned by diverse entrepreneurs, this year s statewide expansion also focused on providing support for qualifying small businesses located in rural areas of Wash