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Volunteerism Goes Virtual at Comcast

by Cheng Saechao, Senior Community Impact Specialist In this work-from-home environment, organizations that rely on volunteer assistance have struggled, and it’s been equally challenging for employees to participate in volunteer projects in our communities the way we used to. Fortunately, Comcast employees have found some creative work-arounds, enabling us to give back through virtual/at-home volunteer […]

Eugene Family Owned Mexican Restaurant Chain Gets a Boost from Comcast Rise

Teo Ramirez is not letting the impact of the pandemic thwart his plans for growth.  The owner of three Mexican restaurants – one in Eugene and two in Vancouver, Washington – envisions adding two more to his “Los Potrillos” portfolio. The pandemic was devastating to his business though. “Revenue was down 75%,” he reports.  “I […]

RISE up your glass to Royalty Spirits

Adult beverage entrepreneur Chaunci King’s business, Royalty Spirits, was in trouble when the pandemic closed the bars and restaurants she relied on to sell her locally distilled liquors. “Our sales dropped A LOT,” recalls Chaunci. “It was really tough.” The bartenders who had introduced customers to the fruity, low-sugar cocktails made with Miru Pear Vodka […]

365 days of PRIDE at Comcast

By: Drea Saenz (Pronouns: She/Her/They) , OUT@Comcast Board Member and Effectv Associate Campaign Manager This year, Pride looks a little different at Comcast. We’re putting the safety of our employees first and we are going Virtual again—this time with all the learnings from 2020 in our back pocket. I’m serving my fourth year on the […]

RISING Above Covid Challenges in the Construction Industry

The array of challenges facing Elizabeth Gomez, 43, was daunting.  She was trying to keep her residential and commercial remodeling business, Bridge City Contracting of Battle Ground, Washington, open during the pandemic. Once the six-week construction lockdown ended in Washington State, new challenges arose.  “I couldn’t control all the variables: supply delays, tariffs, border closures, […]