Comcast Logo
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Comcast Florida

  • About
  • Contact
  • Hurricane Ian

Comcast Business Shows Support for Jacksonville African American Small Business Owners

May 11, 2023

At the recent Jacksonville Business Journal African American Small Business Forum, local business owners shared insights from their own journeys plus a lot of advice for others looking to start their own companies.

Comcast Business was the presenting sponsor for the event, which was held at the WJCT Studio in downtown Jacksonville.

Comcast Business Sales Manager Melvin White explained to the audience that diversity, equity and inclusion are core values for Comcast. One major way the company shows its commitment to diversity is through its Supplier Diversity Program, which is designed to increase the participation of diverse businesses within its corporate supply chain.

Five local small business owners shared their stories and answered questions in a panel discussion led by Carlton Robinson, Chief Innovation Officer at the JAX Chamber.

Viv Helwig, Founder & Owner of Vested Metals, explained that he actually didn’t plan to create a start-up, but that ended up being the right path after previous plans feel through and he faced rejections and set-backs. He advised other small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs to remember that when they first start seeking capital from investors, they must show their passion and commitment to convince those investors to use their money to back them as people, since their businesses aren’t yet successful. He also told them to be prepared to talk to 100 people to have just one call them back.

Natasha Burton, owner of Mixed Fillings Pie Shop, spoke about how, so far, she had not sought out money from investors to start her bakery. Instead, she used money from her family and continually invests what she makes to put back into the business. She reminded everyone at the event to help each other out and pay it forward within the small business community when possible and to not be afraid to ask for help or advice.

Dawn Curling, Founder of We Make the Shirt and Organizer for the Melanin Market, shared that she originally started her t-shirt business as a hobby. But after her “side hustle” started taking off, she decided to take a chance, leave her regular job and devote 100% to her own business. She found not only that she was re-energized, but that committing herself to her dream made her even more passionate and that’s when her business really started growing.

Nichole Mobley, Owner of T & N Express, got into the trucking industry after getting laid off from another job. Losing her job made her realize that she didn’t want to just be a number or worker to another company, but that she wanted to be in control of her career.

Michele Godfrey-Watson, Vice President of Commercial Services and Treasury Services at Community First Credit Union, shared that she also owns a small business herself, so she always strives to treat clients as she would want to be treated. She encouraged the audience members to follow their passions, but to remember that you must have a plan for how you can turn that passion in to a revenue stream for it to become a viable business.

Following the panel discuss, Nicole Hamm, Executive Director of the Blue Zones Project Jacksonville, gave the event’s keynote address, urging everyone to not be afraid to pivot when things don’t go as planned. Instead of thinking that having to go back to the drawing board is a failure, she said to look at it as opportunity to do more and to do it better.

For more information on Comcast Business products and services, visit Business.Comcast.com.

Filed Under: Comcast Business

Community Investment

The Arc of South Florida Teaming Up with Comcast to Expand Tech Training and Advocacy for People with Disabilities

April 13, 2023

Local Partnership is Part of National Expansion Providing Grants to The Arc Coaching Centers Comcast announced today that it is partnering with The Arc of … Read More...

Comcast Business

Unlocking Global Expansion: Comcast Business Hosts In-Depth Discussion on International Connectivity

May 22, 2023

As the largest provider of connectivity in the United States, Comcast Business is committed to providing the best technology solutions to support various … Read More...

Products & Services

Comcast Offers Miami Xfinity Customers NOW TV

June 8, 2023

NOW TV: A $20 Entertainment Option with 60+ Streaming and FAST Channels, Plus Peacock Premium New Offering Features Simple, Everyday Pricing with No Contracts, … Read More...

Terms of Service. Privacy Policy. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Copyright © 2023 Comcast Corporation. All rights reserved.

Comcast Logo

This site uses cookies to enable your digital experience. By continuing to use this site, you agree to the use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy.

I agree
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT
Powered by CookieYes Logo