SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY), the world's
largest cloud platform dedicated to small, independent ventures, announced today the launch of GoCommunities, a social impact
program dedicated to equipping entrepreneurs in low-income communities with training, tools and peer networks to accelerate their
ventures.
"GoCommunities perfectly aligns with GoDaddy's vision to radically shift the global economy toward small, independent ventures
by empowering people to easily start, confidently grow and successfully run their own ventures," said GoDaddy CEO Blake Irving. "Living and working in low-income communities should not preclude entrepreneurs from achieving
their dreams. This program will give them the resources they need to be successful and turn their ideas into reality."
GoCommunities will kick off in April 2017 with programs in Cedar
Rapids, Iowa, and Phoenix, Arizona, before being rolled out nationally and globally in
the near future. GoDaddy will work with local nonprofit partners in each location to provide skill-building experiences, a crew
of coaches and a support network so small business owners can develop the courage and confidence to pursue their ventures.
GoDaddy has uniquely developed and customized the training and curriculum for each community. Program participants will also be
able to tap into the expertise and energy of GoDaddy's employees to leverage the power of the Internet and strengthen their
online presence through mentorship, web-service workshops and community events.
In Cedar Rapids, GoDaddy will be working with Jane Boyd Community House, a 96-year-old organization committed to supporting under-resourced communities.
GoDaddy will work within the Cedar Rapids community to offer program participants - both
established and aspiring small-business owners - unique networks of support to expand professional relationships, learn business
management skills and explore financial capital options. The program will also address barriers to entrepreneurship, including
child care, transportation and others.
"Over the years of helping the Cedar Rapids community, we've noticed a significant need to
support underserved entrepreneurs, many of whom have trouble locating the resources they need to be successful," said
Jane Boyd Executive Director Dorice Ramsey. "We're looking forward
to kicking off this program with GoDaddy to help people turn their ideas into reality and pursue life-fulfilling ventures."
In Phoenix, GoDaddy partnered with LISC Phoenix to work with minority-owned small businesses. The goal is to help these small businesses develop
action plans in response to the South Central Avenue light-rail expansion. In the past, light rail construction has been
concerning to small business owners who were impacted by the lack of traffic in the area. Similar to the Cedar Rapids program, GoDaddy and LISC will provide one-on-one coaching, assist with business strategy and
planning, as well as connecting community members with Phoenix small business owners.
"At LISC, it's important to us that we support local needs. GoCommunities will be a perfect resource to serve small business
owners in Phoenix and ultimately contribute to the greater good of our community," said LISC
Executive Director, Terry Benelli. "This program connects small business owners with the right
knowledge and people to support their growth and success."
To learn more about GoCommunities, visit www.GoDaddyCares.com
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About GoDaddy
GoDaddy powers the world's largest cloud platform dedicated to small, independent ventures. With more than 14.5 million
customers worldwide and more than 63 million domain names under management, GoDaddy is the place people come to name their idea,
build a professional website, attract customers and manage their work. Our mission is to give our customers the tools, insights
and the people to transform their ideas and personal initiative into success. To learn more about the company, visit www.GoDaddy.com.
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