Austin Chamber Of Commerce - Blog: Job Growth & Unemployment

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Austin Chamber Of Commerce - Blog: A Candidate's Perspective Of Recruiting During The Pandemic

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Austin Chamber Of Commerce - Blog: Office Depot Is Getting Us Back To In-Person Business

For all of us, getting back to in-person business is going to be a weird transition. Thankfully, Office Depot has a plan in motion. From ...

Austin Chamber Of Commerce - Blog: Austin-Based Removery Continues To Normalize Tattoo Removal

About 75 million Americans have at least one tattoo, and there are roughly 240 million tattoos in the U.S. This equates to about 3.3 tat ...

City Of Austin Launches 2021 Small Business Needs Assessment

Small business owners from any industry are invited to participate. Virtual event dates and times are listed below.

Austin Chamber’s Opportunity Austin And Green Dot Corporation Announce Headquarters Relocation For Fintech Pioneer & Digital Bank

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Austin Chamber Of Commerce - Blog: Austin Job Postings Report July 2021

Due to a comprehensive revision of the HWOL Index and HWOL Data Series, there will be changes in the volume as a result of this revision.

Austin Chamber Of Commerce - Blog: How Chamber Staff Felt After Getting The COVID Vaccine

For our staff, protection and safety are always top of mind. For some, it was a simple act and for others, an emotional experience.

Austin Chamber Of Commerce - Blog: 5 Reasons To Nominate Your Business For The Greater Austin Business Awards

What's so great about the Greater Austin Business Awards? Here are 5 reasons why you should nominate your business.

Austin Chamber's Opportunity Austin Announces Fincons Group New Texas Delivery Center

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Austin Chamber Of Commerce - Blog: Business Cycle Indexes & Texas Leading Index

Dallas’ and Fort Worth’s pandemic-related contractions were more moderate (11.9% and 12.3%, respectively) than Austin’s 13.6% decline.

Austin Chamber Of Commerce - Blog: The Latest City Of Austin COVID-19 Orders And Ordinances

Austin-Travis County moved to Stage 5 of the Austin Public Health (APH) COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines for the first time since 2020.

Austin Chamber Of Commerce - Press Release: Austin Chamber Opens Nominations For Greater Austin Business Awards

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Austin Chamber Of Commerce - Blog: Talent Ambassador Flex Prepares Students For Manufacturing Careers Of…

Flex is creating the extraordinary by making great products that create value and improve people's lives.

Austin Chamber Of Commerce - Blog: Business Facilities Announces Number One Fastest-Growing Metros In…

If it isn't already known, Austin is rockin' and rollin' when it comes to all things growth, real estate, tech, and jobs. Our city ranke ...

Austin Chamber Of Commerce - Blog: 2021 Generous Business Awards Recap

On July 22, we gathered virtually to recognize businesses that go above and beyond to give back.

Austin Area Restaurants Received Revitalization Grants

Austin area restaurants were helped by a federal program as part of the American Rescue Plan Act.

Which Austin Businesses Got PPP Loans

The Paycheck Protection Program helped around 559,159 Texas businesses in 2021 alone, including some in Austin.

Austin Chamber Of Commerce - Blog: 87th Texas Legislative Session Webinar Recap

On Tuesday, June 8th, we hosted a recap of this year's legislative session, where we heard an update on the Chamber's policy priorities ...

Austin Chamber Of Commerce - Blog: The 87th Texas Legislative Regular Session Has Adjourned Sine Die, So What Happened?

'We began the 87th Texas Legislative Session with a full set of priorities, and over the past several months, our team has walked miles.'

Austin Chamber Of Commerce - Blog: High Tech Industry

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Austin Chamber Of Commerce - Blog: Where To Have A Splashing Good Summer

So make a splash and beat the heat. With all these different options, your summer is sure to go swimmingly.

The Kids Are Sexting: How Anti-Helicopter Parent App Aims To Help

Austin, Texas, tech executive Sean Clifford’s Canopy app uses artificial intelligence to find harmful content before kids stumble on it.

Austin Chamber Of Commerce - Blog: Remote To Reopening: Returning To Operations In The COVID-19 Vaccine…

When it comes to resuming business operations, privacy and employment related considerations are critical as employees receive the COVID ...

These Austin Billionaires Are Among Richest In U.S.: Forbes

Forbes this week released its 2021 World's Billionaires List. Those on the list saw their fortunes increase by more than $5 trillion.

Austin Area Bankruptcies Slowed Amid Pandemic Last Year

Here's how the pandemic affected bankruptcies in Travis County. Experts warn of a likely surge in coming years.

How Reliable Is Your Texas Power Provider?

See how well utility providers in the Austin area and across TX serve local customers.

Texas HEB Stores Shorten Hours Amid Frigid Weather

The altered hours scheduled for Sunday and Monday are spurred by icy roads that could delay the company from stocking supplies.

Austin Fund Aims To Help Legacy Businesses Survive Coronavirus

The $5 million grant is aimed at financially assisting longstanding businesses amid economic downturn spurred by the coronavirus pandemic.

Austin Home To Some Of Nation's Most Expensive Office Rents

Two Texas submarkets in Austin cracked the top 50 list in terms of average asking price for commercial rent in a new report.

Texas Has 9th Worst Unemployment Recovery In U.S.: Report

The personal finance website WalletHub assessed how much each state has bounced back from economic downturn, and the numbers aren't good.

Austin Businesses Bolster Online Presence Amid Coronavirus

LendingTree researchers found the capital city has the nation's 4th highest number of firms shifting to virtual landscapes to subsist.

Macy's To Close 5 Texas Stores By April

Among 30 stores slated to close are two in San Antonio, and one each in Beaumont-Port Arthur, College Station and Lewisville.

Austin Teen Recognized By Ad Age For 'Zfluence' Platform

Ava McDonald found marketing to her generation as inauthentic while still in high school, and set out to break the influencer mold.

Most Austin-Area Stores To Close Christmas Day

Most stores will be closed on Christmas Day, ushering in the mad rush to retailers during shortened hours before the holiday.

Cedar Park-Based Firefly Aerospace Signs Launch Contract

The multi-year pace with Adaptive Launch Services calls for four launches next year, company officials said.

FDA Warns Austin-Based Whole Foods Over Food Recall History

Food regulators alerted the retailer they have noticed a pattern of food items being sold without labels alerting customers to allergens.

EVO Transportation To Close Austin Site, Cut 104 Local Jobs

Officials of the Phoenix-based firm said the upcoming furloughs were spurred by a sizable client choosing another contractor.

W Hotel Celebrates 10 Years In Downtown Austin With Contest

Contestants vying for the 'Ultimate Block 21 Weekend' for what's described as an unforgettable weekend must complete a series of challenges.

Austin-Made Software At Center Of U.S. Government Cyberattack

SolarWinds confirmed its technology management software used by the U.S. Department of Commerce and other federal agencies was breached.