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IndieAustin: Restart CBD
You might be wondering how Austin born and raised sisters Shayda, Sydney, and Nika Torabi got into the cannabis industry in Texas. It all started when Shayda was in an auto-pedestrian accident in Downtown Austin. “In 2015, as a pedestrian, I was hit by a car, leaving me with a fractured sacrum, pelvis and fractured
Small Business Relief Grant Preliminary Metrics
The City of Austin has posted preliminary metrics taken from applications for the Small Business Relief Grant Program, which closes tomorrow, July 24 at 5PM. As of Tuesday evening, July 21, there were 1,333 applicants. 67% of these businesses have been partially operating during the pandemic, 22% have been completely closed, and 11% have been
Small Business Relief Grant Preliminary Metrics
The City of Austin has posted preliminary metrics taken from applications for the Small Business Relief Grant Program, which closes tomorrow, July 24 at 5PM. As of Tuesday evening, July 21, there were 1,333 applicants. 67% of these businesses have been partially operating during the pandemic, 22% have been completely closed, and 11% have been
Small Business Grant Scoring Matrix
The Austin Small Business Relief Grant is the available to help businesses impacted by COVID-19 recover some costs. Eligible businesses can apply for up to $40,000 toward their business needs including rent, payroll and other economic necessities. In order to be eligible for the grant, businesses must be able to demonstrate an economic loss associated
Grant Funding For Austin Businesses Is Here
Good news for small businesses suffering financial hardship due to COVID-19! On July 7th, applications opened for the City of Austin’s Small Business Relief Grant program, which provides assistance of up to $40,000 per qualifying business to be used for rent, payroll, and other approved expenses incurred between March 1 and July 7, 2020. $16.5
New Emergency Rules for Worksites
Last week, the Austin City Council approved two new public health ordinances in an attempt to reduce the continuing spread of COVID-19 in Austin and the surrounding areas. These new emergency rules are in effect now and will be in effect through November 12, 2020. Of note to business owners is that they include, in
