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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

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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

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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

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New Mask Order for All Austin Businesses

Per an order from Mayor Adler, all Austin businesses will be required to ensure that all workers and customers wear face masks or other face coverings. This order is supplemental to Adler’s earlier orderswhich the City extended to Aug. 15. The current order was set to expire on June 15.. This mask requirement goes into

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Shop The Block Pilot Permitting Program

The City of Austin is committed to employing innovative measures that increase resiliency for small business owners and their employees, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic and has a new pilot program to expand the space businesses have to use to encourage social distancing. The Shop the Block program was proposed by council member Pool and

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