Good news: federal funding from the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act is coming to Austin in the form of grants for small business! After some discussion a revised spending framework was approved by City Council in early June. AIBA advocated for keeping the original amount of $23M on the grounds that small
The City of Austin Economic Development Department announced two grant programs to support and sustain local creatives and organizations facing extreme hardships due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic: the Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund ($1.5 million in $1000 grants) for immediate emergency needs of Austin’s most vulnerable musicians and the Austin Creative
From the City of Austin: Austin Public Health (APH) has published a color-coded chart to help residents of Austin-Travis County understand the stages of risk and provide recommendations on what people should do to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new risk-based guidelines set out five distinct stages of risk, from the lowest threat,
On May 8th, Travis County Judge Eckhardt and Mayor Steve Adler extended the Stay Home-Work Safe orders. The City’s orders (Stay Home Work Safe Order Extension) are in place through May 30th, 2020. From the Mayor’s office, here is some important information about the extended orders: • Stay home except for essential activities, essential businesses,
Today, March 26th, Austin City Council approved several measures to assist our community during the COVID-19 crisis, including help for small businesses, workers, and residents. Council Member Pool supported these measures and helped with a plan to reduce utility bills, which may rise significantly with most of us having to remain home during this time…
Connect with dozens of City of Austin Departments, along with various cities and counties in Central Texas. Empower your business and discover millions of dollars in procurement opportunities, connect with Tech Industry vendors, and attend breakout sessions. March 4, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Palmer Events Center 900 Barton Springs Rd. Austin, TX
