Texas businesses, homeowners affected by tornado, severe storm can get help from SBA

The Small Business Administration has announced that it is opening a Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Elgin to assist those that suffered damage or economic injury due to severe storms and tornadoes.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Support Asian-owned local businesses

In the Austin area and around Central Texas there are numerous Asian-owned businesses that you can support in honor of AAPI Heritage Month.

Mother's Day gift ideas at Spring Mini Market in East Austin

You can support local moms while shopping for Mother's Day this year at the Spring Mini Market which will feature 60 women and mother-owned small businesses.

City of Austin offering free online classes for Small Business Week

For Austin Small Business Week, which runs May 2-6, the city is offering numerous free online classes for small business owners.

The Scout Guide Austin celebrates local businesses, entrepreneurs

The Scout Guide Austin is a city guide for locals that is created by locals. It's dedicated to sharing stories and the passions of people and helps connect readers to area businesses.

Liberty Hill boutique crawl raises money for non-profit Hope House

“Hop Around The Hill” will let people explore various shops in Liberty Hill on April 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Every boutique plans to donate some of its profits back to Hope House.

Yelp awards Austin restaurant 1618 Asian Fusion $15K to benefit employees

Yelp says all three of the businesses chosen have excellent reviews and ratings on its platform and are routinely called out for having good employees.

Boycotting vodka: Here's what you should know as businesses dump the alcohol amid the Russian invasion

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, some businesses and bars in the U.S. are showing support for Ukraine by either stopping the sale of Russian vodka, or dumping out their vodka entirely. Here's what you should know about this symbolic act.

Austin-Travis County moves to Stage 2 ahead of SXSW

Health officials are still recommending precautions like wearing masks indoors, especially when social distancing is not possible, until March 20, 2022.

Downtown Austin bar owners reacts to city's Safer 6th Street Plan

The Austin City Council is looking to potentially take legal action against bars with records of repeated violent incidents for the Safer 6th Street Plan.

South Austin's La Mexicana Bakery closes doors after 32 years

The City of Austin is proclaiming February 16 "La Mexicana Bakery Day" in honor of Jesus Becerra who opened La Mexicana Bakery in 1990 on South 1st Street.

Number of small businesses raising prices due to inflation hits 48-year high, NFIB says

The number of small businesses that raised prices in January amid high inflation rose to levels not seen since 1974, the National Federation of Independent Business said.

Unemployment drops in Austin, demand for restaurant workers continues to rise

Jobs in the leisure & hospitality industry, like restaurants and hotels, saw the biggest need for employees in the Austin area last year versus any other industry.

New COVID-19 business orders in effect in Austin-Travis County

It’s up to individual stores and restaurants discretion which of these steps they want to take, but one thing is required. If they don’t do this, they could face a $1,000 fine.

City of Austin hosting mask distributions for local small businesses

Austin will distribute 96,000 masks to small businesses at no cost on Jan. 19. To ensure a smooth drive-thru process, drivers should remain in their vehicles with their trunk open