New restaurant owner can't find workers who want to give up unemployment payment
"I put out a basic signing bonus and there are many businesses that do it," he said. "And it was not an awful lot, it was $400, but I didn't even get a phone call, crickets."
"I put out a basic signing bonus and there are many businesses that do it," he said. "And it was not an awful lot, it was $400, but I didn't even get a phone call, crickets."
Restaurants say they're having trouble hiring; employees found other jobs during pandemic
But a key ingredient to a successful comeback is having enough employees, and for many, that’s a problem. Restaurants are not only working to fill tables, they’re working to fill positions.
But a key ingredient to a successful comeback is having enough employees, and for many, that’s a problem. Restaurants are not only working to fill tables, they’re working to fill positions.
Report looks at toll COVID-19 pandemic took on downtown Austin
The Downtown Austin Alliance is calling on residents to help re-invigorate downtown Austin.
The Downtown Austin Alliance is calling on residents to help re-invigorate downtown Austin.
Austin woman marks one year on journey to become pitmaster
Eliana Gutierrez was made pitmaster’s apprentice to Miguel Vidal at Valentina’s Tex Mex Barbeque on her 20th birthday in April 2020.
Eliana Gutierrez was made pitmaster’s apprentice to Miguel Vidal at Valentina’s Tex Mex Barbeque on her 20th birthday in April 2020.
Austin couple puts unique spin on a classic dish at Chicken Salad Shoppe
An Austin couple is taking chicken salad to the next level with some inventive recipes.
An Austin couple is taking chicken salad to the next level with some inventive recipes.
Celebrating National Beer Day at Dripping Springs breweries
There are more than 50 breweries in the Austin area and several of them are located on Fitzhugh Road in Dripping Springs.
There are more than 50 breweries in the Austin area and several of them are located on Fitzhugh Road in Dripping Springs.
Build, don't break, says Rep Williams on Biden infrastructure plan
U.S. Rep Roger Williams voiced his concerns about Biden's plan while meeting with first responders in two communities in west Travis County.
U.S. Rep Roger Williams voiced his concerns about Biden's plan while meeting with first responders in two communities in west Travis County.
Biden signs extension of Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses by 2 months
President Joe Biden singed an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program a day before it was poised to expire, giving small businesses until May 31 to apply.
President Joe Biden singed an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program a day before it was poised to expire, giving small businesses until May 31 to apply.
Gym giving free memberships to those who don't get the COVID-19 vaccine
The gym's offer was met with mixed reactions.
The gym's offer was met with mixed reactions.
Strong microburst winds peaking at 75 mph caused damage in Bertram
A National Weather Service report says that there was "no direct evidence" of a tornado touching down in Bertram.
A National Weather Service report says that there was "no direct evidence" of a tornado touching down in Bertram.
Gov. Abbott promises small business protection during North Texas visit
The governor said he’s made litigation protection for small businesses an emergency item during the legislative session.
The governor said he’s made litigation protection for small businesses an emergency item during the legislative session.
Texas diner charging $50 if staff is forced to 'explain' continued mask requirements to customers
Legends Diner in Denton is charging $50 to anyone who asks about its continued mask requirements despite Texas lifing its statewide mandate earlier this month.
Legends Diner in Denton is charging $50 to anyone who asks about its continued mask requirements despite Texas lifing its statewide mandate earlier this month.
Life, business returns to Georgetown Square
Just a quick look around Georgetown Square showed it was packed with shoppers and visitors on Friday afternoon.
Just a quick look around Georgetown Square showed it was packed with shoppers and visitors on Friday afternoon.
West Michigan pizzeria owner arrested for defying epidemic orders, food laws
Marlena Pavlos-Hackney, who runs Marlena's Bistro and Pizzeria in Holland, "continued to willfully violate" the state's epidemic orders, according to a release from the attorney general's office.
Marlena Pavlos-Hackney, who runs Marlena's Bistro and Pizzeria in Holland, "continued to willfully violate" the state's epidemic orders, according to a release from the attorney general's office.
City of Austin to provide training, education on co-op businesses
The City of Austin is offering a series of six courses designed and taught by experts on the cooperative business model.
The City of Austin is offering a series of six courses designed and taught by experts on the cooperative business model.
Survey: Over 50% of businesses returning to normal operation
The country had shut down. Now a year into the pandemic, some businesses are starting to recover.
The country had shut down. Now a year into the pandemic, some businesses are starting to recover.
Generous diner leaves $10K tip at Florida Keys restaurant
A tourist in the Florida Keys asked her waitress how many people worked in the restaurant's kitchen, then left a $10,000 tip on top of her $193 bill -- enough for all 14 workers to take home more than $700 each.
A tourist in the Florida Keys asked her waitress how many people worked in the restaurant's kitchen, then left a $10,000 tip on top of her $193 bill -- enough for all 14 workers to take home more than $700 each.
Black woman goes from part-time server to owner of Roseville Outback Steakhouse
Gretta Jackson said the road these past 20 years wasn't easy but it was worth it as she got a title nobody has: the first Black woman to own an Outback Steakhouse in the Detroit area.
Gretta Jackson said the road these past 20 years wasn't easy but it was worth it as she got a title nobody has: the first Black woman to own an Outback Steakhouse in the Detroit area.
Businesses struggle with financial hits from COVID, winter storm
Texas small businesses are feeling like they can't catch a break following the financial hits of COVID-19 and the recent winter storms.
Texas small businesses are feeling like they can't catch a break following the financial hits of COVID-19 and the recent winter storms.
Biden temporarily targets PPP loans to smallest and minority-owned businesses
The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.
The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.