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.
Austin breweries help supply water while city waits for shipments
After Austin Water customers found their faucets running dry, Meanwhile Brewing decided sharing their supply was the right thing to do.
After Austin Water customers found their faucets running dry, Meanwhile Brewing decided sharing their supply was the right thing to do.
Downtown businesses hit hard by pandemic turn to locals for support
Nearly a year after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down businesses across the U.S., owners are still facing tough decisions.
Nearly a year after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down businesses across the U.S., owners are still facing tough decisions.
Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg launching pillow company to compete with MyPillow
Parkland shooting survivor and gun control advocate David Hogg said he’s launching a pillow company to compete with MyPillow, founded by Trump supporter CEO Mike Lindell.
Parkland shooting survivor and gun control advocate David Hogg said he’s launching a pillow company to compete with MyPillow, founded by Trump supporter CEO Mike Lindell.
FOX 7 Discussion: Senator Campbell & Texas Small Business Protection Act
Senator Donna Campbell joins Mike Warren to talk about the Small Business Protection Act bill she recently filed.
Senator Donna Campbell joins Mike Warren to talk about the Small Business Protection Act bill she recently filed.
Man who started baking to raise money for mom’s cancer treatments quits jobs, sells cakes full-time
When his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018, Anthony Lewis started baking red velvet cakes using his mom's recipe, then sold them to raise money for her treatments. He had no idea it would turn into a full-time career.
When his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018, Anthony Lewis started baking red velvet cakes using his mom's recipe, then sold them to raise money for her treatments. He had no idea it would turn into a full-time career.
James M. White, founder of Austin dance hall Broken Spoke, dies at 81
James M. White had been suffering from congestive heart failure and had recently undergone surgery for a leaky heart valve.
James M. White had been suffering from congestive heart failure and had recently undergone surgery for a leaky heart valve.
Small businesses in Texas can apply to COVID-19 rapid testing program
Small businesses interested in participating in the program should contact their local Chamber of Commerce for more information.
Small businesses interested in participating in the program should contact their local Chamber of Commerce for more information.
Permanent alcohol to-go could help keep Texas restaurants in business
Restaurants were among the hardest-hit businesses in 2020 and many owners said they will need innovative ideas and financial help to survive.
Restaurants were among the hardest-hit businesses in 2020 and many owners said they will need innovative ideas and financial help to survive.
Paycheck Protection Program: PPP loan portal reopens amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Treasury Department relaunched the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, loan portal Monday.
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Treasury Department relaunched the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, loan portal Monday.
Barstool Sports founder raises over $16M for small businesses impacted by coronavirus pandemic
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy launched a fundraising effort with the nonprofit 30 Day Fund for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 called "The Barstool Fund, contributing $500,000 of his own money toward the effort.
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy launched a fundraising effort with the nonprofit 30 Day Fund for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 called "The Barstool Fund, contributing $500,000 of his own money toward the effort.
State vs. City: Battle over Austin curfew heads to court
A battle is brewing over the new curfew order for bars and restaurants within Travis County.
A battle is brewing over the new curfew order for bars and restaurants within Travis County.
Small businesses urge you to shop local as pandemic cripples profits
As the pandemic continues to loom across the area, its hold on small businesses continues to take a toll.
As the pandemic continues to loom across the area, its hold on small businesses continues to take a toll.
Cocktail recipes, drinks to-go options for holiday celebrations
Many of us will be celebrating forgoing the large parties we'd normally go to during the holidays but that doesn't mean you still can't have fun and be festive.
Many of us will be celebrating forgoing the large parties we'd normally go to during the holidays but that doesn't mean you still can't have fun and be festive.
Visit Austin encouraging customers to support local businesses
The Austin Visitor Center has been putting in extra work to help small businesses in Austin this holiday season.
The Austin Visitor Center has been putting in extra work to help small businesses in Austin this holiday season.
Restaurant owner breaks down exactly how much money he's losing during COVID-19 shutdowns
Dustin Lancaster, an owner of several restaurants and businesses in Los Angeles county, revealed on social media that his bar would have about $1,500 to pay $10,000 in monthly rent.
Dustin Lancaster, an owner of several restaurants and businesses in Los Angeles county, revealed on social media that his bar would have about $1,500 to pay $10,000 in monthly rent.
Local restaurants where you can get holiday meals, special treats
Looking for something special to eat for the holidays? Many local restaurants have unique offerings just for the holiday season which you can enjoy yourself or give away as a gift.
Looking for something special to eat for the holidays? Many local restaurants have unique offerings just for the holiday season which you can enjoy yourself or give away as a gift.
City of Austin to distribute COVID-19 relief to local music venues
Applications for local music venues open Friday, December 11.
Applications for local music venues open Friday, December 11.
Sherman Oaks restaurant owner shares video of outdoor catering setup as her business faces shutdown
A local restaurant owner went viral on social media after she shared a video of an apparent double standard between her bar and grill shutting down and a nearby business setting up a catering service.
A local restaurant owner went viral on social media after she shared a video of an apparent double standard between her bar and grill shutting down and a nearby business setting up a catering service.
Group of San Francisco restaurants may sue the city if it bans outdoor dining
California may be facing another statewide shutdown this week. Some San Francisco restaurants say if outdoor dining is restricted, it could be the last straw.
California may be facing another statewide shutdown this week. Some San Francisco restaurants say if outdoor dining is restricted, it could be the last straw.