CEOs warn Congress of 'catastrophic' pandemic impact on small businesses without more federal aid
Leaders from some of America’s largest companies signed an open letter to Congress urgently calling for lawmakers to help small businesses.
Leaders from some of America’s largest companies signed an open letter to Congress urgently calling for lawmakers to help small businesses.
Austin woman opens up new business after struggling with homelessness
Amy Martinez says she couldn't be happier now that Over The Rainbow beauty salon has officially opened its doors.
Amy Martinez says she couldn't be happier now that Over The Rainbow beauty salon has officially opened its doors.
Shuttered North Beach restaurant plasters polarizing messages in its windows
A San Francisco restaurant is the talk of North Beach, but not because of its cuisine.
A San Francisco restaurant is the talk of North Beach, but not because of its cuisine.
Black-owned bookstore, Black Pearl Books, scaling for the moment
Katrina Brooks, owner of the online shop, Black Pearl Books says at this point, they’re just scaling for the moment.
Katrina Brooks, owner of the online shop, Black Pearl Books says at this point, they’re just scaling for the moment.
Small Business Administration watchdog report cites ‘serious concerns’ over ‘widespread’ COVID-19 relief fraud
A report from the Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Small Business Administration details complaints of thousands of instances involving suspected fraud from financial institutions apparently receiving economic assistance from Coronavirus relief aid.
A report from the Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Small Business Administration details complaints of thousands of instances involving suspected fraud from financial institutions apparently receiving economic assistance from Coronavirus relief aid.
Austin-based company is giving back to frontline workers
This is ATX Environmental Solutions' way of helping protect those who are protecting others right now.
This is ATX Environmental Solutions' way of helping protect those who are protecting others right now.
15-year-old in Central Texas starts business "Bioplastics: Recycled Fishing Lures"
Garcia started making something old and discarded into something new: recycled fishing lures.
Garcia started making something old and discarded into something new: recycled fishing lures.
Texans set to lose $600 unemployment benefit from CARES Act
Union leaders and advocates gathered outside the Texas Workforce Commission Friday, demanding legislators act fast as unemployed people struggle to make ends meet.
Union leaders and advocates gathered outside the Texas Workforce Commission Friday, demanding legislators act fast as unemployed people struggle to make ends meet.
Texas Restaurant Association: Next 45 days critical for locally-owned restaurants
Restaurants are struggling during the pandemic and many may not survive. Some say the next 45 days are critical for restaurant survival in North Texas.
Restaurants are struggling during the pandemic and many may not survive. Some say the next 45 days are critical for restaurant survival in North Texas.
Ole’s Waffle Shop owners resort to spending retirement money to avoid layoffs
The owners of Ole's Waffle Shop in Alameda are the kind of bosses that employees can really appreciate.
The owners of Ole's Waffle Shop in Alameda are the kind of bosses that employees can really appreciate.
Virtual workshop aims to assist local businesses understand federal financial assistance
The workshop is scheduled for Thursday, July 23 at 3 p.m.
The workshop is scheduled for Thursday, July 23 at 3 p.m.
TRA pushes for all places with a kitchen, including bars, to open back up
The TRA estimates that if the shutdown keeps up they estimate the state could lose 20% to 30% of their eating establishments
The TRA estimates that if the shutdown keeps up they estimate the state could lose 20% to 30% of their eating establishments
List of Austin businesses lost during COVID-19 pandemic is growing
Austin business owners said the best thing the community can do is get takeout, buy gift cards or visit establishments that are currently open.
Austin business owners said the best thing the community can do is get takeout, buy gift cards or visit establishments that are currently open.
Austin's iconic Dart Bowl to permanently close on Friday after 62 years
Citing the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dart Bowl’s founding family and owners have opted to close the local favorite down.
Citing the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dart Bowl’s founding family and owners have opted to close the local favorite down.
Majority of Austin music venues say they won’t last more than a few months
Of the more than 50 music venue owners who responded to the survey, 62 percent said they will not make it past October under COVID-19 shutdown orders.
Of the more than 50 music venue owners who responded to the survey, 62 percent said they will not make it past October under COVID-19 shutdown orders.
#BlackoutDay2020 highlights Black-owned businesses
Blackout Day 2020 is a movement being echoed across the nation, and Austin, Texas is no exception.
Blackout Day 2020 is a movement being echoed across the nation, and Austin, Texas is no exception.
Small business aid went beyond hard-hit companies, data show
The government handed out $521 billion through the paycheck protection program, a crucial piece of the government's $2 trillion rescue package.
The government handed out $521 billion through the paycheck protection program, a crucial piece of the government's $2 trillion rescue package.
TX Ag Commissioner Miller wants governor to reopen taprooms, tasting rooms
“In the effort to save lives, Governor Abbott should not destroy livelihoods,” Miller said in a letter to the governor.
“In the effort to save lives, Governor Abbott should not destroy livelihoods,” Miller said in a letter to the governor.
Black-owned businesses see sales surge amid racism reckoning
Black-owned businesses are enjoying a surge in support amid the national reckoning on racism sparked by George Floyd’s killing in Minneapolis.
Black-owned businesses are enjoying a surge in support amid the national reckoning on racism sparked by George Floyd’s killing in Minneapolis.
Austin coffee shop co-owner says they're having to lay off employees for the second time due to COVID-19
Things got tough for the small business, and in March, they let go about two-thirds of their staff from both locations.
Things got tough for the small business, and in March, they let go about two-thirds of their staff from both locations.