Austin's Prosperity Engine
The City of Austin's Economic Development Department supports and recruits business to Austin through all our divisions: Cultural Arts, Global Business Expansion, Heritage Tourism, Music & Entertainment, Redevelopment and Small Business.
Our mission is to promote a competitive, sustainable and equitable economy for all.
Cultural Arts Programs that integrate arts and artists into economic development.
Global Business Expansion Increases jobs and investment in Austin with programs that support business expansion and attraction
Heritage Tourism Programs aimed to attract tourists by preserving historic buildings, sites, and districts
Music & Entertainment Programs that support Austin’s venues, commercial music businesses, and musicians
Redevelopment Facilitates innovative partnerships and projects to re-invigorate Austin neighborhoods and commercial districts
Small Business Provides help to small business owners and people who want to start a small business
