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Austin City Council has authorized an economic preservation agreement with The Vortex through the Place-Based Enhancement Program.

AUSTIN, TX — On Thursday, February 5, Austin City Council approved a 10-year Business Expansion Program agreement with 3billion US, Inc., a rare-disease genomics company establishing its first North American location in Austin. The project is…

The 13th Annual Youth Career Fest, hosted by Austin Economic Development and the Austin Youth Council, brought energy, inspiration, and opportunity to Austin-area students on Wednesday, January 28 at the Palmer Events Center. The event also featured…

AUSTIN, TX – The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) has recognized the City of Austin as a 2025 Visionary Digital Inclusion Trailblazer, highlighting the City’s commitment to advancing digital equity and closing the digital divide. Austin…

AUSTIN, TX – Austin Economic Development invites local entrepreneurs to start the new year strong by participating in the 2026 Small Business Fundamentals Week, taking place January 12-16. This annual, week-long initiative offers specialized, no-fee…

AUSTIN, TX — Austin City Council has recently approved the first incentive award under the updated Creative Content Incentive Program (CCIP), a Chapter 380 initiative designed to attract television, film, animation, and gaming productions to Austin…

AUSTIN, TX — Austin City Council has approved the first two incentive awards under the Place-Based Enhancement Program, a Chapter 380 initiative designed to strengthen local, creative, and legacy businesses by supporting their expansion and long-term…

Austin Economic Development invites the community to shop local and support Austin’s small businesses on Small Business Saturday, November 29. This annual tradition supports Austin’s workforce, strengthens the local economy, and helps build…

The City of Austin’s Economic Development Department celebrates Nonprofit Fundamentals Week—offering six no-cost courses dedicated for nonprofit professionals and individuals interested in nonprofit work. Participants who complete the program from…