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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…

The City of Austin’s Economic Development Department (EDD) is proud to receive the 2025 Excellence in Economic Development Silver Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The award was bestowed for the organization’s work in…

The Economic Development Department is proud to host Austin Small Business Week from May 5-9, a weeklong series of small business training sessions tailored for entrepreneurs, creatives, non-profits, and cooperatives. The department will offer in…