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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 City of Austin Economic Development Department recently launched its new Place-Based Enhancement Program (PBEP), which is now accepting applications on a rolling basis. The PBEP is a real estate development incentive program designed to provide…

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…