Blog
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Austin Job opportunities: COVID-19
Jun 1, 2020
These businesses have let us know that they are hiring multiple positions.
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City of Austin announces grants for local musicians, creative spaces, and heritage sites
May 29, 2020
The City of Austin Economic Development Department has created two new grants for local creatives and organizations facing extreme hardships due to COVID-19’s economic impacts.
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What you need to know about reopening the state of Texas
May 26, 2020
On Monday May 18, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference where he announced that he will be issuing an Executive Order to expand openings of certain businesses and activities.
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Job growth & unemployment
May 26, 2020
Austin’s 9.1% year-over-year job loss is more moderate than the declines seen in most major metros.
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Austin Job Postings Report April 2020
May 25, 2020
New Job Postings fell from 28,300 in March 2020 to 23,800 in April 2020.
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Your PPP loan: The latest updates on uses and loan forgiveness - webinar recap
May 22, 2020
On Thursday, May 21, we heard from vcfo’s financial experts on managing your PPP loan and understanding debt forgiveness. They provided information on how to use the proceeds from your loan, as well as forecasting, loan forgiveness, documentation, and additional considerations.
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U.S. Dep. of Labor adopts revised policies for coronavirus
May 21, 2020
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has adopted revised policies for enforcing OSHA's requirements with respect to coronavirus as economies reopen in states throughout the country
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Webinar recap - College transition in the COVID-19 crisis
May 21, 2020
On Tuesday, May 19, Gilbert Zavala, Vice President Education & Talent Development for the Austin Chamber, spoke with our partners at the University of Texas, Texas A&M University, Texas State University, and Austin Community College to answer questions related to COVID-19’s impact on post-secondary institutions.
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We are Southwest® Heart Strong
May 20, 2020
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How Amazon is taking care of employees during COVID-19
May 20, 2020
Amazon expects to invest approximately $4 billion from April to June on COVID-19 initiatives to get products to customers and keep employees safe. This includes spending more than $800 million in the first half of the year on COVID-19 safety measures.
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Before you bring your team back, make sure your communication is optimal
May 19, 2020
As teams across Central Texas start the carefully planned transition back into their workspaces, there is a lot on the line for operations, productivity, workplace safety and potential setbacks that could come with miscommunications. It is critical to your business interests and your team’s wellbeing that they know what is expected.
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#TsoGiving
May 19, 2020
In March 2020, Tso Chinese Delivery was already running an incredibly successful restaurant that specialized in a free delivery and takeout quick service experience. When many Austinites were displaced by COVID-19, the owners lept into action through the #tsogiving initiative.