The latest City of Austin COVID-19 orders and ordinances

Jul 10, 2020

On Monday, June 22, Mayor Steve Adler released new orders to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

COVID-19 Impact on the Downtown Office Market and Tenants

Jul 9, 2020

We recently surveyed downtown property owners, managers, developers and tenants to understand the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the downtown office market.

Austin Job opportunities: COVID-19

Jul 9, 2020

These businesses have let us know that they are hiring multiple positions.

High tech industry

Jul 7, 2020

Jobs in Austin’s tech industries total 173,837, or 16.4% of all jobs, compared to 8.8% nationally.

What you need to know about reopening the state of Texas

Jul 2, 2020

Stay informed regrading Texas policies and the spread of COVID-19 here.

SD14 candidate forum recap

Jun 29, 2020

On Wednesday, June 24, the Austin Chamber, in partnership with our sister chambers, hosted a forum with the candidates for Texas Senate District 14 previously held by Senator Kirk Watson.

RSM monthly GDP index: Negative real growth continues into the second quarter

Jun 25, 2020

The RSM monthly index of real GDP growth that turned negative in March has now dropped below levels recorded during the financial crisis and Great Recession of 2007-9.

Transitioning back to the workplace: How to navigate, stay safe and avoid liability

Jun 24, 2020

A recap of the June 18th webinar

COVID-19: Healthcare & Testing Resources

Jun 23, 2020

Our members are providing healthcare resources and advice amid COVID-19.

Job growth & unemployment

Jun 23, 2020

• Austin added 18,300 jobs in May, narrowing pandemic-related job losses to 110,300.

400,000 free masks for locally owned small businesses in Austin

Jun 22, 2020

Austin Emergency Supply Foundation provides free masks to small businesses and organizations in Austin that cannot afford masks and sells masks to those who can.

Paycheck Protection Program FAQs for Small Businesses

Jun 17, 2020

You can apply for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) at any lending institution that is approved to participate in the program through the existing U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) lending program and additional lenders approved by the Department of Treasury.