With help from the city, Assembly Hall opens

The city is celebrating its opening of Assembly Hall in East Austin. The space was renovated through help from the Economic Development Department’s Family Business Loan Program (FBLP), which offers low-interest loans to small businesses via a partnership between the city and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This project transformed the Don Limon Mexican Restaurant and Bakery into an event space that includes a catering kitchen and audio-visual facilities with the help of $1.5 million from the city. The venue, which created 49 new jobs, is managed by the team behind nearby Fair Market. “The opening of Assembly Hall exemplifies our commitment to revitalizing East Austin and supporting local businesses,” Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, director of the Economic Development Department, said in a statement to the press. “We are excited to see this space become a community hub where residents can gather, celebrate, and engage in various activities. This project showcases our dedication to fostering economic growth and enhancing the quality of life for all Austinites.”