With job growth in Austin stronger than ever, and most analysts naming the region as one of the best job markets in the nation, Workforce Solutions Capital Area is trying to make traditionally underserved communities aware of the job training and employment opportunities available to those looking for a career change. The organization will spread […]
Economic Prosperity Commission
According to the city website, City Council created the Economic Prosperity Commission “to advise the council on matters related to construction and job creation. The Commission should include representatives from trade and business associations and chambers of commerce.”
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Council to consider equitable funding levels for minority chambers of commerce
The city appears to have struck a bargain with four niche chambers of commerce to more equitably distribute each of their annual funding allocations from the city budget. Discussions have been ongoing for years about how to “normalize” the city’s funding for the Austin LGBT Chamber, Greater Austin Asian Chamber, Greater Austin Black Chamber, and […]
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Loan forgiveness, grants highlight recommendations to Council for economic recovery
The Economic Prosperity Commission has given City Council a list of suggested new programs and financial practices that are designed to assist low-income residents and small businesses most impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. At last week’s meeting the commission voted 8-0 to approved the 13 recommendations, which are focused around forgiveness of city loans made […]
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New city commission takes on economic prosperity
With a new year comes a new city commission. The Economic Prosperity Commission met for the first time Wednesday, although the meeting was mostly administrative. The commission, whose creation was initiated by the previous City Council, will advise the full Council on construction and job creation in the city. In other words, growth. “Right now […]