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Grants available for Austin businesses to weather COVID-19

By Zach Cunning | May 19, 2020

Wednesday at midnight is the deadline for small businesses to apply for grants worth up to $10,000. The grants, being distributed through the Local Initiatives Support Corp. (LISC) and funded by Verizon, target minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses.

New grants for small businesses hurt by COVID-19

Austin businesses damaged by looters

Business owners can help others get started

Couple buys Subway franchise on West Side to inspire change

Business

Produce market sees growth in third year

By Katie Kather | August 8, 2013

Fresh food is available every Friday through the end of August.

Business

Yoga studio opens in Austin

By Katie Kather | July 1, 2013

Personal sessions can be scheduled now for $10 and will be held at Bethel New Life.

Business

Two Moo & Oinks close, including one on the West Side

By AustinTalks | September 16, 2011

Austin residents have one less grocery store to shop at.

Business

Local business group celebrates 2010

By Austin Weekly News | December 28, 2010

The Austin Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting and holiday celebration earlier this month at Circle Family Healthcare Network.

Business

A West Side landmark returns

By Lauren Bryant | September 27, 2010

Alice’s restaurant reopened earlier this year on Chicago Avenue, drawing old and new customers looking for soul food made by Alice Carter.

Business

Business owners on Madison Avenue could be eligible for city grants

By Kelsey Duckett | August 18, 2010

Business owners must apply for the $750,000 fund in the next month.

Business

Hours speed by at Out of the Past Records

By Nicholas Myers | July 15, 2010

West Side record store delights customers from around the world.

Business

Weaving through the recession

By Lauren Bryant | July 12, 2010

Hair salons in Austin don’t seem affected by the downturn, as long as they offer certain services.

Business

Austin restaurant offers customers a different meal

By Shameka V. Robinson | July 6, 2010

No pork or beef is served at Quench. But that doesn’t stop West Siders from dining at the eatery.

Business

Restaurant draws people from around the world

By Austin Weekly News | July 5, 2010

Our partners at the Austin Weekly News take us inside MacArthur’s, the popular soul food eatery that’s attracted quite a following since opening in 1997.

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