Jun 18, 2025 | In the News
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and U.S. Rep. Greg Casar (D-Austin) celebrated graduates working to fill trade jobs in Central Texas on Wednesday, while highlighting efforts to further close the gap. Meeting the growing need is a challenge statewide. Texas has a shortage of...
Jun 12, 2025 | In the News
The Economic Development Department says it supported more than 27,000 jobs and distributed over $54 million in community investments during fiscal year 2024, according to its recently released annual report. The report outlines the department’s evolving priorities,...
Jun 12, 2025 | In the News
The city of Austin’s Economic Development Department (EDD) said it supported more than 27,000 jobs through its programs and services in 2024. The department said it organized its work last year around three pillars: Create and retain jobs Amplify creative industries...
Jun 9, 2025 | In the News
The Foundation for Better Business launched its new annual signature event—the Economic Resilience Luncheon—by spotlighting a critical threat to Texas growth: the deepening shortage of skilled tradespeople. With a focus on mobility, infrastructure, and the small...
May 23, 2025 | In the News
The first significant round of Travis County’s new child care funding could be available as early as fall 2025, following a tax rate increase approved by voters last November. The Travis County child care subsidy waitlist is over 5,000 children, according to Texas...