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Austin Business News Podcast - Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce

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Welcome to the Austin Business News Podcast , a spirited weekly dive into the intersection of Austin‑area business , public policy , and LGBTQ+ culture , all served up with a hearty helping of humor. Hosted by Chamber President & CEO Tina Cannon , alongside marketing whiz Colton Ashabranner , membership maestro Amy Clunie , and the ever‑charming Fiona Dawson , this show blends sharp analysis with lighthearted banter. Each episode kicks off with local business headlines, from small business cash‑flow issues to Austin’s ever‑evolving transit landscape . Then comes “Fun Queer Facts with Fiona,” w...

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What the Texas Bathroom Bill (SB 8) Means for Businesses: Special TDOV Panel 08.04.2026 1:00:00

In recognition of Transgender Day of Visibility, the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce hosted a special panel discussion on Texas Senate Bill 8 (SB 8), commonly referred to as the “Bathroom Bill,” and what it means for businesses across our state. There has been significant confusion surrounding this law — who it applies to, how it is enforced, and what responsibilities businesses actually have. Thi...

Early voting has started for the Nov. 4th election; Austin faces deadline to remove its Pride Crosswalk; Cheer Up Charlies Sold to LGBTQ+ Investment firm 23.10.2025 32:33

Welcome to the Austin Business News Podcast, where business meets public policy — and maybe a beverage. We cover local business news, public policy and special guests interviews. All with smart insight, cheeky snark and a few laughs! This weeks topics: Early voting has started for the Nov. 4th election. What Austin area voters need to know Austin faces 30-day deadline to remove its Pride crosswalk...

Lockhart levels up with a new arcade, Elonland expands in Bastrop County, and Austin’s airport braces for ACL Fest crowds 07.10.2025 25:52

Welcome to the Austin Business News Podcast, where business meets public policy — and maybe a beverage. We cover local business news, public policy and special guests interviews. All with smart insight, cheeky snark and a few laughs! This weeks topics: Lockhart levels up with a new arcade Elonland expands in Bastrop County Austin’s airport braces for ACL Fest crowds. New Austin LGBT Chamber member...

New stage for the Live Music Capital, Tito’s first shot at Tequila, and the Texas Bathroom Bill signed into law 30.09.2025 24:38

Welcome to the Austin Business News Podcast, where business meets public policy — and maybe a beverage. We cover local business news, public policy and special guests interviews. All with smart insight, cheeky snark and a few laughs! This weeks topics: New stage on East Riverside for the Live Music Capital of the World Austin’s own Tito’s Handmade Vodka makes its very first acquisition After nearl...

$44 Million biotech bet; mega project reshaping South Congress; and a new Texas Musical Comedy 16.09.2025 28:05

Welcome to the Austin Business News Podcast, where business meets public policy—and maybe a beverage. We cover local business news, public policy and special guests interviews. All with smart insight, cheeky snark and a few laughs! This weeks topics: BillionToOne’s Big Life-Sciences Investment in North Austin Major Mixed-Use Redevelopment on South Congress “cleaVage” — A New Musical Comedy with Te...

SPECIAL EDITION: Interview w/outgoing Chamber CEO, Tina Cannon 09.09.2025 22:53

Welcome to the Austin Business News Podcast, where business meets public policy—and maybe a beverage. We cover local business news, public policy and special guests interviews. All with smart insight, cheeky snark and a few laughs! Special Edition: Interview w/outgoing LGBT Chamber CEO, Tina Cannon PODCAST HOSTS: Tina Cannon (she/her) Colton Ashabranner (he/him) Amy Clunie (she/her) Fiona Dawson (...

Austin Pride Parade Live Broadcast (recorded Aug 23rd, 2025) 26.08.2025 58:52

Welcome to the Austin Business News Podcast, where business meets public policy—and maybe a beverage. Special edition: Austin Pride Parade Live Broadcast (recorded Aug 23rd, 2025) Join the Austin LGBT Chamber team as we live broadcast the Austin Pride Parade! Watch the full video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/jHVHffuQ8OM PODCAST HOSTS: Tina Cannon (she/her) Colton Ashabranner (he/him) Amy Clunie (s...

Bad News for Bars/Restaurants; Good News for Travelers; Special Session, the Remix 19.08.2025 22:15

Welcome to the Austin Business News Podcast, where business meets public policy—and maybe a beverage. On today’s podcast we will talk about about local business news - in the headlines this week: TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: Bad News for Bars/Restaurants Good News for Travelers Special Session, the Remix PODCAST HOSTS: Tina Cannon (she/her) Colton Ashabranner (he/him) Amy Clunie (she/her) Fiona Dawso...

Tax-Rate Showdown: Austin’s Budget Pillow Fight Goes Heavyweight; CapMetro’s Slow Burn Revival; IH35 Expansion Plot Twist 12.08.2025 35:32

TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: Tax-Rate Showdown: Austin’s Budget Pillow Fight Goes Heavyweight CapMetro’s Slow Burn Revival IH35 Expansion Plot Twist ✨ AND Fun Queer Facts with Fiona! PODCAST HOSTS: Tina Cannon (she/her) Colton Ashabranner (he/him) Amy Clunie (she/her) Fiona Dawson (she/her) Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff Be sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcast Join th...

Special Interview Edition with Sgt Michael Crumrine 04.08.2025 30:22

TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: Special Interview Edition with Sgt Michael Crumrine Interviewers : Fiona Dawson & Amy Clunie SERGEANT MICHAEL CRUMRINE Sergeant Crumrine is a founding member of the Lesbian and Gay Peace Officers Association and started with the Austin Police Department in 2001 where he graduated from the 102nd Police Academy. He has worked as a patrol officer and later promoted to de...

State Legislature Edition: Refer Madness 2.0; Redistricting; Bathroom bill 2.0 29.07.2025 29:27

TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: State Legislature Edition Refer Madness 2.0 Redistricting -Why Now? Bathroom Bill 2.0 ✨ AND Fun Queer Facts with Fiona! PODCAST HOSTS: Tina Cannon (she/her) Colton Ashabranner (he/him) Amy Clunie (she/her) Fiona Dawson (she/her) Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff Be sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcast Join the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtb...

Wholesale Inflation Drops - but wait! Austin’s Budget: Band‑Aid or Bold Move? Downtown Austin's Old Hobby Bldg Getting New Life 22.07.2025 45:25

TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: Wholesale Inflation Drops - But Wait! Austin’s Budget: Band‑Aid or Bold Move? Downtown Austin's old Hobby Building Getting New Life ✨ AND Fun Queer Facts with Fiona! PODCAST HOSTS: Tina Cannon (she/her) Colton Ashabranner (he/him) Amy Clunie (she/her) Fiona Dawson (she/her) Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff Be sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/pod...

Japanese Deli Aims to Revive Congress Tesla + Samsung? Austin’s Industrial Power Play; Texas Gold Rush 15.07.2025 37:34

TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: Japanese Deli Aims to Revive Congress Tesla + Samsung? Austin’s Industrial Power Play Texas Gold Rush ✨ AND Fun Queer Facts with Fiona! PODCAST HOSTS: Tina Cannon (she/her) Colton Ashabranner (he/him) Amy Clunie (she/her) Fiona Dawson (she/her) Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff Be sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcast Join the Austin LGBT Cham...

Japanese Deli Aims to Revive Congress; Tesla + Samsung? Austin’s Industrial Power Play; Texas Gold Rush 15.07.2025 37:34

Japanese Deli Aims to Revive Congress Tesla + Samsung? Austin’s Industrial Power Play Texas Gold Rush ✨ AND Fun Queer Facts with Fiona! PODCAST HOSTS: Tina Cannon (she/her) Colton Ashabranner (he/him) Amy Clunie (she/her) Fiona Dawson (she/her) Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff Be sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcast Join the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/joi...

Japanese Deli Aims to Revive Congress; Tesla + Samsung Sitting in a Tree.... & A New Texas Gold Rush 15.07.2025 37:34

Small-Business Grants; Austin based Tesla Sales Crash; Fun Facts w/Fiona! 08.07.2025 32:37

TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: Small-business grants Austin based Tesla sales crash ✨ AND Fun Queer Facts with Fiona! PODCAST HOSTS: Tina Cannon (she/her) Colton Ashabranner (he/him) Amy Clunie (she/her) Fiona Dawson (she/her) Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff Be sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcast Join the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/join Support Austin's LGBT...

SXSW 2026: Same Stage, New Play; Austin’s Tech Throne Is Slipping & Bumble Lays off 30% 01.07.2025 44:04

TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: SXSW 2026: Same Stage, New Play Austin’s Tech Throne Is Slipping Bumble Lays off 30% ✨ AND Fun Queer Facts with Fiona! PODCAST HOSTS: Tina Cannon (she/her) Colton Ashabranner (he/him) Amy Clunie (she/her) Fiona Dawson (she/her) Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff Be sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcast Join the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbi...

S3 Ep 24: Finally, Old Statesman Property Moving Fwd; What to Expect w/New Convention Center; HEB Robots! 24.06.2025 40:56

TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: Finally, Old Statesman Property Moving Fwd What to Expect w/New Convention Center HEB Robots! ✨ AND Fun Queer Facts with Fiona! PODCAST HOSTS: Tina Cannon (she/her) Colton Ashabranner (he/him) Amy Clunie (she/her) Fiona Dawson (she/her) Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff Be sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcast Join the Austin LGBT Chamber: aus...

S3 Ep23: Austin’s Growth Plan, Austin’s Air Traffic Controller Shortage, Small Biz Survey Data 17.06.2025 37:40

Episode notes TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: Austin’s Growth Plan Austin’s Air Traffic Controller Shortage Small Biz Survey Data ✨ AND Fun Queer Facts with Fiona! PODCAST HOSTS: Tina Cannon (she/her) Colton Ashabranner (he/him) Amy Clunie (she/her) Fiona Dawson (she/her) Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff Be sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcast Join the Austin LGBT Chamber:...

S3 Ep22: Training Center Loses Fed Dollars; Labor Market Data Is Out; Texas Legislature Recap 09.06.2025 40:54

TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: Training Center Loses Fed Dollars Labor Market Data Is Out Texas Legislature Recap ✨ AND Fun Queer Facts with Fiona! Six colors today… but do you know how many the very first Pride flag had? 👀🏳️‍🌈 — and why did a rock band inspire it more than Judy Garland? 🎸 PODCAST HOSTS: Tina Cannon (she/her) Colton Ashabranner (he/him) Amy Clunie (she/her) Fiona Dawson (she/her) M...

S3 Ep21: America’s Assembly Line; Robo Elon Coming to ATX; Downtown Office Market 03.06.2025 54:56

TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: America’s Assembly Line: Out of Order (Again) Robo Elon Coming to ATX Downtown Office Market: Glass Towers, Empty Chairs And special Guest - City Council Mayor Pro Tem, Vanessa Fuentes! Stayed tuned for her interview just after the headlines. ✨ AND Fun Queer Facts with Fiona! Six colors today… but do you know how many the very first Pride flag had? 👀🏳️‍🌈 — and why did...

S3 Ep20:More Land Use Lawsuits; Texas Declares War on THC; Austin's $104M Bet 27.05.2025 32:54

TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: More Land Use Lawsuits Texas Declares War on THC Austin's $104M Bet: Parks Over Pavement ✨ AND Fun Queer Facts with Fiona! PODCAST HOSTS: Tina Cannon (she/her) Colton Ashabranner (he/him) Amy Clunie (she/her) Fiona Dawson (she/her) Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff Be sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcast Join the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlg...

S3 EP19: Austin’s Micromobility Mess; New Fed Tax Plan and How it Impacts You; Austin’s New Rail Station: Delays, and Sticker Shock 20.05.2025 36:08

Episode notes TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: Austin’s Micromobility Mess New Fed Tax Plan and How it Impacts You Austin’s New Rail Station: Delays, and Sticker Shock ✨ AND Fun Queer Facts with Fiona! PODCAST HOSTS: Tina Cannon (she/her) Colton Ashabranner (he/him) Amy Clunie (she/her) Fiona Dawson (she/her) Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff Be sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/...

S3, EP18: Major Earnings Reports This Week Austin’s $535M Economic Engine, ACL Texas Tribune Acquires the Austin Monitor 13.05.2025 43:45

TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: Major Earnings Reports This Week Austin’s $535M Economic Engine, ACL Texas Tribune Acquires the Austin Monitor ✨ AND Fun Queer Facts with Fiona! PODCAST HOSTS: Tina Cannon (she/her) Colton Ashabranner (he/him) Amy Clunie (she/her) Fiona Dawson (she/her) Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff Be sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcast Join the Austin...

S3, EP17: Small Businesses cash flow crisis; 10 A.M. Is the New 10 P.M in ATX; Delta’s New Fun Direct from Austin 09.05.2025 34:12

Join the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce each week for the latest in Austin Business News. Every Friday, we chat business, LGBTQ+ (and allied) events, trainings and public policies that impact our shared economy. 💼🌈 TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: Small Businesses cash flow crisis 10 A.M. Is the New 10 P.M in ATX Delta’s New Fun Direct from Austin ✨ AND Fun Queer Facts with Fiona! 🌈 This week we cel...