Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce

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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S3, Ep16: SXSW Major Shake Up, Austin’s Budget Fiscal Cliff, Area $10B Commercial Facelift 02.05.2025 41:51

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: SXSW Major Shakeup Austin’s Budget Fiscal Cliff Austin $10B Commercial Facelift SPECIAL GUEST SEGMENT! Mindy Raymond joins us on today's pod to talk all abo...

S3, Ep15 - Waterline claims the title of Austin's tallest building, and all things tariffs 25.04.2025 35:37

Join the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce each week for the latest in Austin Business News. Every Friday, we chat LGBTQ+ (and allied) business, events, trainings and public policies that impact our shared economy. 💼🌈 TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: Waterline claims the title of Austin's tallest building Tariffs are expected to worsen the divide between Main Street and Wall Street JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dim...

S3, Ep14: 6th Street 2.0, Retail Darwinism on South Congress, and Target’s Aim is Off 18.04.2025 41:00

TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: “Welcome to the Austin LGBT Chamber Of Commerce Podcast, I am Tina Cannon your host and CEO of the Chamber. On today’s podcast we will talk about local business news - in the headlines this week: Sixth Street 2.0 - getting a glow up Retail Darwinism on South Congress Target’s Aim is Off — Again Fun Queer Facts with Fiona! Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff Be sure t...

S3, Ep14 - 1. Curmudgeons are suing growth, again. 2. Tariff Tantrums 3. Tesla’s Texas Mirage: Big Promises, Bigger Layoffs, 11.04.2025 35:12

TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: “Welcome to the Austin LGBT Chamber Of Commerce Podcast, I am Tina Cannon your host and CEO of the Chamber. On today’s podcast we will talk about local business news - in the headlines this week: Curmudgeon’s are suing growth, again. Tariff Tantrums: Austin's Market Meltdown Tesla’s Texas Mirage: Big Promises, Bigger Layoffs, and the EV Hangover New segment - Fun Queer Fa...

S3, Ep13 - Waymo User Data Is In - Is it safe? Austin Raising Taxes? Maybe SBA Increasing Fees 04.04.2025 36:35

TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: “Welcome to the Austin LGBT Chamber Of Commerce Podcast, I am Tina Cannon your host and CEO of the Chamber. On today’s podcast we will talk about local business news - in the headlines this week: Waymo User Data Is In - Is it safe? Austin Raising Taxes? Maybe SBA Increasing Fees New segment - Fun Queer Facts with Fiona! Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff Be sure to...

Season 3, Ep12 - Losing Another ATX Theatre, Airport in Hot H2O Over Art, ATX Population Data 28.03.2025 33:20

TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: “Welcome to the Austin LGBT Chamber Of Commerce Podcast, I am Tina Cannon your host and CEO of the Chamber. On today’s podcast we will talk about local business news - in the headlines this week: Another theatre/cool spot loses downtown space Austin opts to re-evaluate selection process used to pick ABIA public art Austin’s population bored during pandemic - let’s dive in...

S3, Ep12 - Texas' new film bill could provide $2.5B to the industry over 10 years; 5 things to know Austin Housing Market Data is out - Buy for sell time? SXSW Makes Major Change for 2026; what you need to know 21.03.2025 30:43

TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: “Welcome to the Austin LGBT Chamber Of Commerce Podcast, I am Tina Cannon your host and CEO of the Chamber. On today’s podcast we will talk about local business news - in the headlines this week: Texas' new film bill could provide $2.5B to the industry over 10 years; 5 things to know Austin Housing Market Data is out - Buy for sell time? SXSW Makes Major Change for 2026;...

Season 3, Ep11 - New Austin Housing Rules, New Plan for Downtown Streets, SBA Expands Loan Programs 14.03.2025 31:09

TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: “Welcome to the Austin LGBT Chamber Of Commerce Podcast, I am Tina Cannon your host and CEO of the Chamber. On today’s podcast we will talk about local business news - in the headlines this week: Austin aims to jumpstart small-scale housing projects with rule changes Urban Transportation Commission recommends new strategic plan for downtown streets SBA expanding loan prog...

Season 3, EP10 - Amtrak releases RFQ for 240-mile Texas high-speed rail project; Austin Uber users can now hail a driverless vehicle; CapMetro’s secret fight to fix a broken fare system 07.03.2025 26:04

TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: Amtrak releases RFQ for 240-mile Texas high-speed rail project Austin Uber users can now hail a driverless vehicle CapMetro’s secret fight to fix a broken fare system Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff Be sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcast Join the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/join Find a local LGBTQ+ (and allied) business: austinlg...

Season 3, Ep9 - First look: Design of Austin Convention Center, Small businesses face new deadline, SXSW is near! Public safety road closures and prep for festival season 28.02.2025 34:25

TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: First look: Design of Austin Convention Center redevelopment revealed Small businesses face new deadline as court lifts injunction on ownership reporting rule SXSW is near! Public safety road closures and prep for festival season Welcome to the Austin LGBT Chamber Podcast where we chat all things local and national business. Join Tina, Colton, Amy and Fiona every Friday....

Season 3, Ep 8 - How federal funding freeze is beginning to affect Austin. What does the economic data really say about DEI and business? 21.02.2025 27:57

TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: How Trump’s federal funding freeze is beginning to affect Austin City issuing big fines for parking - what you need to know What does the economic data really say about DEI and business? Plus! Fun Facts with Fiona! Welcome to the Austin LGBT Chamber Podcast where we chat all things local and national business. Join Tina, Colton, Amy and Fiona every Friday. Meet your hosts...

Season 3 Ep 7 - Austin's iconic “Sail Tower” sold; Covid relief loans could be sent to debt collectors. 14.02.2025 27:02

TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: Austin's iconic “Sail Tower” sold Covid relief loans could be sent to debt collectors as lawmakers target program Fed announcement on interest rates Plus! Fun Facts with Fiona! Welcome to the Austin LGBT Chamber Podcast where we chat all things local and national business. Join Tina, Colton, Amy and Fiona every Friday. Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff Be sure to c...

Season 3, Episode 6 - Wall street vs Y’all street! And Austin's 1st women’s sports pub coming soon. 07.02.2025 29:14

TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: Texas Stock Exchange submits registration to SEC - Wall street vs Y’all street! Tesla to launch unsupervised, full self-driving in Austin this year Austin’s 1st women’s sports bar opening soon! Plus! Fun Facts with Fiona! Welcome to the Austin LGBT Chamber Podcast where we chat all things local and national business. Join Tina, Colton, Amy and Fiona every Friday. Meet you...

Season 3, Episode 5 - City Finally Rolling out with Mobility projects approved in 2016! 31.01.2025 33:27

TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: City Finally Rolling out with Mobility projects approved in 2016! Austin startup funding back to more normal levels, report shows Data centers are booming in Texas. What does that mean for the grid? Plus! Fun Facts with Fiona! Welcome to the Austin LGBT Chamber Podcast where we chat all things local and national business. Join Tina, Colton, Amy and Fiona every Friday. Mee...

Season 3, Episode 4 - Rollback of LGBTQ+ supportive initiatives across business and government. 24.01.2025 37:53

TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: Rollback of LGBT supportive initiatives across business and government Pushback from some shareholders of major brands to stop the DEI rollbacks What all these exec orders mean for small businesses Welcome to the Austin LGBT Chamber Podcast where we chat all things local and national business. Join Tina, Colton, Fiona and Amy every Friday. Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.c...

Season 3, Episode 3 - Light Rail is Happening in Austin, Finally! Ready, set, Legislate! 17.01.2025 32:22

TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: Light Rail is Happening in Austin, Finally! Ready, set, Legislate! The 89th session is open! City outlines proposed code changes to regulate short-term rentals Welcome to the Austin LGBT Chamber Podcast where we chat all things local and national business. Join Tina, Colton, and Amy every Friday. Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff Be sure to check out past episodes:...

Season 3, Episode 2 - McDonald's supersizes inequality. Texas no longer #1 for commercial site selectors. 10.01.2025 29:45

Welcome to the Austin LGBT Chamber Podcast where we chat all things local and national business. Join Tina, Colton, and Amy every Friday. TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: McDonalds supersizes inequality Texas no longer #1 for commercial site selectors, what happened? Austin Icon Waterloo Records - leaving their longtime location Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff Be sure to check out past episodes:...

Season 3, Episode 1 Lawsuit to stop Project Connect's tax funding gets tossed. 03.01.2025 28:12

Welcome to the Austin LGBT Chamber Podcast where we chat all things local and national business. Join Tina, Colton, and Amy every Friday. TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: Lawsuit to stop Project Connect's tax funding gets tossed New reporting requirement for businesses is back on — and the deadline looms Some areas of Texas no longer require vehicle inspections - are you in one? Meet your hosts: austinlg...

Season 2, Episode 41 - City looks to expand budget, recipients for Live Music Fund 13.12.2024 22:04

Welcome to the Austin LGBT Chamber Podcast where we chat all things local and national business. Join Tina, Colton, and Amy every Friday. TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: SBA writes off billions more in Covid-era small-business loans City looks to expand budget, recipients for Live Music Fund Texas lawmakers could soon pursue a ban on legal THC products New segment - Fun Queer Facts with Fiona! Meet your...

Season 2, Episode 40 - HEB’s $1M donation to fund two affordable housing projects in East Austin 06.12.2024 21:03

Welcome to the Austin LGBT Chamber Podcast where we chat all things local and national business. Join Tina, Colton, and Amy every Friday. TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: HEB’s $1M donation to fund two affordable housing projects in East Austin Factory-made homes headed to Lockhart New segment - Fun Queer Facts with Fiona! Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff Be sure to check out past episodes: austi...

Season 2, Episode 39 - Interstate-35 caps plan reconsidered as cost estimates soar by 61%. Frontier doubles nonstop flights to Austin. 29.11.2024 26:46

Welcome to the Austin LGBT Chamber Podcast where we chat all things local and national business. Join Tina, Colton, and Amy every Friday. TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: I-35 caps plan reconsidered as cost estimates soar by 61% Frontier doubles nonstop flights from Austin ACC breaks ground on new semiconductor, auto training centers Queer Frontier 2024 Business of Pride Gala - December 7th Meet your hos...

Season 2, Epis0de 38 - Austin Energy aims to spur solar projects on commercial properties. 22.11.2024 30:47

Welcome to the Austin LGBT Chamber Podcast where we chat all things local and national business. Join Tina, Colton, and Amy every Friday. TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: Austin Energy aims to spur solar projects on commercial properties Why office holiday parties are making a comeback this year Texas lawmakers file first bills of 2025 legislative session Queer Frontier 2024 Business of Pride Gala - Dece...

Season 2, Episode 37 - Small Town Big Pride in Taylor, TX! And site near former Statesman building rezoned for dense development. 15.11.2024 29:47

Welcome to the Austin LGBT Chamber podcast where we chat all things local and national business. Join Tina, Colton, and Amy every Friday. TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: Austin LGBT Chamber hosted the latest Small Town Big Pride event Site near former Statesman building rezoned for dense development Return-to-office momentum is showing up in office space demand Upcoming Chamber Events : Queer Frontier 2...

Season 2, Episode 36 - Early voting underway, what Texans should know about voting in the November 5th General Election 01.11.2024 23:40

Welcome to the Austin LGBT Chamber podcast where we chat all things local and national business. Join Tina, Colton, and Amy every Friday at Noon. TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: Early voting underway, what Texans should know about voting in the November 5th General Election Big expansion on tap for Tesla gigafactory (Austin Business Journal) Iconic restaurant goes dark (Austin Business Journal) Upcoming...

Season 2, Episode 35 - Council approves $5 million for local job training policy changes that could positively impact the area’s nightlife economy 18.10.2024 29:36

Welcome to the Austin LGBT Chamber podcast where we chat all things local and national business. Join Tina, Colton, and Amy every Friday at Noon. TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE: Council approves $5 million for local job training policy changes that could positively impact the area’s nightlife economy Austin adopts AI for development project approvals Austin-area unemployment rate sees slight uptick AND...