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Business in Austin runs on corporate growth, startup investment and changing retail landscapes, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting focuses on companies, markets and the commerce that shapes the city.


Industry

Live Poll

Do you feel increased passenger traffic at your local airport suggests the regional economy is improving?

Transportation

Austin Airport Passenger Traffic Rises in September

The airport recorded 1.8 million travelers in September, marking a 5.1% increase over the same month last year.

Austin Airport Passenger Traffic Rises in September

People

Live Poll

Do you trust that companies prioritizing data sovereignty can still provide high-performance cloud services?

People

ThisWay Global Appoints Radu Alexander as VP of Cloud

The Austin-based firm adds a 25-year industry veteran to lead its sovereign cloud infrastructure strategy.

ThisWay Global Appoints Radu Alexander as VP of Cloud

Jobs

Remote Work

Waterline Skyscraper Opens in Rainey District

The 1,025-foot tower finally completes construction on Lady Bird Lake.


Philanthropy

Live Poll

Does accepting large donations from wealthy individuals undermine a candidate's stated political message?

Philanthropy

Gina Hinojosa Campaign Receives $1.2 Million Donation

The contribution from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker will bolster digital advertising efforts in the final weeks of the race.

Gina Hinojosa Campaign Receives $1.2 Million Donation

Openings & Closings

Live Poll

Do you believe national retail chains detract from the unique identity of your local shopping districts?

Openings & Closings

National Retailers Expand Presence on South Congress

New brands are moving in as the corridor braces for potential long-term construction from the Orange Line project.

National Retailers Expand Presence on South Congress

More in Business

Day to day, that means company mergers and acquisitions, retail store footprints, startup funding rounds and executive turnover. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Austin has a specific focus on technology and industrial expansion that distinguishes it from other markets in the region. Regulatory changes and commercial leasing cycles are the two primary factors that dictate local market activity.