How Frisco businesses can benefit from the CARES Act
The CARES Act encompasses a $2 trillion package for employers, individuals and companies amid coronavirus.
Lewisville, Flower Mound, Highland Village businesses find ways to survive under COVID-19 restrictions
Here's how Lewisville, Flower Mound and Highland Village businesses have found ways to stay open in the wake of COVID-19.
Laura Huffman named as new president and CEO of Austin Chamber of Commerce
Huffman previously worked as a regional director for Texas at the Nature Conservancy, an environmental nonprofit, and prior to that, she served as assistant city manager in Austin.
More Texans have filed for unemployment in past three weeks than in all of 2019
For the second week in a row, more than 6 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits, according to federal data.
Dallas County judge floats taxpayer relief proposal for upcoming fiscal year
The proposal is intended to help financially strapped taxpayers, but it would need approval from the state Legislature to get off the ground.
East Valley chambers of commerce partner with U.S. Small Business Administration to offer weekly webinar
The Chandler Chamber of Commerce is partnering with other chambers and with the U.S. Small Business Administration to bring weekly webinars to business owners.
Coronavirus, unstable oil market challenge energy industry
The Greater Houston economy, including The Woodlands area’s, is projected to see job losses across the energy industry in 2020, according to several economists.
City of Fort Worth bracing for financial losses from COVID-19
Fort Worth officials estimate sales tax revenue may fall short by up to $26 million.
Harris County launches Small Business Economic Assistance Loan Program, begins process of creating COVID-19 relief fund
In partnership with the Houston-Galveston Area Council, Harris County launched a $10 million Small Business Economic Assistance Loan Program on April 7 to help small businesses on the road to recovery.
Georgetown Chamber of Commerce moves events online, offers support to local businesses
The chamber connects over 1,000 member businesses and professionals and is one of the largest chambers in Central Texas.
Restrictions impacting independent Tarrant County health care providers
Independent health care providers in Tarrant County are coping with a loss of patients due to coronavirus-related restrictions.
Frisco wedding vendors lose majority of business for March, April as couples postpone celebrations
One Frisco wedding venue has already rescheduled 17 March and April weddings.
Middle Tennessee hospitality coalition creates relief fund for workers amid coronavirus-related closures
The fund will grant up to $1,000 to local hospitality workers and small businesses who are eligible for aid.
With Texas Workforce Commission overwhelmed by surging unemployment claims, Central Texas residents try to hang on
The Texas Workforce Commission received 1.7 million calls from individuals seeking assistance with unemployment benefits in a 24-hour period on March 26.
Survey finds Texas brewers losing more than 70% of revenue because of coronavirus
Brewers across the state are renewing calls for Gov. Greg Abbott to grant temporary waivers for shipping, delivery and tax relief.
Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce survey: Majority of respondents have been negatively affected by coronavirus
According to the survey results, 92.6% of 95 respondents said their business is being negatively impacted by the coronavirus outbreak, while 7.3% said their business is not being negatively impacted.
Response to coronavirus brings Houston's cherished restaurant industry to its knees
At Guadalupana Bakery and Cafe on Dunlavy Street, owner Robert Diaz has two things to help weather the onslaught of the coronavirus: neighbors and prayers.
Guadalupe County issues stay-at-home order, amends disaster declaration
County suspends foreclosure proceedings for at least 30 days.
Comal County issues stay-at-home order
Confirmed cases within the county have jumped 50% in last two days.
UPDATED: Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Department creates $200,000 relief program for small businesses
The applications for aid will be accepted until August 1 or until funds are used, and they will be reviewed and awarded weekly.
More than 80 small businesses receive funds from Round Rock Cares
Nearly a week and a half after launching, Round Rock Cares has received more than 140 applications and approximately $900,000 in financial assistance requests.
TSA limits checkpoints at George Bush Intercontinental Airport; Houston Airport System expects significant decline in March passengers
With low passenger travel amid the coronavirus pandemic, Transportation Security Administration checkpoints at George Bush Intercontinental Airport have been consolidated to make better use of resources and personnel, Houston Airport System officials said.
Tomball, Magnolia hotels see mass cancellations as travel plans, events dwindle
With more people staying home, events being canceled and business travel limited, hotels in Tomball and Magnolia are seeing significantly lower rates of occupancy.
Has your Austin-area small business been affected by the coronavirus? Here are resources you can access.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering a short-term loan program intended to help cover payroll and a separate, long-term loan program intended to help business owners stay afloat.
Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce shares information about small-business relief programs
Community Impact Newspaper sat in on the chamber's webinar in order to share answers to frequently asked questions about the CARES Act.