How St. David’s HealthCare employees navigated a challenging 2021

Jan 4, 2022

Healthcare is hard under normal circumstances. We help patients and their families during times of immense happiness as they welcome new life into this world and during extraordinary stress when patients are facing health battles.

Lyft is lifting our community out of the pandemic

Sep 8, 2021

Local businesses in Austin are doing all they can to help slow and stop the spread of Coronavirus. Lyft is just one of many companies doing their part in the business community.

Here's how to support local restaurants right now

Sep 3, 2021

The Texas Restaurant Association has asked that we each make promises to each other. In their COVID-19 Health and Safety policy, they have asked guests to...

The latest City of Austin COVID-19 orders and ordinances

Aug 12, 2021

On August 11, 2021, the City and County released new orders outlining masking requirements in public schools and buildings.

How Chamber staff felt after getting the COVID vaccine

Aug 11, 2021

To our staff, protection and safety are always top of mind. For some, it was a simple act and for others, an emotional experience.

McKinsey & Company's COVID-19 impact on business, the economy, and recovery

Mar 23, 2021

There are so many questions centered around life after coronavirus. What will our well-being and recovery look like when returning to work?

City opens Austin Legacy Business Relief grant

Feb 16, 2021

Opening February 16, 2021, the Austin Legacy Business Relief Grant is a $5 million fund offering COVID-19 financial assistance to local businesses that have called Austin home for at least 20 years. Eligible applicants could receive $20,000 in emergency funding, with the opportunity to receive enhanced funding up to $140,000 to cover operating expenses.

What you need to know about reopening the state of Texas

Sep 17, 2020

Stay informed regrading Texas policies and the spread of COVID-19 here.

City of Austin reopens Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund & announces Creative Worker Relief Grant

Aug 12, 2020

The City of Austin Economic Development Department is reopening the Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund on August 10, 2020 to reach additional local musicians facing hardships due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Austin Food, Beverage, & Retail Guide: COVID-19 Updates

Aug 3, 2020

When the going gets tough, Austinites come together to support each other. Restaurants, bars, and retail make up a lot of our city's economy and workforce.

Austin Job opportunities: COVID-19

Jul 31, 2020

Chamber members are hiring, and the Chamber is committed to being a resource for the community to help keep Austin working.

COVID-19: Healthcare & Testing Resources

Jun 23, 2020

Our members are providing healthcare resources and advice amid COVID-19.