Sean Hemmersmeier

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Sean Hemmersmeier

The delegation is open to any Texas-based company, organization, educational institution, entrepreneur or individual seeking to build connections or business in the United Kingdom. At the end of this report, check out a list of festivals and events in the Austin metro. Applications are open for businesses and individuals interested in being part of the Austin delegation for South by Southwest’s inaugural London festival in June.

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Sean Hemmersmeier

The company hopes the expansion of its hangars at Austin's airport can help the city land more big time companies and further help economic development. A Houston-based company plans a $60 million expansion at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport due to an increase in demand for private flights and jetway parking. Million Air, a luxury fixed-base operator, started construction on March 18 for its second phase expansion at the airport.

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Sean Hemmersmeier

The Austin-based grocer's lease isn't being extended and another food and beverage tenant for the space has already been signed — this one coming from New York, according to the landlord. The small Austin-based chain of bodegas will close its longtime location at 609 Congress Ave. on June 13 after failing to land a lease extension, said George Scariano, a co-owner of Royal Blue. Another tenant has already been found for the space off Sixth Street and Congress Avenue.

Mar 28, 2025 | bizjournals.com | Sean Hemmersmeier

The Austin-based digital education platform has launched a new education vertical that it says could fuel strong growth across the country. At the end of this report, check out a list of the largest tech employers in the metro. Austin-based digital education platform Aceable is expanding its offerings and says it's on track for strong growth nationally.

Mar 27, 2025 | bizjournals.com | Sean Hemmersmeier

New studies on spending power and comfortable living standards show how Austin stacks up to other American cities. To have the American dream in Austin you will likely need a household income well above $100,000 — which doesn’t go as far here compared to other cities in Texas, according to some new studies. The cost of the American dream in AustinHomeownership is more expensive in Austin than compared to the rest of Texas.