Sean Hemmersmeier

2 weeks ago | kxan.com | Sean Hemmersmeier

by: Sean Hemmersmeier, ABJPosted:Updated:( Austin Business Journal) - John Paul DeJoria could bring even more of his business operations to the Lone Star State. The longtime Austinite - Forbes clocks his net worth at about $3 billion - who helped build Patron Spirits Co. and many other businesses, said he's had "very serious" discussions about moving the headquarters of his flagship company, John Paul Mitchell Systems, from California to Texas.

2 weeks ago | bizjournals.com | Sean Hemmersmeier

Kendall Garrison, CEO of Austin-based Amplify Credit Union, recently discussed his views on tariffs and the economy with the Austin Business Journal. See what he has to say in this Q&A. Included with this report is a list of banks with branches in the metro. Although Austin’s economy has long been considered a gem among its U.S. peers, it could be headed for a slowdown as a result of the wide-ranging import tariffs recently announced by President Donald Trump.

3 weeks ago | bizjournals.com | Sean Hemmersmeier

Tesla CEO Elon Musk leads the second wealthiest person on the Forbes list — Mark Zuckerberg of Meta Platforms Inc. — by more than $120 billion. Included with this report is a list of the wealthiest ZIP codes in the Austin metro. Austin can claim at least 11 players on Forbes' latest list of billionaires. Local Elon Musk retook the top spot to grasp the title of richest person in the world, beating last year's top billionaire, French businessman Bernard Arnault.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.