• S3 Ep23: Austin’s Growth Plan, Austin’s Air Traffic Controller Shortage, Small Biz Survey Data
    Jun 17 2025

    Episode notes

    TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE:

    1. Austin’s Growth Plan
    2. Austin’s Air Traffic Controller Shortage
    3. Small Biz Survey Data

    ✨ AND Fun Queer Facts with Fiona!

    PODCAST HOSTS:

    • Tina Cannon (she/her)
    • Colton Ashabranner (he/him)
    • Amy Clunie (she/her)
    • Fiona Dawson (she/her)

    Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff

    Be sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcast

    Join the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/join

    Support Austin's LGBTQ+ businesses: austinlgbtbiz.com/directory

    @2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.

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    38 mins
  • S3 Ep22: Training Center Loses Fed Dollars; Labor Market Data Is Out; Texas Legislature Recap
    Jun 9 2025

    TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE:

    1. Training Center Loses Fed Dollars
    2. Labor Market Data Is Out
    3. Texas Legislature Recap

    ✨ AND Fun Queer Facts with Fiona!

    Six colors today… but do you know how many the very first Pride flag had? 👀🏳️‍🌈 — and why did a rock band inspire it more than Judy Garland? 🎸

    PODCAST HOSTS:

    • Tina Cannon (she/her)
    • Colton Ashabranner (he/him)
    • Amy Clunie (she/her)
    • Fiona Dawson (she/her)

    Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff

    Be sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcast

    Join the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/join

    Support Austin's LGBTQ+ businesses: austinlgbtbiz.com/directory

    @2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.

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    41 mins
  • S3 Ep21: America’s Assembly Line; Robo Elon Coming to ATX; Downtown Office Market
    Jun 3 2025

    TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE:

    1. America’s Assembly Line: Out of Order (Again)
    2. Robo Elon Coming to ATX
    3. Downtown Office Market: Glass Towers, Empty Chairs

    And special Guest - City Council Mayor Pro Tem, Vanessa Fuentes! Stayed tuned for her interview just after the headlines.

    ✨ AND Fun Queer Facts with Fiona!

    Six colors today… but do you know how many the very first Pride flag had? 👀🏳️‍🌈 — and why did a rock band inspire it more than Judy Garland? 🎸

    PODCAST HOSTS:

    • Tina Cannon (she/her)
    • Colton Ashabranner (he/him)
    • Amy Clunie (she/her)
    • Fiona Dawson (she/her)

    Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff

    Be sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcast

    Join the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/join

    Support Austin's LGBTQ+ businesses: austinlgbtbiz.com/directory

    @2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.

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    55 mins
  • S3 Ep20:More Land Use Lawsuits; Texas Declares War on THC; Austin's $104M Bet
    May 27 2025

    TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE:

    1. More Land Use Lawsuits
    2. Texas Declares War on THC
    3. Austin's $104M Bet: Parks Over Pavement

    ✨ AND Fun Queer Facts with Fiona!

    PODCAST HOSTS:

    • Tina Cannon (she/her)
    • Colton Ashabranner (he/him)
    • Amy Clunie (she/her)
    • Fiona Dawson (she/her)

    Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff

    Be sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcast

    Join the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/join

    @2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.

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    33 mins
  • S3 EP19: Austin’s Micromobility Mess; New Fed Tax Plan and How it Impacts You; Austin’s New Rail Station: Delays, and Sticker Shock
    May 20 2025

    Episode notes

    TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE:

    1. Austin’s Micromobility Mess
    2. New Fed Tax Plan and How it Impacts You
    3. Austin’s New Rail Station: Delays, and Sticker Shock

    ✨ AND Fun Queer Facts with Fiona!

    PODCAST HOSTS:

    • Tina Cannon (she/her)
    • Colton Ashabranner (he/him)
    • Amy Clunie (she/her)
    • Fiona Dawson (she/her)

    Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff

    Be sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcast

    Join the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/join

    @2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.

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    36 mins
  • S3, EP18: Major Earnings Reports This Week Austin’s $535M Economic Engine, ACL Texas Tribune Acquires the Austin Monitor
    May 13 2025

    TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE:

    1. Major Earnings Reports This Week
    2. Austin’s $535M Economic Engine, ACL
    3. Texas Tribune Acquires the Austin Monitor

    ✨ AND Fun Queer Facts with Fiona!

    PODCAST HOSTS:

    • Tina Cannon (she/her)
    • Colton Ashabranner (he/him)
    • Amy Clunie (she/her)
    • Fiona Dawson (she/her)

    Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff

    Be sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcast

    Join the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/join

    @2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.

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    44 mins
  • S3, EP17: (1)Small Businesses cash flow crisis; (2) 10 A.M. Is the New 10 P.M in ATX; (3) Delta’s New Fun Direct from Austin
    May 9 2025

    Join the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce each week for the latest in Austin Business News. Every Friday, we chat business, LGBTQ+ (and allied) events, trainings and public policies that impact our shared economy. 💼🌈

    TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE:

    1. Small Businesses cash flow crisis
    2. 10 A.M. Is the New 10 P.M in ATX
    3. Delta’s New Fun Direct from Austin

    ✨ AND Fun Queer Facts with Fiona! 🌈 This week we celebrated #TrueColorsDay, and yes—Cyndi Lauper’s involved. But it’s not just about music—it’s about a movement. 🎙️

    PODCAST HOSTS:

    • Tina Cannon (she/her)
    • Colton Ashabranner (he/him)
    • Amy Clunie (she/her)
    • Fiona Dawson (she/her)

    Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff

    Be sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcast

    Join the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/join

    @2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.

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    34 mins
  • S3, Ep16: SXSW Major Shake Up, Austin’s Budget Fiscal Cliff, Area $10B Commercial Facelift
    May 2 2025

    Join the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce each week for the latest in Austin Business News. Every Friday, we chat business, LGBTQ+ (and allied) events, trainings and public policies that impact our shared economy. 💼🌈

    TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE:

    • SXSW Major Shakeup
    • Austin’s Budget Fiscal Cliff
    • Austin $10B Commercial Facelift

    SPECIAL GUEST SEGMENT! Mindy Raymond joins us on today's pod to talk all about the Texas legislature's expanded film/TV fund. Organizations mentioned by Raymond are: Texas Media Production Alliance and Media for Texas.

    ✨ AND Fun Queer Facts with Fiona! 🌈 This week we celebrated #TrueColorsDay, and yes—Cyndi Lauper’s involved. But it’s not just about music—it’s about a movement. 🎙️

    PODCAST HOSTS:

    • Tina Cannon (she/her)
    • Colton Ashabranner (he/him)
    • Amy Clunie (she/her)
    • Fiona Dawson (she/her)

    Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff

    Be sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcast

    Join the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/join

    @2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.

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    42 mins