Welcome to the Austin Business News Podcast, where business meets public policy — and maybe a beverage. We cover local business news, public policy and special guests interviews. All with smart insight, cheeky snark and a few laughs!This weeks topics:Lockhart levels up with a new arcadeElonland expands in Bastrop CountyAustin’s airport braces for ACL Fest crowds.New Austin LGBT Chamber membersUpcoming Chamber EventsAND Queer Fact of the week with Fiona : Only 0.03% of families in Maryland opted out of LGBTQ+ education after the Supreme Court said they could — proving that when inclusion is optional, almost everyone still chooses kindness and courage.PODCAST HOSTS:Colton Ashabranner (he/him)Amy Clunie (she/her)Fiona Dawson (she/her)Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staffBe sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcastJoin the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/joinSupport Austin's LGBTQ+ businesses: austinlgbtbiz.com/directory@2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome to the Austin Business News Podcast, where business meets public policy — and maybe a beverage. We cover local business news, public policy and special guests interviews. All with smart insight, cheeky snark and a few laughs!This weeks topics:New stage on East Riverside for the Live Music Capital of the WorldAustin’s own Tito’s Handmade Vodka makes its very first acquisitionAfter nearly a decade of failed attempts, Texas lawmakers have passed — and Governor Greg Abbott has signed — a so-called ‘bathroom bill.’New Austin LGBT Chamber membersUpcoming Chamber Events& Queer Fact of the week with FionaPODCAST HOSTS:Colton Ashabranner (he/him)Amy Clunie (she/her)Fiona Dawson (she/her)Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staffBe sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcastJoin the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/joinSupport Austin's LGBTQ+ businesses: austinlgbtbiz.com/directory@2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome to the Austin Business News Podcast, where business meets public policy—and maybe a beverage. We cover local business news, public policy and special guests interviews. All with smart insight, cheeky snark and a few laughs!This weeks topics:BillionToOne’s Big Life-Sciences Investment in North AustinMajor Mixed-Use Redevelopment on South Congress“cleaVage” — A New Musical Comedy with Texas RootsNew Austin LGBT Chamber membersUpcoming Chamber Events& Queer Fact of the week: An LGBTQ+ American Hero - Mark BinghamPODCAST HOSTS:Colton Ashabranner (he/him)Amy Clunie (she/her)Fiona Dawson (she/her)Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staffBe sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcastJoin the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/joinSupport Austin's LGBTQ+ businesses: austinlgbtbiz.com/directory@2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome to the Austin Business News Podcast, where business meets public policy—and maybe a beverage. We cover local business news, public policy and special guests interviews. All with smart insight, cheeky snark and a few laughs! Special Edition: Interview w/outgoing LGBT Chamber CEO, Tina CannonPODCAST HOSTS:Tina Cannon (she/her)Colton Ashabranner (he/him)Amy Clunie (she/her)Fiona Dawson (she/her)Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staffBe sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcastJoin the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/joinSupport Austin's LGBTQ+ businesses: austinlgbtbiz.com/directory@2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome to the Austin Business News Podcast, where business meets public policy—and maybe a beverage.Special edition: Austin Pride Parade Live Broadcast (recorded Aug 23rd, 2025)Join the Austin LGBT Chamber team as we live broadcast the Austin Pride Parade!Watch the full video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/jHVHffuQ8OMPODCAST HOSTS:Tina Cannon (she/her)Colton Ashabranner (he/him)Amy Clunie (she/her)Fiona Dawson (she/her)Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staffBe sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcastJoin the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/joinSupport Austin's LGBTQ+ businesses: austinlgbtbiz.com/directory@2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome to the Austin Business News Podcast, where business meets public policy—and maybe a beverage. On today’s podcast we will talk about about local business news - in the headlines this week:TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE:Bad News for Bars/RestaurantsGood News for TravelersSpecial Session, the RemixPODCAST HOSTS:Tina Cannon (she/her)Colton Ashabranner (he/him)Amy Clunie (she/her)Fiona Dawson (she/her)Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staffBe sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcastJoin the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/joinSupport Austin's LGBTQ+ businesses: austinlgbtbiz.com/directory@2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.
TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE:Tax-Rate Showdown: Austin’s Budget Pillow Fight Goes HeavyweightCapMetro’s Slow Burn Revival IH35 Expansion Plot Twist✨ 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/staffBe sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcastJoin the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/joinSupport Austin's LGBTQ+ businesses: austinlgbtbiz.com/directory@2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.
TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE:Special Interview Edition with Sgt Michael CrumrineInterviewers: Fiona Dawson & Amy ClunieSERGEANT MICHAEL CRUMRINESergeant Crumrine is a founding member of the Lesbian and Gay Peace Officers Association and started with the Austin Police Department in 2001 where he graduated from the 102nd Police Academy. He has worked as a patrol officer and later promoted to detective where he worked in the Sex Crimes Unit. Mike continued his investigative career in the Sex Offender Registration Unit (SOAR), and the Homicide Unit before promoting to sergeant. He is currently assigned to supervise the Child Abuse Unit.Full episodes return next week! PODCAST HOSTS:Tina Cannon (she/her)Colton Ashabranner (he/him)Amy Clunie (she/her)Fiona Dawson (she/her)Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staffBe sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcastJoin the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/joinSupport Austin's LGBTQ+ businesses: austinlgbtbiz.com/directory@2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.
TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE:State Legislature EditionRefer Madness 2.0Redistricting -Why Now?Bathroom Bill 2.0✨ 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/staffBe sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcastJoin the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/joinSupport Austin's LGBTQ+ businesses: austinlgbtbiz.com/directory@2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.
TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE:Wholesale Inflation Drops - But Wait! Austin’s Budget: Band‑Aid or Bold Move?Downtown Austin's old Hobby Building Getting New Life✨ 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/staffBe sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcastJoin the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/joinSupport Austin's LGBTQ+ businesses: austinlgbtbiz.com/directory@2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.
TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE:Japanese Deli Aims to Revive CongressTesla + Samsung? Austin’s Industrial Power PlayTexas Gold Rush✨ 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/staffBe sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcastJoin the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/joinSupport Austin's LGBTQ+ businesses: austinlgbtbiz.com/directory@2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.
TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE:Small-business grantsAustin based Tesla sales crash✨ 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/staffBe sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcastJoin the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/joinSupport Austin's LGBTQ+ businesses: austinlgbtbiz.com/directory@2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.
TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE:SXSW 2026: Same Stage, New PlayAustin’s Tech Throne Is SlippingBumble Lays off 30%✨ 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/staffBe sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcastJoin the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/joinSupport Austin's LGBTQ+ businesses: austinlgbtbiz.com/directory@2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.Hide
TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE:Finally, Old Statesman Property Moving FwdWhat to Expect w/New Convention CenterHEB Robots!✨ 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/staffBe sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcastJoin the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/joinSupport Austin's LGBTQ+ businesses: austinlgbtbiz.com/directory@2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.
Episode notesTOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE:Austin’s Growth PlanAustin’s Air Traffic Controller ShortageSmall 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/staffBe sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcastJoin the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/joinSupport Austin's LGBTQ+ businesses: austinlgbtbiz.com/directory@2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.
TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE:Training Center Loses Fed DollarsLabor Market Data Is OutTexas 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/staffBe sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcastJoin the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/joinSupport Austin's LGBTQ+ businesses: austinlgbtbiz.com/directory@2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.
TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE:America’s Assembly Line: Out of Order (Again)Robo Elon Coming to ATXDowntown Office Market: Glass Towers, Empty ChairsAnd 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/staffBe sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcastJoin the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/joinSupport Austin's LGBTQ+ businesses: austinlgbtbiz.com/directory@2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.
TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE:More Land Use LawsuitsTexas Declares War on THCAustin'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/staffBe sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcastJoin the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/join@2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.
Episode notesTOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE:Austin’s Micromobility MessNew Fed Tax Plan and How it Impacts YouAustin’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/staffBe sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcastJoin the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/join@2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.
TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE:Major Earnings Reports This Week Austin’s $535M Economic Engine, ACLTexas 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/staffBe sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcastJoin the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/join@2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.