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:

• Early voting has started for the Nov. 4th election. What Austin area voters need to know
• Austin faces 30-day deadline to remove its Pride crosswalk, 'Black Artists Matter' roadway art
• Cheer Up Charlies sold to LGBTQ+ Investment Firm
• New Austin LGBT Chamber members
• Upcoming Chamber Events

AND Queer Fact of the week with Fiona : Turns out a little color on the crosswalk makes everyone safer. 🌈

PODCAST HOSTS:

• 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.

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 arcade
• Elonland expands in Bastrop County
• Austin’s airport braces for ACL Fest crowds.
• New Austin LGBT Chamber members
• Upcoming Chamber Events

AND 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/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.

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 World
• Austin’s own Tito’s Handmade Vodka makes its very first acquisition
• After 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 members
• Upcoming Chamber Events
• & Queer Fact of the week with Fiona

PODCAST HOSTS:

• 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.

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 Austin
• Major Mixed-Use Redevelopment on South Congress
• “cleaVage” — A New Musical Comedy with Texas Roots
• New Austin LGBT Chamber members
• Upcoming Chamber Events
• & Queer Fact of the week: An LGBTQ+ American Hero - Mark Bingham

PODCAST HOSTS:

• 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.

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 Cannon

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.

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/jHVHffuQ8OM

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.

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:

1. Bad News for Bars/Restaurants
2. Good News for Travelers
3. Special Session, the Remix

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.

TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE:

1. Tax-Rate Showdown: Austin’s Budget Pillow Fight Goes Heavyweight
2. CapMetro’s Slow Burn Revival
3. 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/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.