Category: Around Town

Around Town, Children, News

Central Texas Business Incubator Launches Innovative Program to Support Childcare Providers

Source: Monica Peña, Director of Community Relations, Economic Growth Business Incubator (EGBI) According to a recent survey from childcare platform Care.com, the average cost to enroll a child in a licensed day care can set you back $16,692 annually in 2024, or $321 a week for just one child, a little less for infants. That’s 25% of the average U.S. income putting childcare out of … Continue reading Central Texas Business Incubator Launches Innovative Program to Support Childcare Providers

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Around Town, Black Men, Feature Story, June-July Issue

Black Men Shaping Our Future: Featuring Chris Marshall

Summer Issue-June/July 2024 Ujima’s Summer features Chris Marshall, Founder and Owner of Sans Bar. It is a place for everyone can enjoy non-alcoholic cocktails while being a part of a fun community. This issue also mentions summer and other holidays. We hope you enjoy reading our latest issue. Please share with your followers, friends and family. Continue reading Black Men Shaping Our Future: Featuring Chris Marshall

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Around Town, Black Men, News

Willie Williams to be Inducted into the Southwestern College Leaders in Service Hall of Fame

by Charles Osen Two Southwestern College graduates and one retired faculty will be inducted into the Southwestern College Leaders in Service Hall of Fame for the Social Sciences on Friday, April 19, as part of the college’s celebration of Founders Day Weekend.  Willie Williams, Austin, is one of the inductees. Williams, a 1968 graduate of Southwestern College, has over 50 years of experience in the … Continue reading Willie Williams to be Inducted into the Southwestern College Leaders in Service Hall of Fame

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Around Town, Austin Texas, Community, Education

The Fair Housing Conference 2024

The Fair Housing Conference will be hosted on April 16 – 17, 2024 at Norris Conference Center. The program will start at 8:00 a.m. with an opening and welcome followed by a pre-conference tour of Colony Park. The Colony Park Sustainable Community Bus Tour is an opportunity for conference attendees to tour the site of the future Colony Park Sustainable Community and existing adjacent neighborhoods … Continue reading The Fair Housing Conference 2024

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Around Town, Business, Entrepreneur, Food and Drink, Networking

Chat with Successful Business Owners-EBGI

I am excited to share EGBI’s next panel discussions in both English and Spanish. This is a great opportunity to hear from and ask questions to the owners of some of Austin’s favorite businesses in the food industry. Join us for our “Chat with Business Owners” focusing on the food industry! Dynamic panel where accomplished business owners share their authentic journeys, embracing the highs, lows, … Continue reading Chat with Successful Business Owners-EBGI

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