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'The largest foreign direct investment in the state of Texas': Samsung to build $17 billion chip plant in Taylor

Samsung has announced plans to erect a $17 billion chip plant in Taylor in hopes the company will address the chip shortage now sweeping the country.


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Clean energy job growth in Texas outpaces most other states

Texas came in 10th in a new study by the news and opinion website 24/7 Wall St. that ranked all 50 states in terms of their clean energy job growth from 2018 to 2020.


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Torchy’s CEO Hart retires after leading ‘one of the hottest brands’

The chief executive officer of a “fast-casual restaurant” that focuses on serving tacos has retired after being with the company for nearly four years.


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'Texas has a lot of advantages': Texas named a leader in renewable energy

Texas added a lot of renewable energy power in the third quarter of 2021. In fact, more than any other state in the third quarter: 1,679 megawatts. No other state even came close to this number.


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Texas Fabco, Tap Rock exchanging legal volleys in court

In a legal back-and-forth, Round Mountain-based Texas Fabco Solutions has filed a counter lawsuit against Tap Rock Operating LLC, alleging that the oil and gas company violated health, safety and environmental regulations at several New Mexico facilities.


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Produce delivery service helps Austin residents, one 'Good Apple' at a time

The CEO of Good Apple, an Austin-based produce delivery service, is taking aim to eliminate food insecurity by addressing mobility and transportation barriers.


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New York City's Witter Family Office expands into Austin, 'reflection of the economic growth that we are witnessing in the region'

The New York City-based Witter Family Office, which specializes in investments of various types, announced that they will be expanding into Austin, saying that the strategic move into the progressive Texas city will be beneficial for all involved.


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'This is the final straw': Tesla headquarters moves to Austin

Tesla CEO Elon Musk seems intent on making good on the company’s recent threats to bolt Silicon Valley for the Texas area.


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Warrior Companion launches initiative to ‘help heroes deal with daily routines with the help of service animals’

Warrior Companion has committed to connecting disabled veterans with pet insurance for service animals to facilitate their daily routines.


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'This is a critical time': Texas Restaurant Association appoints new executives to its board of directors

The Texas Restaurant Association recently unveiled multiple new additions to its team of leading executives.



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mindStart celebrates five years of 'providing customer service and support to local businesses'

A privately-owned company called mindStart provides outsourced customer service to small and medium business owners and celebrates its five year anniversary.


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'Pay What You Can Day' coming to Austin from NeuFit

A leading provider of advanced neuromuscular treatment for athletes and patients will host a 'Pay What You Can Day' on Oct. 22 in Austin.


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'A perfect solution': Super Coffee makes a new home in Austin

Super Coffee, which touts on its website that it was founded by a trio of brothers in 2015 and honored as one of the best workplaces in 2021, according to Inc. Magazine, is bringing its headquarters to Austin.


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'As American as it gets': Local Tesla owner notes bright future for EV manufacturer

Last month, the White House hosted an electric vehicle summit, where the future of the gasoline-alternative cars and fuel economy standards were the focus, but the company responsible for nearly three-quarters of all U.S. electric vehicle (EV) sales was not invited.


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'This year has completely blown away our expectations': NinjaRMM announces explosive company growth for 2021, move to Austin office

IT operations management platform NinjaRMM recently announced that it witnessed a nearly 50% increase in its customer base to more than 6,000 customers globally and a 75% year-over-year revenue boost for the year 2021, according to a press release.


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Southwest expands flight schedule in Austin with 'key nonstop routes, additional frequencies'

Travelers in Austin may soon have more flight options with Southwest Airlines announcing plans to increase flights to the state capitol’s airport in 2022.


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'We're incredibly excited': Moveworks opens new facility in Austin

Moveworks has opened a new office in Austin, further expanding its presence in the U.S.


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'Texas businesses are ready for evolved digital services': Element Critical starts second data center in Texas

Data services provider Element Critical has acquired a 62,000-square-foot data center in Austin.


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Netflix's new 'Roaring Twenties' will follow Austin 20 year olds looking for love, success

A new Netflix series called "Roaring Twenties" will film 20-somethings living in Austin who are in search of success and love during the 2020s, KXAN reports.