Round Rock Chamber partners with venture capital firm gener8tor for early-stage startup accelerator
The Round Rock Chamber is partnering with venture capital firm gener8tor to launch a new program to support startups in their earliest stages.
What you need to know: The Chamber's gBETA Round Rock program is a free seven-week no equity accelerator offering one-on-one coaching and tailored programming to participants, as well as a network of potential mentors, customers and investors, according to a news release shared Sept. 10.
The takeaway: Participation in this program is intended to set up a pathway for startups to engage in equity-based accelerator programs and investment opportunities.
Gardner Chiropractic Family & Wellness Center moves to new space in Round Rock
Gardner Chiropractic Family & Wellness Center recently moved to a new location in Round Rock.
The gist: The center, which moved just down the road from its previous location, provides chiropractic care, perinatal chiropractic care and pediatric chiropractic care.
Owned by Dr. Jennifer Gardner, the practice treats a variety of conditions, including back pain and sciatica, neck pain, headaches, scoliosis and more. The business also recently added a new massage therapist.
Gov. Abbott issues executive order prohibiting THC sales to Texans under 21
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a Sept. 10 executive order aimed at prohibiting hemp-derived THC products from being sold to minors, which he called “safety for kids, freedom for adults.” The order comes one week after a special legislative session ended without Abbott and state lawmakers agreeing on legislation to ban or restrict THC sales.
The details: Abbott’s order directs the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to “immediately begin the rulemaking process” on new THC regulations, including:
Limiting THC sales to people 21 years and older
Requiring THC retailers to check all customers’ IDs
Expanding testing and labeling requirements for THC products
Raising manufacturer and retailer licensing fees to cover costs of enforcing the new rules
Enhancing monitoring by state and local law enforcement
What they're saying:“Governor Abbott has shown that Texas can protect children without turning back to prohibition,” Heather Fazio, director of the Texas Cannabis Policy Center, said in a statement. “While we have some concerns, this is a win for safety, freedom and free markets.”
