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Business Journals
a day ago
- Business
- Business Journals
Destin Bell continues to gain traction after his startup landed a 'Shark Tank' deal
This is part of this year's Austin Inno Under 25 series, which revisits some of the youngest stars on the business scene to see where they are now. At the end of this article, check out ABJ's list of accelerators and incubators.
Business Journals
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Journals
Downtown space activation program spurring more foot traffic
The Downtown Austin Space Activation program transforms vacant storefronts and underutilized spaces into affordable options for local creatives and small businesses to host pop-up shops and events. Included with this report is the ABJ's latest list of business and networking groups in the metro.
Business Journals
30-05-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Austin-area's top general contractors
The 2025 list of commercial constructions companies tracks commercial and multifamily projects handled during 2024. All billings and project values reflect work handled by the Austin operations, although work can be performed anywhere. Forty-six firms responded to requests for information and reported $9.2 billion in construction billings through the Austin office. These same firms provide over 6,000 jobs locally. The digital rankings include 60 firms. Information on The List was obtained through ABJ research or supplied by individual firms through questionnaires that ABJ could not independently verify. In case of ties, firms are ranked by total employment and then listed alphabetically if ties remain. Additionally, companies that did not respond to employment surveys but were still included on this year's List are sorted by estimated total employment figures derived from ABJ archives; annual filings with the U.S. Department of Labor; and other firm-specific resources. This week's List is part of a shift in our research methodology and philosophy in 2025, one that will emphasize more data and context for readers while better coordinating the resources available to us and our 46 sister publications under the American City Business Journals flag. We anticipate this effort will identify thousands of new local records — and cumulatively, tens of thousands of new businesses across ACBJ's footprint — this year alone.
Zawya
22-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Digital skills dominate job market in Jordan's banking sector
AMMAN — A recent study by the Association of Banks in Jordan (ABJ) has identified the most in-demand university majors in the Kingdom's banking sector, highlighting a growing need for digital and technical skills in the industry. According to the ABJ statement sent to The Jordan Times, the most sought-after majors include Accounting, Finance and Banking, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Business Administration, and Cybersecurity. While Jordanian universities are increasingly aware of the need to update academic programmes in line with digital transformation, the ABJ noted that a gap persists between graduates' qualifications and the rapidly evolving demands of the banking sector, particularly in fintech and digitalisation. The study also revealed that more than 50 per cent of financial institutions in Jordan now consider data analysis and artificial intelligence (AI) skills essential for entry-level roles. Positions such as big data analyst, AI specialist, financial data analyst, tech risk analyst, digital officer, and banking app developer are among the fastest-growing roles in the sector, the study found. 'In 2024, recent graduates accounted for nearly half of all new hires in the banking sector, indicating a clear trend among banks to integrate young talent into the industry,' the ABJ stated. Commenting on the findings, financial analyst Yousef Suboh told The Jordan Times that 'Banks are not only seeking to modernise their operations through digital solutions, but also to invest in a younger, tech-competent workforce capable of adapting to emerging trends in fintech, AI, and data-driven decision-making.' He added that demand for such skills is likely to grow as financial institutions expand their digital offerings. Economist Majed Shari said: 'Adapting to the digital era is no longer optional for banks; it is a necessity.' He stressed that financial institutions are now focused on building a workforce equipped to navigate complex financial ecosystems and drive innovation. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Business Journals
22-05-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
East Austin's Springdale Green office campus recognized as Project of the Year
Developed by California-based Jay Paul Co., Springdale Green is a striking, 873,000-square-foot office campus just a few miles from downtown. This is part of ABJ's special report on the 2025 Commercial Real Estate Awards.
