Austin Chamber of Commerce

The philanthropic dream team! ✨It was an honor to have Steven González and Laura Villagran Johnson from PNC Bank and Debbie Johnson from Successful Giving join us for our Austin Gives workshop yesterday! They shared so many tips for companies looking to explore corporate philanthropy, and we think Steven said it best, "You can't be a good corporate citizen without being in the philanthropy space. If you're not giving back to your community, you're just doing it wrong." Stay tuned for our next installment of Austin Gives this fall!

We’re excited to share quotes from two of the incredible high school students participating in our Summer Intern Program with AISD: Ailia and Zarita! 🎓 We have students interning at companies across our city, learning new skills to prepare them for the workforce and getting a first-hand look at what their future careers could look like.

“I was given the opportunity to attend a SMPS luncheon featuring Travis County Judge Andy Brown. I’m thankful to have had the opportunity to participate in a conference alongside many talented marketing specialists. I’ve also had the opportunity to work with InDesign…I’ve created a series of master resumes, campaign posts, consultant badges, and more. These projects have definitely been the most rewarding because they are used to represent the company.”
-Ailia Zhao - Rising 12th grader at LASA High School, interning at O’Connell Robertson

“I have been working on a 3D model of downtown Austin. I’ve been trying my hardest to learn and understand this new tool. It has been fun and challenging at the same time. I have also learned to trust my coworkers and have made friends who want to see me go places. I have taken that into my soul and learned I can gain that kind of friendship through other parts of my life, like at school.”
-Zarita Garach - Rising Senior at LBJ Early College High School, Interning at HKS, Inc.

If your company is interested in participating in next year's High School Summer Internship Program, email Eric Hale at [email protected]

Congratulations to UT’s Texas Institute for Electronics who was just awarded $840M by the Pentagon to build a DOD Microelectronics Manufacturing Center. This is huge news for Central Texas and the US Semiconductor Industry. Congressman Lloyd Doggett tweeted, "There's no better place to achieve results sooner than at TIE, whose talent and leadership can advance the US from a mere 3% of world chip packaging to leading—with great national security and competitiveness benefits."

UT’s Texas Institute for Electronics Awarded $840M To Build a DOD Microelectronics Manufacturing Center, Advance U.S. Semiconductor Industry AUSTIN, Texas — Seeking to ensure America’s national security and global military leadership, the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) has

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We're excited to announce our Mid-Year Election Climate and Economic Analysis event featuring Texas Tribune’s News & Politics Editor and Incoming Editor-in-Chief Matthew Watkins and the team from Susser Bank. At the event, they will give a nonpartisan perspective on the potential economic impact of the upcoming election and how it might affect your decision-making for the rest of the year. They’ll discuss where we are, and where we’re headed, and dive into all the “what ifs” along the way as we edge closer to election season.

Mid-Year Election Climate and Economic Analysis Join us as Texas Tribune’s Incoming Editor in Chief Matthew Watkins gives a nonpartisan perspective on the potential economic impact of the upcoming election and how it might affect your decision-making for the rest of the year. He’ll discuss where we are, and where we’re headed, and dive into...

Congratulations to our partner SOAL Technologies, who was awarded the #3 rank in the Austin Business Journal’s prestigious “Best Places To Work 2024” list for small businesses. You can read all about SOAL in our blog story.

Celebrate with SOAL: Ranked #3 in Best Small Biz Workplaces 2024! SOAL is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the #3 rank in the Austin Business Journal’s prestigious “Best Places To Work 2024” list for small businesses. This recognition reflects SOAL’s unwavering commitment to creating an exceptional workplace environment that fosters innovation...

Austin Chamber's Board of Directors voted to issue a policy statement to support Mayor Watson’s resolution advancing a comprehensive bond package to fund climate infrastructure in the coming years. The Board feels that Mayor Watson's proposal allows for a thoughtful and comprehensive approach to climate protection, aligning with our goal of balancing fiscal responsibility, economic sustainability, and environmental stewardship. We appreciate the opportunity to develop a strategy that considers the long-term fiscal impacts on businesses and residents.

The ongoing discussion at City Council highlights the urgent need to prioritize affordability in our city, and the Chamber must continue to speak up on issues like this to ensure that our city can continue to be a place where people of all income levels, and businesses of all sizes, can thrive. You can read our policy statement on our website.

Austin Chamber Issues Statement on City Council's Climate Plan Austin Chamber's Board of Directors voted to issue a policy statement to support Mayor Watson’s resolution advancing a comprehensive bond package to fund climate infrastructure in the coming years. The Board feels that Mayor Watson's proposal allows for a thoughtful and comprehensive approach to.....

It's your last chance to nominate your business for the Greater Austin Business Awards - nominations close TONIGHT! It is free to nominate, and you don't need to be an Austin Chamber member. We have so many categories to choose from, and you can find all the details on our website.

Greater Austin Business Awards (GABA) 2024 The 24th Greater Austin Business Awards (GABA) recognizes the best business practices in the region.

Welcome to new Austin Chamber member Swift Fit Events! Swift Fit specializes in corporate and community events that emphasize health, wellness, and connection. They work towards boosting employee morale, fostering team connections and more. Find out about their mission to redefine office culture at
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Our next Austin Gives Workshop is less than a week away and only a few tickets are left! Don't miss out on your chance to hear from PNC Bank's Steven González and Laura Villagran Johnson on how they connect with local nonprofits and bring PNC's mission to life through corporate philanthropy and community engagement.
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The nomination deadline for our Greater Austin Business Awards has been extended to July 15th, giving you a few more days to submit your business as a contender for this year's awards! We've received lots of incredible nominations so far, and can't wait to see how many more we get in the next few days! You can find out more about GABA and submit your nomination on our website.

Greater Austin Business Awards (GABA) 2024 The 24th Greater Austin Business Awards (GABA) recognizes the best business practices in the region.

We have some big and exciting Chamber news to share: Adison Heyne has been promoted to Vice President of Membership! 🎉Adison has been with the Chamber since 2021, and we've all seen her leadership skills, dedication, and love for the Chamber in action. In her new role, Adison will lead both the Membership Sales and Customer Success teams. Congratulations to Adison!!

There are only a few days left to nominate your business for our 2024 Greater Austin Business Awards! Categories include Hire Local Champion, Austin CEO/Site Lead, Affordability Champion, Employee Health and Wellness, Mobility Champion, and more. You can find all the details here; please pass this on to anyone that has an incredible Austin business! Nominations are free and you don't need to be an Austin Chamber member.

Greater Austin Business Awards (GABA) 2024 The 24th Greater Austin Business Awards (GABA) recognizes the best business practices in the region.

We're hosting a FREE Greater Austin Business Awards Nominations Social Hour this Thursday evening at Twin Liquors on Burnet with drinks and snacks. If you haven't nominated your company for a Greater Austin Business Award, this is a great opportunity before our nominations window closes. Reserve your spot now!

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We're excited to announce our Austin Gives July Social on July 18th featuring two of our favorite philanthropic people: Steven González and Laura Villagran Johnson from PNC Bank! We've all seen how PNC Bank "walks the walk" and shows its commitment to giving back to our community, and at the event, Laura and Steven will share how they connect with local nonprofits and bring PNC's mission to life through corporate philanthropy and community engagement. Reserve your spot now!

Austin Gives July Workshop: Exploring Corporate Philanthropy with PNC… Austin Chamber of Commerce provides leadership that strengthens our economy, convenes our community, and promotes collaboration so people can live, work, and thrive in Austin.

Save the date for our 2024 State of Talent & Education Event - September 5th at the Hilton Austin! At this year's State of Talent and Education, you'll hear about the current trends in Austin's talent and education landscape, gain valuable insights from experts on our region's strengths and opportunities, and explore how employer and city-driven partnerships can be harnessed to empower our local workforce, while also enhancing the alignment of education with these evolving needs.

State of Talent & Education 2024 Austin Chamber's State of Talent and Education 2024 - September 5th at the Hilton Austin.

Today we celebrated an early 4th of July with a Chamber tradition: our Annual Red, White, & Food Potluck!! We're so grateful for our small but mighty Chamber team! 🎆

Welcome to our new Austin Chamber member, Octapharma Plasma! Octapharma operates more than 175 plasma donation centers across the United States and serves more than 650,000 unique donors annually. Their first location in Austin opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 13th! You can learn all about Octapharma on our blog.

Octapharma Plasma Opens First Austin Location Octapharma, one of the world’s leading plasma collection and human protein product manufacturers, is inviting the public to the grand opening celebration of Austin’s first Octapharma Plasma location. The ribbon-cutting will take place on Thursday, June 13 at 9:30 a.m. The Austin location joins a...

Congratulations to our Senior Vice President Emily Alley, who just completed year one of the US Chamber of Commerce's Institute for Organization Management's Leadership Training Program in Athens, Georgia with a cohort of Chamber leadership from across the country!

This morning we heard from the people who make all the SXSW magic happen! 💫Hugh Forrest and Monica Sack from SXSW joined us for our summer installment of Tacos & Topics focusing on the PanelPicker process. The SXSW PanelPicker entry period runs until July 21st, and you can find out more about how to submit your panel at: https://hubs.ly/Q02DBzt-0

We are so grateful for the immensely talented individuals who make up our board, and one of those is Bobby Jenkins, the Vice Chair of Austin Gives. Yesterday night, we gathered for an Austin Gives event where Bobby shared some gems of wisdom to people looking to get their companies involved in corporate philanthropy; here are just a few:
-Doing good is good business- when a company is engaged in philanthropy, everyone wins.
-When a team can volunteer together, a whole different level of bonding takes place. It's a great way to attract and retain people.
-If a company has a reputation for giving back, people in Austin care about that. They want to use companies who care about our community and are trying to make it a better place.
-If you're looking for a place to start and are overwhelmed by the number of nonprofits in our community to choose from, follow your heart. Pick a cause that matters deeply to you - that means more than anything and will motivate your employees to do the same.
Thank you again to Bobby for sharing so much wisdom and doing so much good in our community.

There are only a few weeks left to nominate your business for the 2024 Greater Austin Business Awards! GABA is Austin's largest business event of the year and brings together over 700 attendees from across our community to recognize companies with the best business practices that are achieving success and leadership in their industries. The nomination period runs until July 11th, and there are 14 different categories to choose from! It is free to nominate, and you don't have to be an Austin Chamber Member.

Greater Austin Business Awards (GABA) 2024 The 24th Greater Austin Business Awards (GABA) recognizes the best business practices in the region.

Don't miss the chance to register for our July Area Business Connections Event: Professional Sports in Austin, featuring the President of Austin FC, CEO of the Austin Gamblers, and the head of the Austin Sports Commission. Our ABC events have been selling out, so now's the time to reserve your spot!

July Area Business Connections: Professional Sports in Austin For our July Area Business Connections event, we'll dive into the world of professional sports in Austin. At the event, we'll hear from Austin FC President

Welcome to our two summer interns! 🍎Vanessa Gallegos is part of our AISD Summer Internship Program and is currently a rising junior at Akins Early College High School. She has taken several business and finance courses and is interested in private real estate. Belle St. John just completed her freshman year at UT Austin and is studying pre-law with a focus in economics. We can't wait to teach them about our members and all the work we do in the community - make sure to say hi to them if you visit our offices over the summer!

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We were back at Accenture this morning, where our CEO Jeremy Martin kicked off AustInnovation Day with Chamber Board Member Tamara Fields. The presentation from Dr. Monique Umphrey, Provost at ACC, and Lillian Mills, Dean of UT's McCombs School of Business on how educational institutions navigate innovation's breakneck speed was fascinating - we were happy to be able to include it as part of our Area Business Connections series!

Have you ever wondered what it takes to get your panel selected for SXSW's PanelPicker? Come hear from Hugh Forrest, SXSW's Co-President and Chief Programming Officer at our Summer Edition of Tacos & Topics next Thursday 6/27. This one is sure to sell out, so get your tickets now!

Tacos & Topics: Summer Edition Attend the June 27 edition of Tacos & Topics to learn more about the PanelPicker process — and how you can craft a speaking proposal for SXSW 2025 that has the best chance for success in a very competitive process.

There are only a few spots left for next Monday's Austin Gives workshop featuring Austin Gives Vice Chair Bobby Jenkins, owner of ABC Home and Commercial Services. This is a rare opportunity to learn about best practices from one of the most philanthropic people in Austin and ask him questions - don't miss out!

Philanthropy in Action: Best Practices with Bobby Jenkins For our summer installment in our Austin Gives series, we're excited to have Austin Gives Vice Chair Bobby Jenkins share his best practices in all things philanthropy - attendees will learn how he started his philanthropic efforts and have an opportunity to ask him questions.

Check out all the events we have coming up this summer! ☀️
We have two events in our Area Business Connections series that are sure to sell out, an Austin Gives event featuring Bobby Jenkins, a Chairman's Circle luncheon featuring AUS CEO Ghizlane Badawi, a summer edition of Tacos & Topics with SXSW's Hugh Forrest discussing PanelPicker, GABA, and so much more!

Austin Chamber - Summer Events Roundup We are proud to partner with Accenture's AustInnovation Day for the June installment of our monthly series, Area Business Connections. This discussion will focus on the challenges students face in today's fast-paced environment, including feelings of overwhelm and the proliferation of Gen AI and Inn...

Welcome to new Austin Chamber member Flatiron Construction! Flatiron develops innovative solutions to build critical infrastructure and landmark projects such as roads, bridges, rail, airports, dams, and more. Learn about all their services at
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