Chamber Member News
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Guidelines for submitting for Member News: Submissions must be emailed to communication@austinchamber.com by noon on Friday to be considered for the following week (submissions will be placed on this page and run for seven days).
Keep copy to less than 100 words, in paragraph format. You may submit a web-friendly company logo (jpg, .gif or .png and saved to 72 dpi. With a print size no larger than 3" X 3") as well, but this needs to be a separate attachment and not embedded into copy.
Submissions are limited to two per week; totaling 100 words. (We limit the number of total published submissions to 10 per week.)
If your company has been featured in the local news via broadcast television and you have a link to the YouTube hosted video of the broadcast story, please email the URL and a brief 50 word max description to communication@austinchamber.com - the video will be displayed on our Media Spotlight page.
Please Note: Duplicate text submissions must be submitted at least two weeks apart. We do not run duplicate submissions two weeks in a row, and re-submissions are only considered after new member news has been fulfilled.
Chamber Member Jellifi featured on MTV's True Life series
"Cortney and Howard are trying to start a business with their friends as their employees. They soon realize, however, that having the best of both worlds is a lot harder than it looks when their friends aren't as committed as they'd like."
Click here to view the episode.
Now Hiring - Brio Tuscan Grill
Now Hiring Servers!
Come work for an award-winning, high volume, affordable upscale italian restaurant.
Please apply online at www.workatbrio.com
Or in person at Brio Arboretum
10000 Reserach Boulevard Bldg. C. | Austin, Texas 78759
(512) 794-1234
Capital Metro Introduces New Summer Program: Haul Pass
Capital Metro is offering a safe & fun way for younger riders to get around Austin this summer with its new fare card, the Haul Pass. The pass gives parents the opportunity to purchase three months of unlimited bus & rail travel from June-August 2013 for $45 – giving students easy access to the places they want to go this summer. The card, designed for students 6-18, acts as a transit pass, and offers all the perks available through Go Local, including discounts at such popular places as Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Austin Canoe and Kayak, Book People and Torchy’s Tacos. You can purchase a Haul Pass online at www.capmetro.org/HaulPass. Join the conversation on Twitter by following #HaulPass.
iPic Theaters offers great relaxing after-hours environment
The hip and stylish Salt Lounge is the perfect place to relax, whether in the lounge area before or after a movie, or be your destination for the night’s festivities at the bar. With a custom menu of creative, fresh cocktails designed by world renowned mixologist Adam Seger and made-to-order chef prepared menu items, Salt can satisfy all your cravings. For those more significant nights, we are also available for private events.
Contact Brandon Smith, Marketing Manager for more information - 512-568-3401
ECR Deal Announcements
1. Vicki Auth leased 989 RSF at Nob Hill, located at 2520 Longview St. Patrick Ley and Rebecca Zigterman represented the landlord and Brian Walker with ECR represented the tenant.
2. Spurs D-League leased 2,320 RSF at Arbor Square located at 12885 Research Blvd. Patrick Ley and Ryan Wilson with ECR represented the landlord.
3. Haney Insurance leased 840 RSF at Crystal Mountain located at 9433 Bee Caves Road. Patrick Ley and Matt Levin with ECR represented the landlord.
Upcoming Events - City of Austin Economic Development
Introduction to Imports: International Trade Education Series
June 26 | 9:00 am - 11:30 am | 201 East 2nd St. | $35
Small businesses throughout the country are benefiting from global market opportunities. If you are interested in learning how to import your goods to the U.S., this seminar is for you!
Topics will include: selecting qualified suppliers, transportation, logistics, and more.
Learn more and register
Exporting as a Creative Professional
July 24 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | 201 East 2nd St | Free - BYO Lunch
This specialized seminar will arm creative professionals with the knowledge needed to successfully navigate through the realm of trade regulations, financing, foreign cultures, and international market research in order to grow their business.
Topics will include: finding performance and exhibition opportunities overseas, marketing and travel considerations, going on tour or filming abroad with high-value equipment, and information on international trade shows for creative industries.
- Member Resources
- 'How to Market Your Business' Information Card »
The Texas Enterprise Fund is used primarily to attract new business to the state or to assist with the substantial expansion of an existing business as part of competitive recruitment. It is the largest “deal closing” fund of its kind in the country.
