Overview

The small business pulse is strong in Central Texas. Celebrated for its climate of innovation , our business-friendly tax structure welcomes the small business owner to the greater Austin region.

The uniqueness of Austin supports small business and encourages both employers and employees to take root in the community. Residents take pride in our network of thriving, local businesses. In fact, Austin consistently tops the chart for one of the best cities for business growth and an enjoyable quality of life.

The Austin Chamber works to enhance the small business and entrepreneurial community of Central Texas by providing business education programs, opportunities for relationship building, and enhancing lead generation.

Small Business Links & Resources

Speakers Bureau

The Speaker’s Bureau is a directory of Chamber members willing to speak on a variety of topics. The Chamber utilizes its Speakers Bureau when looking for speakers for such programs as the Small Business Roundtables, North and South Austin Business Council luncheons, as well as others. To be added to the Austin Chamber of Commerce Speaker's Bureau, please download and fill out the form below. Speakers are often booked several months in advance and signing up for the Speaker’s Bureau does not guarantee a speaking engagement. Please submit your application to Patricia Shults.

CEO Peer Advisory Program

The CEO Peer Advisory Program provide members with access to their own confidential board of advisors who gather monthly to exchange best practices, past experiences, thoughts, ideas and overall general guidance regarding growth, health and overall success in their business. Each group is comprised of 8-10 C-Level executives from non-competing industries who assist one another with business problems, solutions and opportunities. The groups meet monthly with the determination on date/time established by each group.

For more information how to engage in a CEO Peer Advisory Program contact Patricia Shults.

Tool Kits

Non-Conventional Capital

Financial

Austin, Texas Permits/Codes/Licenses

General Business Organizations

We have to have outstanding quality...With the Austin manufacturing operation, we've been able to compete with anyone anywhere in the world. Thank you for creating a business environment that allows companies like Applied Materials to succeed.
Mike Splinter, Chairman & CEO of Applied Materials Inc.

When consumers know that a small business is a Chamber member, they are 44% more likely to think favorably of it and 63% more likely to purchase goods or services from the company (Shapiro).