How to Invest

Investment that Supports Opportunity for all Business

Whether you choose to give your time, money or both, Opportunity Austin 2.0 is a proven way for you to invest in the future of our entire community. On the theory that a rising tide lifts all boats, greater economic stability will benefit your business as well as others. Diversification will lead to new growth, attract the best talent in our area and allow greater Austin to enhance its competitive edge.

So that you and other investors can have an active voice in shaping our future, we've created several options designed to keep you involved and up-to-date, as well as to show others in the community that you are working for the future of Central Texas:

  • An invitation to quarterly Opportunity Austin Investors meetings
  • Lead investors receive first opportunities to participate in economic development recruiting trips, trade shows and special events, including the Opportunity Austin annual meeting and New York Marketing Mission
  • Inclusion in the Opportunity Austin annual report and other marketing materials
  • Inclusion in profiles of investor companies by investment category on the economic development website with a link to your own website
  • Opportunities for a member of your firm to be involved in an economic development committee or task force
  • Opportunity Austin newsletters distributed three times a year, as well as periodic "breaking news" email alerts prior to major relocation announcements, mailings of new demographic research, publications and more

For information on supporting the economic prosperity of Central Texas through Opportunity Austin, contact either Mike Rollins or Dave Porter.

The Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Programs provides incentives for film, animation, television, video games, and post-production.  Qualifying projects can receive rebates on qualifying Texas production expenses, up to 29% for film and 7.5% for video game development.