Headlines for September 18, 2012
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Show Austin What Your Business is About
Show-off, network, and learn about other members like yourself at ChamberFest 2012 on October 23. This is your opportunity to exhibit your business' products and/or services to Austin professionals. Booth space is limited and selling fast so purchase your table here today.
Chamber to Release Inaugural Mobility Report
Join us as the Austin Chamber reveals updated Commuter Congestion Maps and 2012 Mobility Reports while Keynote Speaker, Phil Wilson, Executive Director, Texas Department of Transportation will report on major accomplishments in transportation since the 2011 Legislative Session. Also, Texas State Senator Kirk Watson, District 14, will provide updates for the region on Rider 42.
$40 Early Bird rate ends on September 26. Register today.
Join the conversation on Twitter using #SoT2012.November is Coming - Are You Registered?
Your voice cannot be heard if you don't speak up. Early voting opens October 22 and ends on November 2. Election Day is November 6.
BioBash 2012: Challenging the Paradigm to Enhance Global Health and National Security
BioAustin invites you to BioBash 2012 featuring Brett P. Giroir, M.D., Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives, the Texas A&M University System, Principal Investigator, Texas A&M Center for Innovation in Advanced Development and Manufacturing with Guest Presenter Luminex Corporation on September 27 at the Driskill. This event is complimentary and open to the public; however, advance registration is required.
Single-Use Carryout Bag Ordinance Stakeholders
Thank you for playing a key role in developing the Single-Use Carryout Bag Ordinance and Administrative Rules. Austin Resource Recovery would like your input regarding the Draft 2 Single-Use Carryout Bag Administrative Rules. Draft 3 will take your feedback into consideration and will be presented to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission on Oct. 10, 2012.
Click here to submit your input by September 24 at 5 p.m.
Shaping the Industry with Emerging Technologies & Business Models
The Chamber is proud to announce that we will be sponsoring the 10th Annual Texas Wireless Summit. The summit provides a traditional forum for industry leaders to discuss emerging technologies and business models that will shape the industry over the upcoming two to three years. If you are interested in attending or sponsoring the event, click here.
Greece 2013: The Birthplace of Civilization
Stand at the center of classical history with the Austin Chamber in March 2013. Experience the Acropolis, Dionysus Theatre, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and take in the panoramic views from the Aegina Island then relax at the Electra Place Hotel Athens in the center of Plaka.
How to Save Money with the Office Depot Member Rewards Program
Partner with us to help you take care of your business. Join the hundreds of businesses receiving significant discounts of up to 70% on their office needs with the Chamber's Office Depot Program. The savings from the program may cover your cost of Chamber Membership! For the month of September you can receive an additional $15 of your qualifying purchase of $150 or more! Click below and scroll down to click on the monthly promotion button. Then log into your Chamber Account to place your order and make sure to include the Coupon Code. If you are not a member make sure to sign up for the program and check out the savings on the item lists!
» Click here to get the Promotion Code and/or to sign up!Order Your Pictures from the 2012 Greater Austin Business Awards
It was a night to remember, so don't forget to order your pictures from the evening.
Contact Kim Stock Photography to order yours today.
It Pays to be On Time
Congratulations to our PAY IT ON TIME drawing winner, Larry Pounds, Owner, Pounds Floor & Tile. Larry paid his membership invoice within 30 days of receiving it and his name went into a drawing for a free iPad™. He has been a member of the Austin Chamber since 2003.
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