Advocacy
The Austin Chamber takes on the biggest challenges businesses are facing so you can focus on growing yours. We provide opportunities for our members to influence civic, social and economic initiatives that support community growth.

Our priorities
We play a key role in shaping a policy environment that helps our economy grow, addresses affordability, and helps people pay their bills, provide for their families, and achieve prosperity. We are working with policymakers and elected officials to make this a reality.
Job creation
We promote economic policies to help attract new employers and expand existing job creators in the area.
Learn moreEducation & talent
We collaborate with policymakers and elected officials to enact policies that invest in our students and upskill our talent pool.
Learn moreRegional mobility
We advocate for commonsense policies and transportation projects that accommodate our rapidly growing population.
Learn moreInnovation
We support policies that ensure the Austin region remains a leader in innovation.
Learn moreAffordability
We need to ensure the cost of living remains competitive to those who want to create jobs or move to Austin.
Learn moreAir services
We work with our partners to increase nonstop domestic and international flights.
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Where your voice matters
Recent news
Hear what RSM has to say about President Biden's tax plan
President Joe Biden’s tax plan gained new life on Jan. 5, when Democrats swept the two Senate runoffs in Georgia. The victories positioned the Democratic Party to control the White House and Congress beginning Jan. 20, albeit by narrow majorities in both chambers.
Feb 5, 2021
Learn moreIt’s census time, and every person counts
It's not too late: you can still complete the 2020 Census today. From health clinics to fire departments to schools, the census can shape many different aspects of our community. By filling out your census form, you’re helping to make sure every Texan is counted!
Oct 5, 2020
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Join the Government Relations Council
The Government Relations Council is comprised of local business leaders who inform the Chamber's stances on policy issues. This committee meets monthly.