Keeping up with Samsung Austin Semiconductor

Dec 1, 2020

Samsung Austin Semiconductor has been a proud member of the Central Texas community for more than two decades, and we’re looking forward to celebrating our 25th birthday in February!

Goodness on Wheels - Whataburger Unveils New Food Truck

Nov 30, 2020

Nothing warms a Whataburger fan’s heart on a road trip more than seeing the Flying W logo atop a pole sign, a beacon that a hot meal and a warm welcome is just moments away.

The Driskill takes care of business

Nov 24, 2020

Work from home got you down? Need a change of scenery? Miss the sights and sounds of downtown Austin? Upgrade your work-from-home routine and change the way you take care of business.

Job growth & unemployment

Nov 24, 2020

Austin added 17,400 jobs in October, narrowing pandemic-related job losses to 28,300.

What the Austin Chamber is thankful for this year

Nov 23, 2020

What a year 2020 has been. Despite the chaos, uncertainty, and lack of what we thought would happen this year, we are hopeful. We are thankful. We are excited to sit around a table with loved ones and lots of food to share what we are grateful for this year.

The year ahead: Resilience, recovery, and reimagination

Nov 23, 2020

A series of cross currents in public health, public policy and economics will shape growth conditions across the American economy during the year ahead. The juxtaposition of an intensifying pandemic and the encouraging developments in the race to find a vaccine is the perfect metaphor for growth over the next year.

Gift Guide 2020: Talent, education, and transportation staff picks from Amazon

Nov 23, 2020

We have got you covered with another random list of Amazon purchases perfect for holiday gifts. Our transportation, talent, and education teams weighed in on their must-have Amazon items.

The latest City of Austin COVID-19 orders and ordinances

Nov 19, 2020

Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday and due to an increase in confirmed cases and hospitalizations, interim Austin-Travis County Health Authority Dr. Mark Escott announced that Austin is now under stage 4 coronavirus guidelines.

Local leaders lean into employee wellness as top priority

Nov 19, 2020

As we prepare to say goodbye to 2020 and launch in to 2021, our tech leaders share their focus on health and wellness, above and beyond the bottom line. We've gathered some of their tips and encouragement below, with themes centering on stress relievers and morale boosters, self-care, mediation and mindfulness practices, empathy, emotional intelligence, and reducing anxiety and burn-out.

Austin Regional Clinic launches subscription-based 24/7 telemedicine service — eMD Access

Nov 19, 2020

Austin Regional Clinic recently launched eMD Access, a new telemedicine subscription service that connects patients with trusted local doctors, anytime and anywhere, on any smart, connected phone, tablet or computer.

Understanding the Austin CPG scene

Nov 17, 2020

From western boots to popcorn, consumer packaged goods (CPGs) have become one of the strongest segments of the Austin startup scene. On November 12th, SXSW's chief programming officer Hugh Forrest interviewed Kirstin Ross, managing director at SKU and Aimy Steadman, founder & COO of Future/Proof and founding board member of Naturally Austin to discuss why Austin has become such a hot spot for this kind of entrepreneurial activity and what the next wave of CPG activity could bring to Central Texas.

Texas Gas Service Helps Save You Money With Rebates

Nov 17, 2020

More than 250,000 Austinites prefer cooking meals, heating their homes, taking hot showers, and drying clothes with natural gas. That’s because it’s fast, efficient, and friendly to your wallet.