Blog
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Mental Health in Austin – A New Option for Care
Jun 7, 2023
Mental health is an important issue in Texas, where over 3.3 million adults in Texas have a mental health condition - three times the population of Austin. With such a significant need for mental health services in the state, it is important to find ways to improve access to care for those who need it.
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Texas 88th Legislative Session Wrap Up
Jun 7, 2023
The 88th legislative session has ended, and staff and partners have spent countless hours at the Capitol over the last few months working to make sure legislation that would help the Austin region was successful.
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Austin Gamblers Featured in Docuseries on Professional Bull Riders
Jun 6, 2023
The Austin Gamblers, Austin Professional Bull Riding (PBR) team is featured in "The Ride" which is an eight-episode docuseries on Amazon Prime surrounding the world of bull riding.
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Round Rock Chamber of Commerce Hosts 88th Legislative Session Review
Jun 5, 2023
The Round Rock Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its upcoming event, the 88th Legislative Session Executive Review.
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2023 A-LIST Awards Recap
Jun 1, 2023
12 years of celebrating Austin's brightest innovators
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Go Long This Fall With More Seats and Flights on American Airlines for Longhorn Football Fans
May 31, 2023
Football season is just around the corner, and American Airlines is ready to make this fall unforgettable for college football fans. With an expanded service, American Airlines is offering more nonstop flights, additional routes, and increased seating capacity to ensure fans have the fastest and most convenient way to reach their favorite college football games. This exciting news is particularly thrilling for football enthusiasts in Austin.
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Building Affordable Futures: Monica Medina Joins the Leadership Team at the Austin Housing Conservancy
May 30, 2023
The Austin Housing Conservancy has recently appointed Monica Medina as its new President. Monica is excited to leverage her extensive experience in banking and non-profit leadership to support Affordable Central Texas’ mission of providing affordable housing to the Austin community.
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Accelerist Hosts Workshop on CSR Strategies for Austin Gives Members
May 25, 2023
On May 2nd, Accelerist hosted an enlightening workshop for Austin Gives members, focusing on building and optimizing sustainable CSR strategies in 2023.
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Job growth & unemployment
May 23, 2023
Austin ranks as the best performing major job market since the beginning of the pandemic and the seventh best over the last 12 months.
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Austin Job Postings Report April 2023
May 22, 2023
There were approximately 74,000 available job postings during the April 2023 monthly reporting period, approximately 6000 more job postings than the previous month. New (first-time) postings increased by 2,234 to 27,028. New Job Postings represented 37 percent of all Available Job Postings – the same as the prior month. New Job Postings in the Austin, Dallas, and Houston metros increased by 8-10% compared to the prior month.
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Three ways to lower your workers’ comp premium without getting a new quote
May 22, 2023
Workers’ compensation is essential for businesses of all sizes and is often required by law. It can be a significant expense, but it is important to have in place to protect your employees and your business.
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Westminster is an Example of a Workplace That Supports Career Growth with Education in Rapidly Growing Industry
May 19, 2023
With aging boomers, the retirement industry is surging in Austin and rife with upwardly mobile career opportunities. Established over 55 years ago, Westminster retirement community, located near downtown Austin, has significantly increased the size of its workforce.