Austin’s prosperity is no accident.

Dec 12, 2019

Austin routinely ranks among the best places in America to live and work. The community’s clear-eyed commitment to its economy is why.

Personal income

Dec 10, 2019

Total personal income in the Austin metro grew by 8.5% in 2018, the fastest rate of growth among major metros.

A look ahead to 2020 at the Economic Outlook

Dec 10, 2019

The Economic Outlook event on December 5 provided a look ahead to what businesses can expect from global, U.S. and Austin economies in 2020.

First-time entrepreneurs making it in Austin

Dec 9, 2019

On August 21st, the Austin Chamber hosted the 19th annual Greater Austin Business Awards. With more than 125 nominees across 12 categories, we wanted to share some of the great things each of our honorees are doing. Today, we are focusing on the individuals who launched a business as a first-time entrepreneur and are a leader in that company.

Chamber helps Park at Estancia celebrate grand opening with ribbon cutting

Dec 6, 2019

Park at Estancia celebrated their grand opening of the area’s newest apartment community with a ribbon cutting and celebration. A member of the Austin Chamber since May 2019, attendees enjoyed cocktails, d’oeuvres, music and tours of the new community.

Austin leaders who make a difference at the office and in the community

Dec 4, 2019

On August 21st, the Austin Chamber hosted the 19th annual Greater Austin Business Awards. With more than 125 nominees across 12 categories, we wanted to share some of the great things each of our honorees are doing. Today, we are focusing on business executive leaders.

Get to Know: Crown Castle

Dec 3, 2019

Chamber member Crown Castle, the nation's largest provider of communications infrastructure--connecting people & businesses to essential data, technology & wireless service, took the time to answer a few questions about who they are and why they love Austin!

How Chamber member Decent is improving healthcare for the self-employed

Dec 2, 2019

Decent administers affordable health plans for self-employed professionals and their families, with premiums up to 40 percent lower than market rates.

Chamber discusses workforce readiness & how business has answered the call

Nov 25, 2019

The annual State of Education event explored how businesses help students prepare for the future through apprenticeship programs, student/career speaking, mentoring, internships, skilled-trade programs, and educator externships.

Employer-assisted housing can help keep Austin affordable

Nov 25, 2019

If you work a full-time job, you should be able to afford a decent place to live with your family. But in booming cities like Austin with rising housing costs, it can be tough to find an affordable place to call home. Austin isn’t the only one — more and more communities are looking for options that leverage economic development and public resources to increase the amount of affordable housing in key areas.

Job growth & unemployment

Nov 19, 2019

Austin added 39,607 net new jobs, growth of 3.7%, in the 12 months ending in September, making Austin the fastest growing Texas metro.

Austin Chamber honors businesses for environmental responsibility

Nov 18, 2019

On August 21st, the Austin Chamber hosted the 19th annual Greater Austin Business Awards. With more than 125 nominees across 12 categories, we wanted to share some of the great things each of our honorees are doing. Today, we are focusing on the environmental champion honorees.