2023 State of Talent & Education

Nov 30, 2023

On Tuesday, November 14th, our 18th annual State of Talent & Education event brought together speakers to discuss the current state of education and workforce development.

Chamber Hosts Public Safety Forum with New Interim Police Chief

Nov 1, 2023

Our recent public safety forum was an insightful and crucial event aimed at addressing the multifaceted landscape of public safety in the city. With various business leaders and community representatives in attendance, the forum provided a platform to discuss the critical issues affecting Austin's safety and well-being.

2023 Greater Austin Business Awards

Oct 17, 2023

Celebrating excellence in ATX Business! The Greater Austin Business Awards made a triumphant return on October 10th. The Austin Chamber of Commerce was proud to honor 60 exceptional finalists, bringing together a vibrant community of over 700 attendees.

Cast your vote for the 2023 Uniquely Austin Award

Aug 23, 2023

Find out more about our Greater Austin Business award recognizing a business that keeps Austin the one and only.

Designing a Legacy of Impact Workshop

Aug 7, 2023

We had a full house with over fifty Austin Gives members and prospective members at the July 26th networking lunch and mini workshop featuring Hannah Nokes, best-selling author of Magnify Your Impact. Hannah provided practical tips for keeping employees invested, fulfilled, and productive and reminded us that no matter the company’s size, or stage of growth, the most successful and resilient companies are leading with purpose, partnering with their people to positively impact the world together.

Virtual Reality Headsets Take Center Stage

Aug 3, 2023

We took a deep dive into virtual reality and augmented reality at an event held at Capital Factory on Wednesday, August 2. The Austin Chamber put on this event in partnership with Opportunity Austin, SXSW, Austin Technology Council, Accenture, and Capital Factory.

Sara Rodell, CEO of Loop & Tie, and US Senator John Cornyn to Keynote 2023 Austin Gives Awards

Jul 27, 2023

We are thrilled to announce featured speakers for the highly anticipated 2023 Austin Gives Awards.

2023 Austin Gives Finalists Announced

Jun 22, 2023

On Tuesday, August 29th, we will recognize businesses that have pledged one percent of pre-tax earnings—such as volunteer time, products, services, and financial support—toward community impact efforts. We encouraged businesses to self-nominate or nominate a company that goes above and beyond to give back to our community. We are pleased to announce this year's award finalists!

2023 A-LIST Awards Recap

Jun 1, 2023

12 years of celebrating Austin's brightest innovators

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.

Meet the Trailblazing Speakers of the A-LIST Awards

May 11, 2023

Are you ready for an unforgettable evening filled with inspiration, insight, and celebration? Look no further than the A-LIST Awards, where you will have the opportunity to hear from some of the most accomplished and innovative individuals in the Austin community. We are thrilled to have Bill Gurley and Dr. Van Truskett join us, two individuals who have made significant contributions to the fields of venture capital and innovation.

Nominate Your Generous Business for an Austin Gives Award

May 10, 2023

It's time to brag about the amazing time, talent, and treasure your company contributes to our community each year. You are highly encouraged to self-nominate for a coveted Austin Gives Award! Nominations are open now through June 2 for the categories of Generous Business, Employee Engagement, and Individual Volunteer of the Year.