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.

Austin Gives: Calling All Volunteers!

May 4, 2023

In order to make this year’s Austin Gives Awards the best they can be, the Austin Chamber is seeking volunteers to serve on the nominations and judging committees. All committee members will be recognized at the awards luncheon

Learn more about our 2023 A-LIST bootstrapped finalists

Apr 26, 2023

Get excited to learn about the ways companies are innovating at the Austin A-LIST Awards, happening on May 23rd. We are excited to introduce to you our "bootstrapped" A-LIST finalists. These companies were built from the ground up from only personal savings, luck, and cash from beginning sales. These businesses have done it all on their own without any outside funding.

2023 A-LIST Finalists

Apr 19, 2023

A-LIST is designed to recognize homegrown companies in various growth stages. These companies are developing new ways to connect with customers while transforming their industries and creating a robust culture for their employees. See this year's finalists!