Blog
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More Than a Scene: Music as Austin’s Economic Engine
Apr 24, 2026
From packed venues to major economic impact, music is powering Austin’s next chapter. Missed the conversation? Here’s what stood out.
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Connecting Policy, Projects, & Progress: Highlights from the 2026 Infrastructure Summit
Apr 23, 2026
This year's Summit brought together leaders from across business, government, and industry to explore how Central Texas can keep pace with one of the fastest-growing regions in the country.
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ATX in D.C. - Austin Chamber's Federal Advocacy Visit 2025
Jul 1, 2025
Austin Chamber’s delegation of 60 members were in Washington D.C. from June 11-13 for our sold-out Federal Advocacy Visit. From the moment the group landed in D.C., they had a whirlwind slate of meetings, convenings, and events spanning across every facet of Federal Advocacy.
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What Moves Our Region Forward: Moments from the 2025 Infrastructure Summit
Apr 17, 2025
A look back at Austin Chamber's Infrastructure Summit - featuring a keynote from Interim Austin City Manager Jesús Garza, and featured a full slate of panels focused on all things infrastructure: I-35, Air Service, Community Resilience, Water, Energy, Air Service, Light Rail, Regional Transportation, and more.
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ATX in D.C. - Austin Chamber's Federal Advocacy Visit 2024
Jun 18, 2024
Austin Chamber’s delegation of 60 members were in Washington D.C. from June 11-13 for our sold-out Federal Advocacy Visit. From the moment the group landed in D.C., they had a whirlwind slate of meetings, convenings, and events spanning across every facet of Federal Advocacy.
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Samsung Electronics to receive up to $6.4 billion in direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act
May 16, 2024
On April 15, Samsung Electronics welcomed U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to its new semiconductor manufacturing facility in Taylor, Texas, at an event to announce up to $6.4 billion in direct funding to Samsung as part of the CHIPS and Science Act.
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Infrastructure Summit 2024: A Recap
Apr 2, 2024
A look back at Austin Chamber's Infrastructure Summit - featuring a keynote from Interim Austin City Manager Jesús Garza, and featured a full slate of panels focused on all things infrastructure: I-35, Air Service, Community Resilience, Water, Energy, Air Service, Light Rail, Regional Transportation, and more.
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Public meeting on US 290 from Oak Hill to Dripping Springs
Jan 4, 2024
The Texas Department of Transportation has proposed a project to widen and improve US 290 between FM 1826 and RM 12 in Travis and Hays counties. The proposed project aims to reconstruct and widen about 13 miles of US 290 from RM 1826 in southwest Austin to just west of RM 12 in Dripping Springs. The current four-lane, undivided roadway will transform into a six-lane divided facility with adjacent frontage roads and shared-use paths.
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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.
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Unlocking Growth and Promoting Sustainability: Partner with CapMetro
Aug 15, 2023
The CapMetro for Business program, an innovative initiative from CapMetro, can help you meet your sustainability goals and offer commute options for your employees. Especially if you’re currently recruiting in Austin, set yourself apart from the competition by branding your company as an environmental leader and public transportation sponsor.
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Statement from the Austin Chamber on the Proposed City Budget
Aug 3, 2023
Following the release of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 proposed City of Austin Budget, the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement.
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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.