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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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Austin Gives 2024: A Recap
May 8, 2024
On May 7th, Austin's most philanthropic businesses and community members gathered at the JW Marriott for Austin Gives 2024, honoring all the companies and individuals who go above and beyond to give back to our community and were nominated for Austin Gives Awards. The day was full of excitement, generosity, and the spirit that makes our Austin community so special.
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A Global Perspective: New Approaches to Tobacco Harm Reduction
May 8, 2024
Philip Morris International (PMI) previously explored innovative transformation and how our smoke-free mission is leading the industry away from cigarettes. Building on this discussion, we now delve into the crucial role smoke-free products have in the concept known as “tobacco harm reduction” (THR)—a pragmatic approach to reducing the levels of smoking-related harms by moving adults who don’t quit smoking away from cigarettes to better, smoke-free alternatives. Real-life examples demonstrate the significant strides smoke-free products have made in public health and how this could translate to benefit the four million Texans who continue to smoke.
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St. David’s HealthCare facilities named among nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Fortune and PINC AI™
May 8, 2024
St. David’s Medical Center, including the campuses of Heart Hospital of Austin and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital, was ranked as the No. 1 large community hospital in the nation; while St. David’s South Austin Medical Center and St. David’s North Austin Medical Center ranked among the top 20 large community hospitals. Researchers evaluated 2,601 short-term, acute care, non-federal U.S. hospitals and health systems to identify the 100 Top Hospitals in 2024.
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R Bank Unveils Newly Renovated Austin Banking Center with Grand Reopening Celebration
May 2, 2024
After a decade of serving the Austin community, R Bank recognized the need to revitalize its physical space. The decision to remodel the Austin location was driven by a desire to create a more welcoming and efficient environment for both customers and staff. The renovation project aimed to brighten up the banking center, open the space, and provide a fresh, modern look. This initiative reflects R Bank's acknowledgment that the physical banking environment plays an important role in the overall customer experience.
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UT-Austin’s CONNECT Program Wants To Hear From You!
Apr 29, 2024
The CONNECT Program is a research, data analytics and visualization consulting program at the University of Texas at Austin that matches skilled PhD & master's student consultants to organizations with short-term project need
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What can telemedicine really do for your business and your employees?
Apr 24, 2024
NormanMD is a 24/7, on-demand, virtual urgent care telemedicine service powered by Austin Regional Clinic doctors. Hand-selected pediatric and adult medicine physicians have extensive knowledge of local health trends and area specialists. With flexible partnership options and full marketing and customer service support, NormanMD can keep your costs down and save your employees time and money. You can implement the NormanMD telemedicine service for your team even if you don’t have a broker, an insurance plan, or existing employee benefits for your employees.
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The Winning Team behind North America's SIA - Best Staffing Firm to Work for - SOAL Technologies
Apr 24, 2024
SOAL has claimed the top spot as the Best Staffing Firm to Work for by Staffing Industry Analyst. This remarkable recognition highlights their extraordinary efforts in creating an exceptional work environment that prioritizes employee well-being, career growth, and overall satisfaction. This achievement acknowledges SOAL Tech's commitment to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment for its employees. Let's take a closer look at what makes SOAL Tech the top choice for talented professionals.
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GSG Talent Solutions Empowers Austin's Workforce
Apr 23, 2024
Established in 1995 as a division of Goodwill Industries of Central Texas, GSG Talent Solutions operates as a nonprofit professional staffing organization, connecting qualified individuals to meaningful work while providing workforce solutions to enhance businesses.
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Welcoming Holey Moley Golf Club to Downtown Austin
Apr 10, 2024
Holey Moley Austin officially opened to the public on March 22, 2024 and is set to make waves as the ultimate fun-tainment venue offering the craziest, most Insta-worthy putt-putt rounds and epic food and beverage offerings in the Lone Star State. To celebrate making a PARmenant stamp in the 512, Holey Moley hosted a ribbon cutting with the Austin Chamber on April 2nd to commemorate the grand opening as well.
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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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North Austin's Parmer Laundromat Reimagines Laundry Day with Aloha Laundry Life
Mar 20, 2024
Located in the heart of North Austin at 12505 Rampart St, Palmer Laundromat celebrated its grand re-opening on March 7th from 2-6pm. This event was not just a re-opening; it's a revolution in laundry services, brought to life through a strategic partnership with Aloha Laundry Life. The Austin Chamber of Commerce graced the event, conducting a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2:30pm to honor the occasion.