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  • Greater Austin Chamber Board issues resolution to support pay and benefits for Austin Police Department

    Today, the Austin Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors approved a resolution that advocates for the passage of Ordinance No. 20230223-061, which extends certain pay and benefits for Austin Police Department officers, increased field training pay, maintained base pay and continued cadet incentive programs.

    Jan 25, 2024

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  • Richard Rhodes named Austinite of the Year by Austin Chamber

    The Austin Chamber has named Richard Rhodes, Ph.D., former chancellor of Austin Community College District—and longest-serving chancellor in the college’s 50-year history—as the 2023 Austinite of the Year. This award represents the highest honor the Chamber offers on an annual basis. Rhodes will be honored at the Austin’s Chamber of Commerce’s 146thannual meeting, Cheers to the Year, on Feb. 13, 2024.

    Dec 19, 2023

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  • Austin Chamber confirms 2024 board chair and announces board chair elect

    The Austin Chamber has selected its 2024-2025 board leadership. Rudy Garza, president and CEO of GarzaEMC, will be the 2024 board chair and Mark Ramseur, managing principal of Pape-Dawson Engineers, will be the 2025 board chair and serve as chair elect in 2024. Their terms are set to begin on Jan. 1, 2024.

    Dec 14, 2023

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  • Austin Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announces positions on bonds and constitutional amendments

    The Austin Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has taken the position to support several Austin-area bond propositions that will be on the ballot in November.

    Oct 4, 2023

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  • Austin Chamber Leading Delegation on Intercity Trip to Raleigh

    The Austin Chamber of Commerce will bring more than 100 community leaders from Central Texas for a trip to Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, next week to meet with their region’s leaders to exchange ideas about solving some of Central Texas' most pressing challenges.

    Oct 1, 2023

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