Business Owners Council

Tuesday, March 19th
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

If you would like to learn more, please email kcole@austinchamber.com

Join us for this month's Business Owners Council Meeting. Jim Meehan, President & CEO of Austin Lighthouse for the Blind, will speak about their unique revenue generating and non profit business model. Learn about how the visually impaired, blind and blind-deaf community are prepared to be an important part of the business community.

This monthly meeting is a great chance for Owners, Founders, Principals, and CEOs to connect, share insights, and contribute to the growth of our council.

  • Featured Speaker - Jim Meehan

    Jim Meehan retired from the U.S. Navy as a submarine Supply Officer in 1998. For the past 25+ years he has provided leadership in the AbilityOne program with three agencies. For sixteen years while at the Virginia Industries for the Blind he led the agencies mission delivery, manufacturing operations at two sites, service contracts and retail operations in eleven Base Supply Stores. He then spent four years at Goodwill Industries of San Antonio leading the retail division and services division for two years each, with a combined 1,200 employees. Since 2018, Jim has been at the Austin Lighthouse and became CEO in 2019. Jim holds a BBA in Finance and an MBA from National University in San Diego, CA. Jim is married to Johnette Lee, together they have seven children and thirteen grandchildren.

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Cancellation Policy
The Austin Chamber of Commerce must maintain a cancellation policy for events in order to properly plan for catering, venue expenses, and marketing efforts. Unless stated otherwise, Chamber reservations must be canceled 5 business days prior to the event to be eligible for a refund. All refunds will be issued 10 days after the event. No refunds will be issued for nonattendance. You are welcome to send another member of your staff in your place.