Recapping our 2024 Federal Advocacy Visit

Austin Chamber’s delegation of 65 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.

State of Talent & Education 2024

At this year's State of Talent and Education event, you'll hear about the current trends in Austin's talent and education landscape, gain valuable insights from experts on our region's strengths and opportunities, and explore how employer and city-driven partnerships can be harnessed to empower our local workforce, while also enhancing the alignment of education with these evolving needs.

Greater Austin Business Awards 2024 - Nominations

The 24th Greater Austin Business Awards (GABA) recognizes the best business practices in the region, honoring companies that are achieving success and leadership in their industries. This year's awards ceremony will take place October 9th at the JW Marriott.

Austin Infrastructure Academy secures funding from Texas Mutual and Google to begin design phase

Workforce Solutions Capital Area announced that Texas Mutual Insurance Company and Google.org have made significant contributions to support the design of the Austin Infrastructure Academy. The contributions, $125,000 from Texas Mutual and $100,000 from Google.org, will fund the program design that will guide strategic direction for the Academy to meet its goal of connecting more local job seekers to career pathways in construction and operations.

Jul 22, 2024

Austin Businesses Must Prioritize New Federally Mandated Beneficial Ownership Information Report

Operating a small business entails much more than you would think in today’s day and age. Not only do you have to perfect your product offering, but you have to master marketing, bookkeeping, taxes, and the ever-changing landscape of laws and regulatory requirements. The Austin Chamber of Commerce aims to keep our businesses informed about business law and regulatory requirements so businesses can stay ahead of the game.

Jul 17, 2024

Short-Term Caregiving Situations and How Respite Care Can Still Help

Short-term caregiving situations, although they may not entail the prolonged commitment of long-term care, can still present significant challenges and stress for family caregivers. These situations can arise unexpectedly, such as during a loved one's recovery from surgery, illness, or injury, and require intensive support for a limited duration. In such instances, respite care can offer invaluable assistance, providing temporary relief and support to family caregivers. Here’s how respite care can help in short-term caregiving situations:

Jul 16, 2024