The Chamber Board of Directors provide guidance and counsel at the highest level towards achieving our mission and goals. The Nominating Committee proposes new nominees to serve a three-year term each year. Per the Chamber bylaws, any member in good standing may make an additional nomination(s) by submitting in writing a nomination(s) to the President, Mike Rollins that contains the signatures of twenty-five members in good standing.

Members work with local businesses to quantify demand for out of country non-stop destinations and works with Austin Bergstrom International Airport to improve the service, frequency, and competitive prices for non-stop service.

Ambassadors serve as the welcome arm of the Chamber, welcoming new members and promoting member involvement. Ambassadors volunteer for company ribbon cuttings and foster engagement by hosting new members many civic and social functions.

Members serve to support the Chamber staff in managing the Greater Austin Business Awards nomination process to communicate and encourage business from all industries to submit nominations in the eleven categories.

The Business Owners Council provides a forum where businesses can have a voice on local issues of importance, meet with district city council members and make business connections.

Member group supports the Chamber staff in managing Austin Gives business programming and address issues that affect Austin Gives Businesses as well as supporting the mission of the organization. The vice chair will work with staff to build a network of volunteers that have the necessary contacts in the community to identify and provide engagement as needed for our Austin Gives business members.

This committee develops the annual awards program to recognize business philanthropy and engagement opportunities through hosted mixers for Austin Gives members and prospects.

Austin Gives Businesses make up this committee to develop the annual awards luncheon to recognize businesses for their philanthropy commitment.

Provides input on communication needs for all investors and offers guidance on addressing key local/national issues that might impact the Austin region in the context of the Chamber’s mission.

The committee is comprised of an active group of local funders who focus on the need for additional capital across specific industries in the region. Available capital will support corporate recruitment, the development of the innovation zone and will be critical to the innovation agenda.

Provide strategic and tactical guidance to staff as it implements strategies that improve the Chamber’s customer experiences.

Assist college enrollment managers with community outreach by placing phone calls to students and parents/guardians to inform them of the importance of completing the FAFSA and the free personal assistance available during the “Financial Saturdays” held at different high schools in central Texas.

Provide strategic and tactical guidance to staff as it implements strategies that improve the Chamber’s customer experiences.

Economic Development Council (EDC) is comprised of Lead Investors in Opportunity Austin. Group meets regularly to receive updates on prospect activity, market activity, initiatives relevant to economic development and other items of interest.

Business professionals who handle government relations for companies and those who have an interest in government policy at the federal level meet to discuss federal policy and how it effects Central Texas. The Federal Advocacy agenda is formed through this meeting for Board approval. This council also plans the Chamber’s D.C. trip.

The Finance Committee is responsible for reviewing the financial condition of the Austin Chamber of Commerce and reporting to the Board of Directors on a regular basis. This committee also selects the certified public accounting firm to conduct an annual independent audit.

This group of leaders is working together to strengthen our annual A-List event and to develop an ongoing continuum of care for our A-List nominees and winners.

This committee who has branded themselves as the “Austin Global Gateway” is made up of Austin- based business leaders with extensive international experience who are working with foreign investors and businesses who are interested in investing in or relocating to the Austin, Texas region.

A cohort of distinctly Austin companies which informs the Chamber on local advocacy positions, advocates for Chamber positions, and reacts quickly to proposed policies. We work to make Austin region affordable for both businesses and their employees—from supporting affordable housing to finding transportation solutions to having a voice on local policies that impact the cost of doing business.

The council reviews events and makes suggestions to improve program content and support chamber staff in identifying organizational funders through investment in annual partnerships and event sponsorships to support the mission of the organization. Vice Chair will work with staff liaison to build a council that has the necessary contacts in the community to outreach to businesses for support.

Group of business professionals who meet to discuss state policy which will improve the Central Texas business climate, make recommendations to the Chamber Board of Directors and work to enact it.

Plans the Central Texas Day at the Capitol and state government interaction and engagement.

Business professionals – both those with a direct interest in transportation issues and those who are interested in the topic – who wish to stay informed to learn about and discuss issues related to regional mobility and transportation infrastructure. It’s an opportunity for members to network, learn, and help influence the direction of transportation policy throughout the region.

The council is composed of HR executives of primary employers focused on deepening the Austin talent pool through attraction and retraining.