Councils & Committees
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Air Services Task Force
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. Learn More
MEETING FREQUENCY | WHO CAN SERVE | STAFF LIAISON | CHAIR |
6X Annually | Invitation Only | Doug Driskill, |
Ambassadors Committee
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. Learn More.
MEETING FREQUENCY | WHO CAN SERVE | STAFF LIAISON | CO-CHAIRS |
Monthly | Members | Karen Cole | Yusuf Ujjainwala, Co-Chair |
Monthly | Members | Carlos Martin, Co-Chair CEO, macami.ai |
Austin Business Owners Council
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.
MEETING FREQUENCY | WHO CAN SERVE | STAFF LIAISON | CHAIR |
6X Annually | Open to any member that is an owner, founder, CEO or principal | David Jabour, |
Education & Talent Councils
COUNCIL NAME | DESCRIPTION | WHO CAN SERVE | STAFF LIAISON |
Education Council | The Chamber Education Council consists of C-level business leaders and Opportunity Austin investors who provide leadership on Chamber education and talent development strategies, policy priorities, and initiatives aiming to strengthen our Central Texas talent pipeline. | Members, approved by the chair | Gilbert Zavala |
Local & Regional Government Relations Council
The Local and Regional Government Relations Council is comprised of local business leaders who inform the Chamber's stances on policy issues before city and county governments Learn More
MEETING FREQUENCY | WHO CAN SERVE | STAFF LIAISON | CHAIRS |
Monthly | Members | Jeremy Martin | Mason Ayer, Kerbey Lane Cafe |
State & Federal Government Relations
The State and Federal Government Relations Council is comprised of local business leaders who inform the Chamber's stances on policy issues before the state and federal government. Learn More
MEETING FREQUENCY | WHO CAN SERVE | STAFF LIAISON | CHAIRS |
Monthly | Members | Travis Krogman | Denise Davis, Davis Kaufman PLLC |
Regional Mobility Committee
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. Learn more
MEETING FREQUENCY | WHO CAN SERVE | STAFF LIAISON | CHAIR |
Monthly | Members | Jeremy Martin | Scott Haywood, |