Austin Chamber Launches Platform to Support the Startup Ecosystem

08/04/2022

The Austin Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Dealroom to launch a platform to help provide information and support the Startup Ecosystem in Central Texas.

Austin Chamber and SXSW Announce 2022 A-LIST Award Finalists

07/21/2022

The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with South by Southwest, has announced the 2022 A-LIST Awards finalists.

Austin Chamber Hosts Events to Improve Students’ Career Outcomes

07/12/2022

The Austin Chamber of Commerce is expanding its support for students heading toward direct-to-employment pathways after high school with its summer Learn to Earn event series. In partnership with Austin Community College, Temple College, Texas State Technical College, Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area, and Community Action, the Austin Chamber aims to increase enrollment in short-term credential programs which prepare students for in-demand jobs in Central Texas.

Austin Chamber Leading Delegation to Washington D.C.

06/20/2022

The Austin Chamber of Commerce will convene more than 60 community leaders from Central Texas for a trip to Washington D.C. this week to meet with elected officials and agency leaders about issues impacting the region.

Austin Chamber Opens Nominations for 2022 Austin Gives Awards

06/16/2022

The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce has announced that nominations for the 2022 Austin Gives Awards are being accepted through July 7, 2022.

Austin Chamber Announces 2022 A-LIST Keynote Speaker

06/09/2022

The Austin Chamber of Commerce in partnership with SXSW, is excited to announce the A-LIST Awards Event keynote speaker, Janice Omadeke, Founder and CEO of The Mentor Method, software that helps companies build mentorship programs at scale.

Austin Chamber Opens Applications for 2022 A-LIST Awards

05/02/2022

Today, the Austin Chamber of Commerce opened applications for the 2022 A-LIST Awards. The A-LIST Awards, now in its 11th year, is designed to recognize local technology and innovation companies of all sizes.

PNC Bank Orchestrates Deal to Become the Exclusive Live Music Partner of the Austin Chamber of Commerce

03/07/2022

PNC Bank announced today that it has become the Austin Chamber of Commerce’s Exclusive Live Music Partner, adding another verse to the bank’s commitment to the music industry and its economic impact in the Austin area.

Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette named Austinite of the Year by Austin Chamber of Commerce

01/10/2022

Austin, TEXAS—The Austin Chamber of Commerce has named Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, president and CEO of Huston-Tillotson University, as the 2021 Austinite of the Year. This award represents the highest honor the Chamber offers on an annual basis.

Austin Regional Manufacturing Association honors Austin Chamber of Commerce senior vice president

12/17/2021

AUSTIN, Texas––The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Charisse Bodsich, senior vice president of economic development, was honored with the 2021 Friend of Manufacturing award from the Austin Regional Manufacturing Association (ARMA).

Austin Chamber of Commerce receives grant for workforce development initiatives

12/13/2021

AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin Chamber of Commerce, through its Quality of Life Foundation, has been awarded $100,000 from Texas Mutual Insurance Company. This grant is a part of a $2M request for proposal (RFP) initiative that has awarded 44 organizations statewide.

Austin Chamber announces 2022 board chair and 2023 board chair elect

11/19/2021

AUSTIN, Texas — The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) has announced Fred W. Heldenfels IV, president and CEO of Heldenfels Enterprises, Inc, as its 2022 board chair and Ali Khataw, president of Encotech, as its 2023 board chair elect.