Austin Chamber opposes proposed Texas comptroller ruling on sales tax collection

03/12/2020

AUSTIN, Texas—Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mike Rollins, on behalf of the Chamber Executive Committee, has sent a letter to Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar in opposition to a proposed ruling regarding sales tax collection.

Austin Chamber statement in response to City of Austin/Travis County state of emergency

03/06/2020

Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mike Rollins released the following statement regarding the City of Austin/Travis County state of emergency and effective cancellation of SXSW.

Austin Chamber applauds proposed funding of IH 35 Capital Expressway project

02/27/2020

AUSTIN, Texas—Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mike Rollins and Opportunity Austin Chair Gary Farmer sent the following letter to Texas Transportation Commissioner Bruce Bugg, thanking the commission for proposed funding for the IH 35 Capital Expressway project:

Austin Chamber announces Austin Gives Generous Business Awards honorees

02/19/2020

The Austin Gives Generous Business Awards luncheon will be held at the JW Marriott on Mar. 26.

Austin Chamber confirms former Texas Supreme Court Justice Craig Enoch as chair, Bank of America's Nikki Graham as chair-elect

12/18/2019

2020 executive committee and new board members announced

Austin Chamber announces outstanding volunteers for 2019

12/12/2019

As volunteers, these individuals went above and beyond in supporting the Chamber's mission with their time and talents. They have enhanced the business community's efforts to take on the biggest challenges facing business in Austin.

Jesús Garza named 2019 Austinite of the Year

12/04/2019

Garza to be honored at Austin Chamber 142nd Annual Meeting on Feb. 5, 2020

Austin Chamber President & CEO Mike Rollins set to retire March 2020

11/25/2019

Chamber begins nationwide search for president & CEO

Austin Chamber's Opportunity Austin announces growth of fintech company AffiniPay

11/20/2019

Opportunity Austin, the Greater Austin Chamber's five-county prosperity initiative, today announced Austin-headquartered fintech company AffiniPay is projected to add more than 55 jobs in 2020.

Austin Chamber's Opportunity Austin welcomes expansion of PREP culinary production and innovation hub

11/18/2019

PREP’s co-working kitchen infrastructure currently supports the largest group of food entrepreneurs in the Southeast

Austin Chamber names Steve Flores superintendent of the year

11/05/2019

The Austin Chamber of Commerce will recognize Round Rock Independent School District's Dr. Steve Flores as the Central Texas Superintendent of the Year at its annual State of Education on Thursday, Nov. 14.

Austin Chamber board endorses three proposed Texas constitutional amendments, opposes two local ballot initiatives

10/17/2019

The Austin Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has announced its support for three proposed amendments to the State of Texas' Constitution and its opposition to two local ballot initiatives.