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Austin Chamber of Commerce Partners with AISD and Travis County for New High School Internship Program
Austin Chamber of Commerce Partners with AISD and Travis County for New High School Internship Program
Apr 15, 2024
Learn moreGreater Austin Chamber Board issues resolution to support pay and benefits for Austin Police Department
Today, the Austin Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors approved a resolution that advocates for the passage of Ordinance No. 20230223-061, which extends certain pay and benefits for Austin Police Department officers, increased field training pay, maintained base pay and continued cadet incentive programs.
Jan 25, 2024
Learn moreRichard Rhodes named Austinite of the Year by Austin Chamber
The Austin Chamber has named Richard Rhodes, Ph.D., former chancellor of Austin Community College District—and longest-serving chancellor in the college’s 50-year history—as the 2023 Austinite of the Year. This award represents the highest honor the Chamber offers on an annual basis. Rhodes will be honored at the Austin’s Chamber of Commerce’s 146thannual meeting, Cheers to the Year, on Feb. 13, 2024.
Dec 19, 2023
Learn moreAustin Chamber confirms 2024 board chair and announces board chair elect
The Austin Chamber has selected its 2024-2025 board leadership. Rudy Garza, president and CEO of GarzaEMC, will be the 2024 board chair and Mark Ramseur, managing principal of Pape-Dawson Engineers, will be the 2025 board chair and serve as chair elect in 2024. Their terms are set to begin on Jan. 1, 2024.
Dec 14, 2023
Learn moreAustin Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announces positions on bonds and constitutional amendments
The Austin Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has taken the position to support several Austin-area bond propositions that will be on the ballot in November.
Oct 4, 2023
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