State of the City: Mayor Watson's Address, Regional Issues Panel, and More

Oct 18, 2024

Our State of the City event on Tuesday, October 15th where Mayor Kirk Watson shared vital insights into Austin's achievements, opportunities, and economic landscape. Thank you to our board member Trey Salinas, who facilitated a panel on local issues featuring experts including Dr. Michael Webber (energy and water), Pamela Madere (public safety), and Jason Becker (local economic issues and the lending landscape).

Recap: 2024 Greater Austin Business Awards

Oct 11, 2024

The 24th annual Greater Austin Business Awards took place on October 9, 2024, at the JW Marriott Austin. The Austin Chamber of Commerce was proud to honor 75 exceptional finalists, bringing together a vibrant community of over 700 attendees.

Austin Chamber's State of Talent & Education 2024 Recap

Sep 9, 2024

At our 19th annual State of Talent & Education event on Thursday, September 4th, we reinforced our commitment to building the future workforce Austin needs to thrive. Leaders across Central Texas shared their insights on the critical issues shaping our region’s education and labor landscape.

Professional Sports in Austin - July Area Business Connections

Jul 31, 2024

The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce hosted its July Area Business Connections, this Monday, the 29th at the Boy Scouts of America. Andy Loughnane, President of the Austin FC, and JJ Gottsch, CEO of the Gamblers, sat down with Drew Hays, the Executive Director of the Austin Sports Commission, to discuss professional sports in Austin.

Chairman’s Circle Q&A with Austin Airport CEO Ghizlane Badawi

Jul 15, 2024

On June 26, our Chairman’s Circle members got to hear from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport CEO Ghizlane Badawi, who was interviewed by HNTB’s Summer Lawton about her new role and all of the changes coming to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. This event, sponsored by HNTB, is part of our Chairman's Circle series, which gives Austin Chamber’s highest-level members the exclusive opportunity to hear from community leaders about issues impacting Central Texas.

ATX in D.C. - Austin Chamber's Federal Advocacy Visit 2024

Jun 18, 2024

Austin Chamber’s delegation of 60 members were in Washington D.C. from June 11-13 for our sold-out Federal Advocacy Visit. From the moment the group landed in D.C., they had a whirlwind slate of meetings, convenings, and events spanning across every facet of Federal Advocacy.

Austin Gives 2024: A Recap

May 8, 2024

On May 7th, Austin's most philanthropic businesses and community members gathered at the JW Marriott for Austin Gives 2024, honoring all the companies and individuals who go above and beyond to give back to our community and were nominated for Austin Gives Awards. The day was full of excitement, generosity, and the spirit that makes our Austin community so special.

Infrastructure Summit 2024: A Recap

Apr 2, 2024

A look back at Austin Chamber's Infrastructure Summit - featuring a keynote from Interim Austin City Manager Jesús Garza, and featured a full slate of panels focused on all things infrastructure: I-35, Air Service, Community Resilience, Water, Energy, Air Service, Light Rail, Regional Transportation, and more.

2024 Annual Meeting Recap: Cheers to the Year

Feb 15, 2024

On February 13th, we hosted our 146th Annual Meeting at the JW Marriott. It was a packed house for the event, where we celebrated Dr. Richard Rhodes, our 2023 Austinite of the Year, and honored our Volunteers of the Year: Christi Hester, Kathleen Lucente, and Gail Watson.

Celebrating the Austin Chamber's 2023 Volunteers of the Year

Jan 24, 2024

On Feb. 13, 2024, we will honor our 2023 Volunteers of the Year at the 146th Annual Meeting. Volunteers are incredibly important to the Chamber and its mission. Without all of our outstanding volunteers, the Chamber would not be the trusted voice of the business community or able to conduct the important work it does.

2023 State of Talent & Education

Nov 30, 2023

On Tuesday, November 14th, our 18th annual State of Talent & Education event brought together speakers to discuss the current state of education and workforce development.

Chamber Hosts Public Safety Forum with New Interim Police Chief

Nov 1, 2023

Our recent public safety forum was an insightful and crucial event aimed at addressing the multifaceted landscape of public safety in the city. With various business leaders and community representatives in attendance, the forum provided a platform to discuss the critical issues affecting Austin's safety and well-being.