As South by Southwest kicks off, President and CEO of the Austin Chamber of Commerce, Laura Huffman, will be speaking on a panel about business in Texas. The event is Saturday, March 12, from 1:45pm-3:15pm at Brazos Hall, 204 E 4^th Street, and part of The Experience by Dell Technologies at SXSW.

The event called "The Business of Making an Impact in Texas" will be a conversation focused on how businesses in Texas continue to remain competitive while striving for diversity and making a positive impact.

Laura will be on the panel along with:

• Judy Maggio, Emmy Award-winning Journalist
• Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, President & CEO of Huston-Tillotson University and Austin Chamber 2021 Austinite of the Year
• Tom Luce, Founder & Chairman Texas 2036
• Jon Hockenyos, President TXP

Key topics that the panel will cover will be:

• Why is Texas business booming? What is the “Texas miracle”?
• As we continue to experience this exponential growth, what do companies owe their communities to make sure we come out stronger and don’t fall behind?
• How can businesses in Texas remain competitive, strive for diversity, and make a positive impact in their communities – all while navigating an increasingly complex political landscape?
• How can we make sure this economic growth continues sustainably?

You can register to attend the event here.

The event will be available via Dell’s live stream at Dell.com/sxsw.