Austin Gaming Industry Still on the Rise
Chamber staff will attend the Austin Game Developers Conference September 15-17 at the Austin Convention Center. This community-oriented conference features lectures, panels, tutorials and roundtable discussions on topics taught by leading industry experts.
The Austin gaming industry, though reported to the contrary, is actually on the rise. In 2006 TXP, Inc. found that the gaming and digital media industries employed close to 1,116 people, while in 2008 Chamber research has shown an increase to 2,965 employees across 72 varied companies.
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Modern Networking and 1940's Ambience
Enjoy the 1940’s styled Sullivan's Steakhouse featuring the finest food and jazz music with the modern benefits of connecting to other businesses and developing new opportunities at the next “Business Connections After Hours.” The event takes place Thursday, September 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sullivan’s, an enduring tenant of the Warehouse District, provides fine dining on one hand and an upscale jazz bar, Ringside, on the other. Register today!
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Building Blocks of Business: Managing the Growth of your Business
Growing pains? Get some relief! Build and grow your business with advice from some of Austin’s fastest growing and most recognized companies. Our third program in the Building Blocks of Business looks at how to manage the growth of your business without losing your mind.
Come listen to successful Austin business owners as they share their growth stories with you and answer your specific questions. Business owners that will be on hand include: Clayton Christopher, CEO, Sweet Leaf Tea; Brett Hurt, CEO, Bazaarvoice; Bobby Jenkins, President, ABC Services; and Sharon Watkins, President, Chez Zee American Bistro. Learn what works when expanding into a new location, hiring additional employees, moving into different markets or any other growth issues your business may be facing. This event will be held in the brand new business park called Ladera Bend just off of FM 2222 and Jester Blvd. on September 23. Register today!
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Third Annual Biofuels Conference in Austin September 17-18
The 3rd Annual Texas Biofuels Conference & Expo will take an in-depth look at the agricultural and technical developments impacting the renewable fuels industry in Texas, as well as legislative activity heading into 2009 Legislative Session. Special attention will be given to the Federal Renewable Fuels Program and the impact it will have on the future of renewable fuels in Texas. For more information or to register for the event visit www.biofuelevents.com.
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UT's Cockrell School of Engineering Gets New Dean
Gregory Fenves, a specialist in structural engineering and former chairman of the department of civil and environmental engineering at the University of California at Berkeley, has been appointed Dean of Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. Fenves' appointment, which follows an international search, went into effect on September 1. Fenves replaced Dr. Ben Streetman.
Two chemical engineering professors from UT Austin have been recognized by President George W. Bush as 2007 National Medal of Technology and Innovation laureates, the nation's highest honor for technological achievement. Professors Adam Heller and Grant Willson were among eight national recipients announced this week. Click here for full news release.
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Energy Storage: Charging the Future
Energy storage is an emerging technology that will play a key role in tomorrow’s energy marketplace and move us towards the realization of a clean energy future. Join us on September 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Austin City Hall where panelists will address questions on applications of large scale energy storage for improving efficiency, reliability and security of the power grid and of small scale energy storage for consumer and portable applications. Register here or click Full Story for more information.
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Clean Carbon Policy Summit and Project Expo
The Austin Chamber is among the sponsors of the Clean Carbon Policy Summit and Project Expo, October 9 - 10 at the Omni Austin Hotel, 700 San Jacinto at 8th Street. Join government officials and key industry leaders as they present an in-depth look at the policy and technology issues involved with meeting Texas' critical electricity needs and satisfying the public's interest in ultra clean technology. For more information and to register, click here.
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Photos From the Business Awards Are Now Available for Viewing or Purchase
The award winners from the Eighth Annual Business Awards can be viewed online at austinchamber.com. To view and/or puchase copies of photos taken of attendees during the event, visit fieldphotography.com.
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CenTex RCIC Application Workshop and ETF Deadline
The Austin Chamber will host an application workshop for the Central Texas Regional Center of Innovation and Commercialization (Cen Tex RCIC) on Tuesday, September 23 from 3-5 p.m. in the Chamber Boardroom. This free event is designed to educate interested applicants for the Texas Emerging Technology Fund on the application process and criteria. For more information please visit www.centexrcic.org or contact MK Holody at mholody@austinchamber.com.
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