Chamber Votes to Oppose Proposition 2
The Board of Directors of the Austin Chamber of Commerce voted unanimously to oppose Proposition 2 on the November 4 ballot and urged all of its members to join in opposing its passage.
Proposition 2, if approved by the voters, would require the City of Austin to violate existing contracts with Mueller Redevelopment in East Austin and the Domain causing damage to the City’s reputation with respect to honoring its commitments, possibly causing serious financial consequences to City tax payers through litigation and a down grade of Austin’s bond ratings.
A community issues PAC known as Keep Austin's Word has also been formed in opposition to Proposition 2 and is co-chaired by Bobby Jenkins, owner of ABC Services and Betty Dunkerley, former City Council Mayor Pro Tem. "Keep Austin's Word" strongly opposes Proposition 2 on the principle that agreements made honestly and followed faithfully should not be broken without just, clear cause. Visit www.KeepAustinsWord.com to voice your opposition or get involved.
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Cap Metro To Present Update on MetroRail at NWBC Luncheon
The Northwest Business Council luncheon on October 15, at the Holiday Inn Northwest Plaza/Arboretum, will feature a discussion by Capital Metro on the status of the MetroRail. The MetroRail Red Line will run on 32-miles of existing freight tracks between Leander and Downtown Austin, providing convenient service for suburban and central Austin residents. The presentation includes a peek at the sleek new trains with their many modern amenities. The NWBC luncheon offers a great networking opportunity. Come meet the many new members that have joined the NWBC recently and strengthen your business connections with existing members. Cost is $20 for members and $35 for future members. (Future NWBC members must be active Chamber members to attend.)
Register today!
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Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available for Annual Economic Forecast
Save the date! Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke will keynote the Austin Chamber’s Annual Economic Forecast on December 1 at noon at the Hilton Austin this year. In 2008, the national economy has been a major topic for the business community, and this event will also focus on the economies of Texas and Austin.
For information about the sponsorship opportunities available for this event, click here. Tickets will go on sale soon at www.austinchamber.com/events.
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What Can Your Business Do for Employees Facing Increasing Commute Costs?
Rising fuel costs are straining budgets and employers are fielding concerns from their employees about the cost of getting to work. Join us for a luncheon on Wednesday, September 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency, 208 Barton Springs Road to learn what your business can do to help employees, improve morale and impact your bottom line costs through individual, corporate and community programs. Register now.
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Chamber Attends Wireless Conference in California
Chamber staff attended the 2008 CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment conference at the Moscone Center in San Francisco on September 10-12. This event is one of the largest wireless data events for the internet, wireless and telecommunications industries and focuses on applications, software development, network architecture and solutions through interactive panels. Keynote speakers included Dan Hesse, CEO, Sprint Nextel; CTIA Chairman Lowell McAdam, CEO, Verizon Wireless; Shantanu Narayen, CEO, Adobe Systems; and many others. Topics discussed included the meaning and impact of “open” networks, business mobility and in-depth youth market analysis. This is the one show that brings key audiences such as enterprise users, solution providers, content owners and mobile distribution channels together to form strategic partnerships, service industry needs and create new innovations in wireless data.
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Small Business Council Begins September 17 – Sign Up Now
Do you want to have a voice in the small business programs facilitated by the Austin Chamber of Commerce? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you. We are forming a new Small Business Council that will help provide the Chamber with an objective viewpoint on what programs would benefit our members with 50 employees or less. This council will meet quarterly and report to the Small Business Task Force with their findings. The first Council meeting will be on September 17 in the Chamber Boardroom from 4 to 5:30 p.m. For more information or to sign up to attend please contact Dustin Woodhead at 512.322.5613 or by email at dwoodhead@austinchamber.com.
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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. Cost is $20 for members ($25 after September 16) and $50 for future members ($60 after September 16) Save by registering on or before September 16. Register today!
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Taking Care of Business in China
A luncheon panel program will take place on September 18, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Thompson Conference Center at UT to learn about the economic trends, legal challenges and energy opportunities featuring presenters from the East-West Center that will be visiting Austin. This event is $35, click here to register.
Taking Care of Business in China is a production of The International Hospitality, The East-West Center and The Austin Asian American Chamber, in collaboration with the University of Texas at Austin Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER), University of Texas at Austin International Programs, The Austin U.S. Export Assistance Center and the Austin Chamber of Commerce.
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Why I Joined the Chamber...
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"Zenic Cubed joined the Greater Austin Chamber to connect with other area businesses and contribute to the economy here in Austin and beyond." Kyle Smith, Business Development Executive — Zenic Cubed, Inc.
Join now and start receiving the full benefits of the networking business community. Call 322.5678 or email Member Info.
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