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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Few Sponsorships Remain for the 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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Emerging Technology Fund Application Workshop
The Chamber will be conducting a workshop to to discuss the Emerging Technology Fund’s Commercialization Application process and guidelines on Tuesday, September 23 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Austin Chamber of Commerce, 210 Barton Springs Road, Suite 400. Learn more about this avenue of investment made available by the State of Texas to innovative emerging technology start-up companies basing their operations in Texas. The event is free, but reservations are requested. Please RSVP to MK Holody at 512.322.5677 or mholody@austinchamber.com.
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Chamber to Speak at SEMI Austin Lunch Forum
Chamber Clean Energy Director Jose Beceiro and others will speak to SEMI Austin members on Wednesday, September 24 at the MCC Auditorium from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Speakers will focus on new applications and markets that will drive growth for SEMI members and the global semiconductor industry.
Other featured speakers include noted futurist and technologist David Smith, who will look ahead to 2030 and envision how semiconductor technology will impact our lives and Bettina Weiss, head of the SEMI photovoltaic program in North America, who will review the association’s PV initiative.
Cost for members is $40 each or $320 for table of eight and nonmembers is $50 each or $400 for table of eight. For more information or to register click here.
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InnoTech – Austin’s Technology Innovation Conference & Expo
The 5th Annual InnoTech Austin Conference will take place on Thursday, October 16, the at the Austin Convention Center. Angelos Angelou, Principal Executive Officer, Angelou Economics, will keynote the event with "Austin's Technology Roadmap - Staying on the Right Path" addressing the future of Austin's technology industry during these uncertain economic times. This year includes an impressive line up of national and local sponsors and supporters. Chamber members are eligible for complimentary admission to the event by using CHAMBER88 in the Discount Code field. (Please note, this pass does NOT include CIO Summit or eMarketing Summit, an extra registration fee is required.) For more information and to register visit www.innotechaustin.com.
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2008 Texas Wireless Summit October 14-16
This year's Summit has been designed to facilitate networking and interactive discussions that will stimulate your thinking and provide you with key insights on the future of the wireless industry. The theme of this year's Summit is "Open" and keynote presentations and panel discussions on the topic will address the shift that the industry is experiencing towards open networks, platforms and operating systems, applications and new open business models. In addition, 2008 Texas Wireless Summit will address the critical political and regulatory environment that underpins many of the opportunities and challenges that the industry will face as a result of this shift. Click here to register.
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Marketing Therapy Workshop
If your marketing has you feeling a little emotional then get some marketing therapy by taking advantage of the Marketing Edge Ventures systems for creating freedom, fun and profits!
This in-depth 4-hour marketing workshop will provide you with the tools you need to dramatically improve the effectiveness of your marketing, maximize your marketing dollars, produce measurable results and much more! All participants will receive the Marketing Therapy Kit including the popular Mega Marketing Results: a Step by Step Guide. Lunch is included. Cost is $125. Register now.
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