Opportunity Austin Leads Delegation to New York
The Austin Chamber is in New York this week with a delegation of top state and local business leaders. This fifth annual marketing mission includes 48 meetings with influential business prospects, venture capital firms and site selection consultants to discuss recent economic development successes and the benefits of doing business in the Austin area. Delegates include: Paul J. Bury III, Bury+Partners, Inc.; Gary Farmer, Heritage Title Company; Adam Goldman, Public Strategies, Inc.; Scott Martinez, Hutto EDC; Mark McAllister, Aspen Growth Properties; Gary Nauert, DPR Construction, Inc.; John O'Neal, Thomas Properties Group; Robert Reetz, Jr., Brown McCarroll, LLP; Mark Thomas, Georgetown EDC; Rick Whiteley, Oxford Commercial; Darrell Windham, Fulbright & Jaworski; Pike Powers, Fulbright & Jaworski; and Chamber Staff Dave Porter, Charisse Bodisch and Susan Davenport. For more information contact Charisse Bodisch at cbodisch@austinchamber.com or 512.322.5608.
|
|
Central Texas Economy In Perspective
by Beverly Kerr, Chamber Vice President of Research
While the number of unemployed in Austin increased substantially, from nearly 30,323 to over 41,522, over the last 12 months, indicators still hold that Austin may be one of the better places in the country to weather the recession (a recognition Austin received from Forbes in May). The numbers for October show that Austin retains...
[FULL STORY]
|
|
Save the Date: Austin Chamber Annual Meeting Feb 4
The Austin Chamber's 131st Annual Meeting will be held February 4, 2009 at the Hilton Austin. The event will give a snapshot of the accomplishments of 2008, and look forward to priorities and goals for the coming year. The Austinite of the Year will also be recognized at the event.
|
|
Do You Need to Reach Austin Newcomers?
It's no secret that Austin is a great place to live and this brings newcomers to the area from far and wide. Families and individuals that are relocating have a need for many products and services including housing, banks, schools, hospitals, retirement facilities and more — things our Austin Chamber members provide. Are you one of those members? Then you have a unique opportunity to get the attention of newcomers by sponsoring the Chamber's relocation packages. Read the Full Story for details on the program. For more information call 512.322.5692 or email dcamacho@austinchamber.com.
[FULL STORY]
|
Calling all Small Business Volunteers
Our newly formed Small Business Council will be having its second meeting to help plan out the year 2009. The Small Business Council is for those individuals looking to have a voice in the small business programs facilitated by the Austin Chamber of Commerce. This group assists the Chamber by providing an objective viewpoint on what programs and events would benefit our members with 50 employees or less. This council meets quarterly and reports to the Small Business Steering Committee with their findings. This council is open and free to all members and our next meeting will be on January 5 at the Chamber, 210 Barton Springs Road 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 dwoodhead@austinchamber.com.
|
Grow Your Business through Referrals
The Chamber is gearing up to begin another round of the popular Business by Referrals series starting January 14. This group meets every other Wednesday over lunch for three months (six sessions total) in the Chamber boardroom, and it incorporates educational tools to help professionals meet their sales goals. Space is limited to five companies per industry and one representative per company. This series always sells out and we will stop taking registrations after the first 60 attendees. To register, please download and complete the application and return it by fax to Dustin Woodhead at 512.479.5045 or scan and email to dwoodhead@austinchamber.com.
|
CenTex RCIC Application Workshop and ETF Deadline
The CenTex RCIC will be hosting an ETF Applicant Workshop on Wednesday, December 17 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. Please RSVP to MK Holody, mholody@austinchamber.com.
The next quarterly submission deadline for the ETF is 5pm on Tuesday, January 20, 2009. Please see www.centexrcic.org for more details or contact MK Holody at mholody@austinchamber.com or 512.322.5677.
[FULL STORY]
|
|
|
Why I Joined the Chamber...
|
"Austin is my all time favorite city and I believe it is the residents and unique businesses that make it such a great place to experience life. After being in this store since last August and enjoying our customers, the city and local businesses, I wanted to become even more involved in the community. What better way to do just that other than to join the Greater Austin Chamber?" Fatih Sieling, General Manager — Savers
Join now and start receiving the full benefits of the networking business community. Call 322.5618 or email Member Info.
|
|
|
|  |
|
|
Check out new members and articles submitted by Chamber Members here.
Guidelines for submissions.
|
