Federal Advocacy Visit 2024

The Chamber will be bringing a group of Austin business and community leaders to advocate for pro-business policies in Washington, DC from June 11th-13th. Full details and registration information will be available shortly.

Austin Gives Awards - May 7, 2024

Each year, we invite the business community to nominate businesses that do an outstanding job of giving back to our Central Texas community. Join us at the JW Marriott on May 7th to honor our 2024 winners.

Business Owners Council

This monthly meeting is a great chance for Owners, Founders, Principals, and CEOs to connect, share insights, and contribute to the growth of our council.

Tue, May 28 at 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Area Business Connections: Navigating Growth in Hays County

Don't miss out on our May edition of Area Business Connections, where we'll spotlight the remarkable growth happening in Hays County. We're thrilled to have Chamber leadership from Hays County join us for a discussion on current and future growth opportunities in the area.

Wed, May 29 at 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Chamber Social

Connect with fellow business professionals in our region and maximize the benefits of your Chamber membership. Our highly anticipated chamber socials offer a perfect blend of networking and delicious food. Don't miss out on this opportunity to build valuable connections and elevate your business experience!

Wed, May 29 at 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

A Global Perspective: New Approaches to Tobacco Harm Reduction

Philip Morris International (PMI) previously explored innovative transformation and how our smoke-free mission is leading the industry away from cigarettes. Building on this discussion, we now delve into the crucial role smoke-free products have in the concept known as “tobacco harm reduction” (THR)—a pragmatic approach to reducing the levels of smoking-related harms by moving adults who don’t quit smoking away from cigarettes to better, smoke-free alternatives. Real-life examples demonstrate the significant strides smoke-free products have made in public health and how this could translate to benefit the four million Texans who continue to smoke.

May 8, 2024

St. David’s HealthCare facilities named among nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Fortune and PINC AI™

St. David’s Medical Center, including the campuses of Heart Hospital of Austin and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital, was ranked as the No. 1 large community hospital in the nation; while St. David’s South Austin Medical Center and St. David’s North Austin Medical Center ranked among the top 20 large community hospitals. Researchers evaluated 2,601 short-term, acute care, non-federal U.S. hospitals and health systems to identify the 100 Top Hospitals in 2024.

May 8, 2024

R Bank Unveils Newly Renovated Austin Banking Center with Grand Reopening Celebration

After a decade of serving the Austin community, R Bank recognized the need to revitalize its physical space. The decision to remodel the Austin location was driven by a desire to create a more welcoming and efficient environment for both customers and staff. The renovation project aimed to brighten up the banking center, open the space, and provide a fresh, modern look. This initiative reflects R Bank's acknowledgment that the physical banking environment plays an important role in the overall customer experience.

May 2, 2024