Chamber & Opportunity Austin Host Luncheon with Governor Greg Abbott

Mar 23, 2023

On Wednesday, March 22 the Austin Chamber and Opportunity Austin hosted a State of the State luncheon with Governor Greg Abbott, who shared his priorities for the Texas Legislature. The event was open to Austin Chamber Board Members and Chairman's Circle Members, Opportunity Austin Board Members and lead investors, and our regional partners.

AutoNation USA Austin Celebrates Grand Opening With Donation of Totes for Hope to American Cancer Society

Mar 21, 2023

America’s most admired automotive retailer, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of AutoNation USA Austin as the company pursues plans to grow its network of pre-owned vehicle stores coast-to-coast and meet the evolving personalized transportation needs of Customers seeking to buy and sell pre-owned vehicles.

Recruit and Retain More Talent With Mental Health Benefits

Mar 15, 2023

Employee recruitment and retention isn’t a new challenge, but it’s become harder to solve as the needs of the workforce continue to evolve. In order to recruit and retain top talent, one thing Austin employers can do is offer the benefits and perks that employees want.

Job growth & unemployment

Mar 13, 2023

Austin ranks as the best performing major job market since the beginning of the pandemic and the third best over the last 12 months.

Staff and Opportunity Austin Investors Meet with Companies in First-Ever Business Retention Event

Mar 13, 2023

We held our first-ever Business Retention Blitz on February 21 and 22. We had seven teams; each team had an OA staff person and two OA lead investors, meeting with companies representing a diverse set of industry sectors.

Chamber hosting Kingdom of Jordan & Austin Business Networking Event

Mar 11, 2023

Join us as we welcome the Delegation from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for an evening of networking and socializing, on Tuesday, March 14, from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. We are excited to host this event at the Austin Chamber offices, located at 535 East 5th Street, Austin, TX 78701.

Capitol Advocacy Day 2023 Recap

Mar 8, 2023

The Austin Chamber of Commerce hosted our 2023 Capitol Advocacy Day on March 1. The Chamber plays a critical role in shaping policy at the state level that grows our economy, addresses affordability, bolsters our regional infrastructure and strengthens our workforce for generations to come.

Turtle & Hughes Comes to Austin

Mar 8, 2023

Turtle & Hughes, Inc., one of the nation’s largest privately-held electrical and industrial distributors, has expanded its reach in the Gulf Region with a new 40,000 sq. ft. branch in Austin, TX, serving the Austin-San Antonio metroplex.

H-E-B's 10th Annual Quest for Texas Best

Mar 7, 2023

For the last ten years, H-E-B has set out on a quest to find the best in Texas – the best local products made by Texans!

Austin Gives Spotlight: vcfo

Mar 7, 2023

Giving back to the community has been a core value for vcfo since inception 27 years ago. Over the years our initiatives coalesced into vcfo gives®. As we look ahead to 2023, I want to share more about what I consider a critical value to vcfo.

Aetna Value Plans: National PPO network, wellness credits, low rates and no referrals

Mar 7, 2023

Aetna Value Plans provide members immediate ‘value’ from their benefits by offering copay-only coverage for popular routine care such as Primary Care visits, urgent care and generic prescriptions.

Economic Development Update from the Texas Legislature

Mar 3, 2023

Preserving the state's ability to be competitive in recruiting new businesses has taken center stage in recent weeks at the Texas Capitol. Speaker Dade Phelan announced on Tuesday, February 28 his next set of priorities that includes a series of bills under the title “Defending the Texas Miracle.” Within this new set of priorities is House Bill 5, the Texas Jobs & Security Act.