Governor Abbott to Address Austin Chamber, Opportunity Austin Leaders

03/21/2023

The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce and Opportunity Austin will host Governor Greg Abbott at a luncheon on Wednesday to hear his priorities for Texas’ 88th Legislative Session.

Opportunity Austin, Austin Chamber and Founder Institute Join Forces to Boost Economic Growth in the Austin Region

02/07/2023

The Austin business community is about to get a major boost as leading organizations join forces to support economic growth in the city. The Founder Institute Austin, Opportunity Austin, and the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce are partnering to host the first fully in-person cohort of the Founder Institute program since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This marks a significant milestone for the program and the Founder Institute, which is based in Silicon Valley but has chapters in over 200 cities and 100 nations.

Applications for 2023 A-LIST Awards are Open

01/31/2023

Opportunity Austin and the Austin Chamber of Commerce have opened applications for the 2023 A-LIST Awards. The A-LIST Awards, now in its 12th year, is designed to recognize local technology and innovation companies of all sizes.

Austin Chamber, Opportunity Austin, Dealroom.co Release Austin Startup Briefing for 2022

01/05/2023

The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce and Opportunity Austin, in partnership with Dealroom.co, have released a report on Austin’s startup and scaleup ecosystem.

Austin Chamber Names Roy Spence 2022 Austinite of the Year

12/19/2022

The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce has named Roy Spence, cofounder and chairman of GSD&M, its 2022 Austinite of the Year. This award represents the highest honor the Chamber offers on an annual basis.

Austin Chamber Announces Kerry Hall as Interim CEO

12/01/2022

The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce has announced that Kerry Hall will serve as Interim President and CEO beginning on January 3, 2023.

President & CEO Laura Huffman Leaving the Chamber at the End of the Year

11/22/2022

The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce today announced that President and CEO Laura Huffman will leave her role effective December 31, 2022.

Austin Chamber announces new board chair, chair-elect, and members

11/16/2022

The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce has announced that Ali Khataw, President and CEO of EncoTech Engineering Consultants, will be the Chair of the Board of Directors for 2023.

Chamber Announces 2022 Greater Austin Business Awards Finalists

10/26/2022

The Austin Chamber of Commerce has announced finalists for the 2022 Greater Austin Business Awards.

Austin Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announces positions on bonds

10/06/2022

The Austin Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has taken the position to support several Austin-area bond propositions that will be on the ballot in November.

Austin Chamber Leading Delegation on Intercity Trip to Salt Lake City

09/16/2022

The Austin Chamber of Commerce will bring more than 100 community leaders from Central Texas for a trip to Salt Lake City next week to meet with their region’s leaders to exchange ideas about solving some of Central Texas' most pressing challenges.

Austin Chambers Announce Candidate Forums for Austin City Council Races

09/08/2022

All the Austin Chambers of Commerce are partnering to hold candidate forums for the Austin City Council races that are happening in November. The candidate forums begin on Monday, September 12, and continue through Tuesday, October 18.