Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce

We were so grateful to have I Live Here I Give Here AND Leadership Austin come together yesterday for an amazing workshop with Austin Gives! There were so many great tips about how to engage staff in corporate philanthropy, and we loved hearing from our panelists and speakers: Denise Davis from Davis Kaufman, Dulcie Everitt from Wise, Piper Nelson from I Live Here, I Give Here, and Jill Goodman from Leadership Austin. What a way to close out a stellar year of Austin Gives Workshops!

Technological advancements in the medical space have evolved, and Austin Regional Clinic (ARC) is continuously adopting new technologies to meet the needs of the community. From AI-generated lab results and optional AI-assistance during office visits, to easier navigation in MyChart, ARC is enhancing patient care at the most critical touch points. Learn more about the technologies ARC has introduced on the Austin Chamber blog, ARC Enhances Patient Care through Innovation. https://hubs.ly/Q02W8lhf0

Welcome to new Austin Chamber member BMW of Austin, your premier destination for luxury vehicles that combine performance, innovation, and style. BMW of Austin offers an extensive range of high-performance cars and SUVs, all engineered with precision and designed to provide an unparalleled driving experience. Learn more about everything BMW has to offer at https://hubs.ly/Q02W8rJs0

Last night, the voices of our members made a difference and the police contract was approved on a vote of 10-1. In the past month, there have been hundreds of emails sent by Chamber members, hours of testimony from local businesses, and, at yesterday's meeting, we had many members in attendance to show their support. Thank you to the Mayor and the City Council members who listened to our community and voted in favor of the contract. We would also like to thank Austin Police Association President Michael Bullock, APD Chief Lisa Davis, and the staff and officers at Austin Police Department. We look forward to continuing our work with the Mayor and the Council Members who supported our efforts and listened to our concerns. We will support City Manager T.C. Broadnax, Deputy City Manager Jon Fortune, and APD Chief Lisa Davis as they keep public safety a top priority in our city.

City Council is scheduled to vote today on the new proposed police contract, and we want to extend our gratitude to all our members who provided testimony, signed up in support, and sent emails in favor of the new contract. Thank you to our board members who showed their support at today’s meeting including Rudy Garza, Rashed Islam, David Jabour, Ali Khataw, Joseph Llamas, Pamela Madere, Mark Ramseur, Lynda Rife, and Trey Salinas.

Check out our VP of State & Federal Relations Travis Krogman on CBS Austin talking about how October's big events help support small businesses across our city!

Tacos & Topics is back!!! Thanks to Hugh Forrest and the team at SXSW for giving us a sneak peek at all the programming that's coming our way for SXSW 2025. Stay tuned for their big announcement coming soon - we're so excited for the lineup!

Join us for a very special Area Business Connections event featuring a panel and fireside chat with some of Austin's best and brightest female entrepreneurs, business leaders, and artists. After the event, guests will be invited to a Chamber social and celebration for AC Marriott Hotel Austin Hill Country's Anniversary, including the unveiling of their new mural. You can register for the event and Chamber Social here: https://lnkd.in/gF6cuP7K Featuring: Mama Duke (music artist) Joyce Durst (Growth Acceleration Partners) Vidya Moorthy (Austin Business Woman) Kim Pollok (SWBC PEO) Mila Sketch (contemporary artist) Charlotte Tyer (AC Marriott Austin Hill Country Hotel)

We're gathering the best in corporate philanthropy for a workshop on October 29th- You'll hear from Leadership Austin's Jill Goodman, I Live Here, I Give Here's Piper Stege Nelson, Denise Davis from Davis Kaufman LLP, and Austin Gives on how to launch or mature your company's causes and engagement! There are only a few tickets left, you can register here: https://hubs.ly/Q02T-rzG0

In honor of Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day, we wanted to say thank you to all our incredible local Austin chambers: Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce, Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce, The Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce, Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GAHCC), and Austin Young Chamber - we are so grateful for all the impactful work you're doing in our community! 🙌