Planning your social and holiday events

Sep 22, 2020

Things are different this year, and many social events and gatherings will not be the same, or happening at all. To help you plan, we've made a list of how these iconic Austin events will be taking place for the remainder of the year.

Job growth & unemployment

Sep 22, 2020

Austin added 19,800 jobs in August, narrowing pandemic-related job losses to 50,100.

Ambassador Spotlight: CMIT Solutions

Sep 21, 2020

Yusuf Ujjainwala of CMIT Solutions is a Chamber Ambassador with a passion for technology and problem solving. He enjoys serving his community through his work with his company and connecting with the business community through his role as a Chamber Ambassador. CMIT Solutions was founded in Austin but has a national footprint, and its mission is to help businesses "never worry about IT again."

Which business deserves the "Uniquely Austin" award?

Sep 18, 2020

Each year, the Greater Austin Business Awards honors a uniquely Austin business with a community choice award. This distinguished award is up to you – read their pitches and decide which is the most deserving of this accolade.

What you need to know about reopening the state of Texas

Sep 17, 2020

Stay informed regrading Texas policies and the spread of COVID-19 here.

Chamber in the news: more jobs ahead, local economic recovery and corporate philanthropic giving

Sep 17, 2020

In this Chamber news roundup: all things entrepreneurship, welcoming new leadership, and getting deep with our research

Austin Job Postings Report August 2020

Sep 11, 2020

There were 55,800 Available Job Postings in August 2020 and companies seeking to relocate or expand in the Austin MSA announced 1,830 jobs in the same month. There were approximately 25,400 New (first-time) Job Postings in August 2020, with Software Developers-Applications leading the postings, followed by Sales Representatives, Retail Salespersons and Customer Service Representatives.

Talent Ambassador Accenture is providing skills to succeed

Sep 11, 2020

Accenture believes in the importance of creating a stronger talent pipeline by acknowledging the national need for skills. Through their Skills to Succeed program, Accenture plans to equip more than three million people around the world with the skills to get a job or build a business by the end of fiscal 2020.

Where to Celebrate National Guacamole Day

Sep 10, 2020

Love guac? How can you not, it's avocados and Texas?! We've rounded up some of the best spots in town for your chip to take a big dip. Get your guac on!

Business Cycle Indexes & Texas Leading Index

Sep 8, 2020

Following a steep contraction in March and April, Austin’s overall economic activity, as represented by the Metro Business Cycle Index, expanded in June (5.3%) and July (1.2%).

Comptroller Glenn Hegar shares how Texas is maintaining a healthy economy

Sep 7, 2020

On Tuesday, September 1, we were joined for a special Pulse on Policy Q&A with Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar, who monitors Texas' financial health to ensure it maintains strong fund balances.

Chamber in the news: all things entrepreneurship, welcoming new leadership, and getting deep with our research

Sep 4, 2020

In this Chamber news roundup: all things entrepreneurship, welcoming new leadership, and getting deep with our research