Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce

Exciting news for Austin's east side! ???Starting Spring 2025, @CapMetroATX is launching two new Rapid routes: 800 Pleasant Valley and 837 Expo Center. These routes will provide crucial transit connections east of I-35, with service every 20-30 minutes initially and further enhancements after the initial launch. Plus, the new Pickup Decker service will offer flexible transit options in Northeast Austin, connecting to the 837 Expo Center route. These #ProjectConnect improvements mean better accessibility and reduced traffic for our growing business community. Learn more at https://hubs.ly/Q02SNDhv0 #AustinTransit

Our partners at Jacobs have started a movement to make sure everyone knows that it’s okay to talk about mental health. One Million Lives is a free mental health check-in tool developed by Jacobs with global mental health professionals. Take 5 minutes to do our new mental health check-in, then pass it on to 5 others. Help us touch #OneMillionLives: https://hubs.ly/Q02SHxSr0 #OML #BeyondZero #OurJacobs

With the election less than a month away, we wanted to share the propositions that the Austin Chamber Board of Directors is endorsing on the November 2024 Ballot: ??Travis County Child Care Proposition A: The Austin Chamber is proud to represent over 1,700 businesses of every size here in Central Texas, and our members experience first-hand the challenges and barriers facing our childcare industry. This ballot proposition will help bolster our childcare workforce, address access issues in childcare deserts, and support our local economy. ??Austin ISD Voter Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE): The health and vitality of our economy in Central Texas rely on a highly educated workforce and quality public schools. It's important to ensure we have a local talent development pipeline where every student is prepared with the knowledge and skills to thrive in college, career, and life. ??Round Rock ISD Bond Election: With one-third of RRISD's students living in Austin, this bond election will invest critical resources into the school system, and address significant maintenance upgrades throughout the district. The deadline for voter registration is today. You can find more information on voting and read our statements on these propositions on our website: https://hubs.ly/Q02Ssvq00

Welcome to new Austin Chamber member Ardmore Roderick, infrastructure leaders who advance the design and construction of critical infrastructure to improve communities. Ardmore Roderick provides a complete set of services to provide best-in-class service and innovative solutions. Their goals, capabilities, and expertise create a powerful engineering force. Learn more about all the services they provide at https://hubs.ly/Q02SfPk80

Welcome to new Austin Chamber member VVater, water for all humankind. They are committed to making clean water more accessible for everyone. With their groundbreaking and innovative technology, they’ve found new ways to treat water without chemicals, biologicals, membranes, or filters. This enables them to give access to pure water to people and places everywhere. Find out more about their mission at https://hubs.ly/Q02SfHPM0

Get ready...There's a huge SXSW announcement coming Tuesday, October 22, and you'll hear it first at Tacos & Topics! This one will sell out, so get your ticket today.

This week's Area Business Connections event focused on the next 20 years of AI - and it truly showed the talent and breadth of knowledge our tech community has! Thank you to our panelists Vivek Mohindra from Dell Technologies, ? Thom Singer, CSP from Austin Technology Council, our moderator Brent Wistrom from Austin Business Journal, our presenting sponsor for the event, Dell Technologies, partner Austin Technology Council, corporate sponsor Drenner Group, and incredible hosts, Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving the Heart of Texas!

Here's all the info you need to be ready to vote on November 5th! ??The deadline to register to vote is October 7th ??Early voting is open October 21st - November 1st ??Election Day is Tuesday, November 5th ??Polls are open from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Visit https://hubs.ly/Q02S40_90 for polling locations, wait times, sample ballots, and more.

On October 10th, Austin City Council will be voting to approve a new long-term contract for the Austin Police Department. Public safety is vital to the success of our business community, and we've partnered with other local organizations to voice our support for this new contract before the City Council votes. You can visit our website to learn more about how you can get involved and make your voice heard. https://hubs.ly/Q02RW6K90

Join us as we explore what 2025 has in store at our yearly economic forecast event featuring Alan McKnight, Executive Vice President & Chief Investment Officer at Regions Bank. We'll discuss future market trends following the election and address all your queries. More speakers will be added to the lineup, so stay tuned for updates!