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World Music Encounters at St. David’s Showcases World-Famous Musicians through Concerts and Conversations
Sep 17, 2024
As the nation’s 11th largest city and perennial Live Music Capital, Austin has become a mecca for international musicians. They’ve come here for the great players, the great audiences, the plethora of venues, and the laidback musical vibe. And St. David’s is spotlighting this often-overlooked musical niche with our continuing world concert series inside our beautiful 170-year-old church sanctuary in the heart of downtown.
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Concordia Texas Names Dr. Kristi Kirk as President and CEO
Sep 16, 2024
Following a national search, the Board of Regents at Concordia University Texas has selected Dr. Kristi Kirk as the University's 10th president and CEO. Dr. Kirk, who has dedicated over 30 years to advancing education in Central Texas, steps into this historic role on November 1, 2024.
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A+FCU Invites Community To Vote For Partner Organizations To Receive A+ Gives Day $10,000 Donation
Sep 13, 2024
On October 14, A+ Federal Credit Union is hosting the third annual employee day of giving: A+ Gives Day. Over 500 local and non-local A+FCU employees will be volunteering at organizations throughout Central Texas and across the nation to support the credit union’s mission of building stronger communities through charitable activities.
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Hill International Celebrates the Opening of its New Office in Austin
Sep 10, 2024
As a global leader in program, project, and construction management, Hill has consistently delivered exceptional services to clients for nearly 50 years. This new Austin office marks a significant expansion of their presence and capabilities in Texas--a milestone that marks a significant step forward in their mission.
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Austin Chamber's State of Talent & Education 2024 Recap
Sep 9, 2024
At our 19th annual State of Talent & Education event on Thursday, September 4th, we reinforced our commitment to building the future workforce Austin needs to thrive. Leaders across Central Texas shared their insights on the critical issues shaping our region’s education and labor landscape.
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Bluestem at Loyola: A New Community in East Austin
Sep 3, 2024
We have a new addition to the 78724: Bluestem at Loyola is a brand-new, vibrant community nestled in the heart of East Austin. This exciting development offers a unique blend of modern living and natural beauty.
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A Toast to New Beginnings: Austin Craft Brewing's Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Sep 3, 2024
Austin Craft Brewing Company's highly anticipated ribbon-cutting ceremony marked a milestone for the city’s vibrant brewing community and set the stage for what promises to be an exciting addition to Austin’s thriving craft beer culture.
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Greystar's Alta Wild Horse Ranch Opens in Austin
Aug 21, 2024
The grand opening of Greystar's Alta Wild Horse Ranch was a monumental event that marked the beginning of an exciting chapter for the vibrant new community. Austin Chamber was on hand along with local vendors for the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony in August, which was not just a showcase of the community's beautiful design but also a celebration of what makes Alta Wild Horse Ranch unique.
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Restaurant Business Trends and Opportunities to Watch
Aug 19, 2024
Restaurant operators have faced stiff headwinds since 2020, with a near-constant swirl of inflation, supply chain and labor challenges. But if last year was any indicator, restaurant operators are on the road to relief.
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Introducing CapMetro Bikeshare: A Sustainable Commuting Solution for All
Aug 7, 2024
As Austin grows denser, the quest for efficient, eco-friendly commuting options for employees becomes increasingly important . Enter the newly rebranded and upgraded CapMetro Bikeshare service that just launched in July. CapMetro Bikeshare, formerly known as MetroBike, is Austin’s bike-sharing program that now boasts a completely upgraded system.
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Professional Sports in Austin - July Area Business Connections
Jul 31, 2024
The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce hosted its July Area Business Connections, this Monday, the 29th at the Boy Scouts of America. Andy Loughnane, President of the Austin FC, and JJ Gottsch, CEO of the Gamblers, sat down with Drew Hays, the Executive Director of the Austin Sports Commission, to discuss professional sports in Austin.
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Austin Infrastructure Academy secures funding from Texas Mutual and Google to begin design phase
Jul 22, 2024
Workforce Solutions Capital Area announced that Texas Mutual Insurance Company and Google.org have made significant contributions to support the design of the Austin Infrastructure Academy. The contributions, $125,000 from Texas Mutual and $100,000 from Google.org, will fund the program design that will guide strategic direction for the Academy to meet its goal of connecting more local job seekers to career pathways in construction and operations.