How Austin’s economy beat the odds in 2020

Jan 15, 2021

As we reflect on the past year and the many curve balls it threw us, one of the biggest surprises was how resilient the Austin-area economy has become. Now that we’ve closed the books on 2020, these are some of the ways in which our region exceeded expectations.

Talent Ambassador TEL has a culture of giving back

Jan 15, 2021

TEL has a culture of giving back to students and the community at large. TEL's pay-it-forward culture at the leadership level and reverberates throughout the entire organization. Many of their employees come from humble beginnings and have the desire to help the next generation realize their full potential.

Austin Job Postings Report December 2020

Jan 14, 2021

There were approximately 62,800 Available Job Postings during the December 2020 monthly reporting period, a decrease of 3,700 postings compared to the previous month. There were 22,000 New (first-time) Job Postings, a decrease of 1,200 postings compared to the previous month. New (first-time) Job Postings in December 2020 represented 35 percent of Available Job Postings, a decreasing share when compared to previous months, as employers are posting less new jobs.

Gross domestic product by metro & county

Jan 12, 2021

Austin’s economy grew a relatively robust 3.1% in 2019, making it the 12th fastest growing major metropolitan area economy.

Chamber in the news

Jan 8, 2021

In this Chamber news roundup: A look ahead with the Chamber's chair-elect and how Austin rose to the top in 2020

This is big

Jan 6, 2021

Austin Chamber wins Business Facilities‘ 2020 Deal of the Year Gold Award for its work on bringing Tesla's Giga Texas to the Austin region.

Second stimulus package overview for business

Jan 4, 2021

The $900 billion pandemic relief bill is the second-largest federal stimulus package since the $2 trillion CARES Act approved in March. Here are some of the key benefits for business.

5 Reasons Why Natural Gas Vehicles Rise Above the Rest

Dec 28, 2020

With all the driving we do, wouldn’t it be nice to know you’re helping your car last longer, saving money, and benefiting the environment? Good news! You can with a natural gas vehicle (NGV). In addition to fueling your home and business, natural gas can power your weekend sports taxi or even your entire fleet.

Job growth & unemployment

Dec 22, 2020

Austin added 9,800 jobs in November, narrowing pandemic-related job losses to 14,600.

Wells Fargo's ultimate goal is more than food — it is a community where all residents experience prosperity

Dec 18, 2020

Feeding America food banks across the country fight the daily disaster of poverty — and when a natural disaster occurs, we step up to that, too. Our ability to be nimble and efficient while leveraging supply chain logistics uniquely positions us to respond.

Chamber in the news: why tech companies are leaving Silicon Valley for Central Texas; plus we celebrate Austin's business community

Dec 18, 2020

In this Chamber news roundup: more jobs ahead, local economic recovery and corporate philanthropic giving

Celebrating 20 years of the Greater Austin Business Awards

Dec 18, 2020

On December 8th, the Greater Austin Business Awards celebrated businesses in the region, recognizing the people and companies that have demonstrated a unique vision, innovation, and best business practices.