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The Austin Fast Start Creatives Finalists are G180, LLC, LOKA HAUS LLC, PietschHouse, and tourless. Learn more about each early-stage startup and register to hear them pitch in-person on July 18th....

The Austin Young Chamber today announced it has named Joana Ortiz as President and CEO, effective June 6. Ortiz brings over 10 years of economic and workforce development, DEI best practices, and leadership experience to the Austin Young Chamber. She was chosen by the Austin Young Chamber’s Board of Directors after an extensive search process....

The Austin Young Chamber, in partnership with the City of Austin’s Economic Development Department, congratulates Basic B Chai, winner of the Austin Fast Start Consumer Packaged Goods pitch competition that took place in-person on Monday, May 9....

The City of Austin, in partnership with Austin Young Chamber, announced the winners of the annual [Re]Verse Pitch Competition, a program aimed at reducing waste in Austin through innovation and design....

The Austin Fast Start CPG Finalists are Basic B Chai, Bold Move Beverages, Funky Mello, and NHT Skin & Hair Care Co. Learn more about each early-stage startup and register to hear them pitch in-person on May 9th....

We asked Shelly Cruz, Engagement and Giving Coordinator at Tito's Handmade Vodka, to share how she has learned, explored, taken action, and developed as a leader because of attending the LEAD Summit. Read more about how she's grown as a young professional leader!...

After almost five years leading an organization that provides programs and resources to support the largest and most diverse generation in the U.S. Labor Workforce, Alyssia Palacios-Woods has announced her departure from the Austin Young Chamber. The Young Chamber Board of Directors is currently searching for a replacement. Palacios-Woods’ last day on the job is June 3, 2022....

As we all know, The Great Resignation is most definitely upon us. Now more than ever employees are wanting more from their employers. For nonprofits, small local businesses, and start-ups, those perks aren’t easily available. Sending your employees to LEAD Summit shows you value them and WANT to see them grow both personally and professionally. Hear from Alex Villa, Chief Operating Officer for the American Red Cross serving Central and South Texas and Young Chamber Board Member, on why he's sent his team to LEAD Summit the past 3 years!...

The Austin Young Chamber Foundation is pleased to provide grant support to 3 Day Startup (3DS) for their Ultrapreneur Fellowship. Read on to learn more about this program as well as the Foundation's collective impact funding model!...

Would you like to attend the Austin Young Chamber’s 5th LEAD Summit this year but aren’t sure how to get approval from your boss? Good news! Arielle Sadler, 2022 LEAD Summit Committee Chair, is here to help. Read on for simple steps to help you ask and justify your request!...