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Board Nominees Proposed for 2015
In accordance with its bylaws, the Greater Austin Chamber Board of Directors Nominating Committee has proposed a slate of 12 candidates to serve 3-year terms, beginning January 1, 2015. The slate proposed by the nominating committee includes: Ray Almgren, National Instruments; Paul Arcediano, R&R Limousine & Bus; Denise Bradley, St. David's Healthcare; Richard Gergasko, Texas Mutual Insurance Company; Neville Letzerich, Websense; Carlos Lopez, HNTB Corporation; Demetrius McDaniel, Greenberg Traurig; Richard Rhodes, Austin Community College; Amy Updegrove, Texas Monthly; Matt Williamson, The Beck Group; Ray Wilkerson, Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority; James Wood, Sterling Acura of Austin. For more information, click here.
Want to know more about Austin's Innovation Economy?
Austin continues to dominate the lists of cities for innovation, startups, entrepreneurs and future job growth. Join us for a discussion that will dive into Austin's core culture to discuss this innovation uproar. The Austin Chamber presents Economic Outlook: Austin's Innovation Economy on Thursday, December 4, 2014 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. This event will feature Dr. Clay Johnston, inaugural Dean of the Dell Medical School. Click here to register.
Last Tuesday, Austin residents voted on several propositions important to our community. The Chamber continues its commitment to address our community's needs and encourages members to read our opinion on the results, here. And, don't forget to gear-up for the runoffs! Visit austinchamber.com/answers to learn more about the candidates and encourage your peers to vote. Early voting begins December 1st and ends the 12th, with election day set for Tuesday, December 16.
National Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Conference
Today concludes the National SBIR/SBTT Conference. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer programs are the nation's largest source of early stage / high risk R&D funding for small business. Our very own Michele Skelding is moderating The Venture Summit at the conference. The summit will engage and bring together Austin's emerging and growth technology companies, venture capitalists, leading angel investors, diverse corporate partners, and SBIR program managers to increase access to funding and capitalize world changing technologies and ideas.
Making Connections: Chamber and Ft. Hood Drive Veteran Recruiting
Each month, there are more than 800 veterans exiting Fort Hood in need of jobs. In hopes of addressing this issue, the Chamber met with the Command Group at Fort Hood today to promote veteran recruiting in the Austin area. About 20 companies were represented, both large and small, recruiting from a pool of candidates with a number of skills to contribute. Veterans are not only known to be excellent team players, but coming out with a strong military background, they also possess the ability to learn quickly and therefore are easily trainable, reliable and responsible.
This first meeting was only the first step in accomplishing the Chamber's goal of matching viable candidates to potential jobs. With follow-up steps expected in the next few months, the Chamber is working to facilitate the hiring process by informing companies of the talented workforce available and helping veterans translate their skills to fit those jobs and transition into their life as civilians.
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