Discover how local businesses and organizations are creating a circular economy in Austin! Circular business models reduce the need to extract new resources from our planet. These business models keep materials and products in use for as long as possible. Five small businesses will pitch...
Head over to Austin’s iconic Congress Avenue Saturday, Sept. 7, for Open Congress at The Texas Tribune Festival. It’s a one-of-a-kind street fest featuring must-see interviews, stellar programming, and exciting interactive experiences from TribFest partners. Open Congress is free and open to the public — no Festival...
Have questions about the DASA program, application process, or want to partner with us? We are hosting a virtual "office hours" style DASA Deep Dive to answer common questions with a brief presentation followed by a Q&A session. Bring your questions about becoming a community...
Come hang out with members of TreeFolks Young Professionals and celebrate the official beginning of Fall. You'll meet the TFYP members and learn how you can get involved planting trees in Central Texas. Stick around for a tree ID walk and learn about what trees...
The City of Austin’s Small and Minority Business Resources Department is back with the Small Business Connection Conference! WHEN: Sept. 25, 2024, from 7:30am–2:30pm WHERE: Palmer Events Center (900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704) This year's theme, "Building Business, Building Community," is all about...
Announcing a special edition of our popular Issues & Eggs series: Issues over Lunch; featuring Shelonda Stokes, president of the Downtown Baltimore Partnership. Join us for an informative discussion on inclusive economic development in Austin. Hear from national and local industry leaders who are working...
This year's Mitchell Sustainability Symposium will continue its focus on the intersection of sustainability and student education on UT Austin’s campus and beyond. We’ll look into the state of sustainability at UT Austin through a series of panel discussions, lectures, and student presentations. Dr. Shalanda...
Welcome to the Slow Fashion Festival! Founded in 2022, we’re on a mission to celebrate and promote the exciting world of slow fashion—where sustainability, ethical practices, and thoughtful consumption meet. Since our debut, we’ve produced a variety of events and publications that inspire and connect...
Your personal and professional skills can be a force for good. I Live Here I Give Here’s annual Board Training Program (BTP) is a full-day immersive course designed to prepare individuals who are interested in taking on board service at a nonprofit organization. The course...
Join the Downtown Austin Alliance for the next installment of Issues & Eggs as we introduce Austin’s newest Police Chief, Lisa Davis. This event will feature an insightful discussion on some of the most pressing safety issues facing our city. We will explore the Chief’s...
