The 2015-16 Engage Breakfast Series closed with Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt in front of a packed audience at the Long Center. Last year, these top community leaders shared their thoughts on city and county issues after only a few months in office. This…
Guest Post from 2015 Emerge Graduate Natalie Smith. Natalie is an Independent Contractor at Beatty Bangle Strama PC. This video on Affordability was prepared by a team who examined aspects of this issue in our community. Please take a minute to watch. When it comes to affordability…
People continue to grapple with the best ways to have their voices heard by decision makers. We see different conversations convening during this heated presidential cycle, petitions used to call out community issues and a batch of new approaches to get attention. At our next breakfast,…
Guest post from University Federal Credit Union. This month University Federal Credit Union celebrated 80 years of serving Austin and Galveston through authentic, lasting relationships with our members and the community. At UFCU we focus on people, not profits, and our desire to Do Good…
Guest Post from 2015 Emerge Graduate Mark Santos. Mark is a Client Value Specialist at Spiceworks. This video on Child Youth Services was prepared by a team who examined aspects of this issue in our community. Please take a minute to watch. Experiencing the…
By Elizabeth McGuire Yvette Ruiz may live 300 miles away from the small South Texas town where she grew up, but her home is never far from her heart. In fact, it is this anchor to her childhood community that gives Ruiz perspective in her…
Guest Post from 2015 Emerge Graduate Amanda Villarreal. Amanda is Giving Program Associate at BuildASign. This video on Austin Economic Development was prepared by a team who examined aspects of this issue in our community. Please take a minute to watch. Economics, employment, and…
Guest Post from 2015 Emerge Graduate Adam McKeivier. Adam is the Development Director for Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented. This video on Arts and Entertainment was prepared by a team who examined aspects of this issue in our community. Please take a minute to…