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…
Back by popular demand, our 2015-16 Engage Breakfast season closes with Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt. Last year, these two top community leaders shared their insight on city and county issues after only a few months in office. This year, they’ll share their wins, losses…
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,…
By Elizabeth McGuire Leadership Austin is thrilled to introduce a new committee solely dedicated to connecting and supporting all the incredible alumni within our organization. The Alumni Committee, chaired by Julie Fisher and Aimee Finney, is making plans to engage alumni across business sectors and…
By Elizabeth McGuire In the middle of a chaotic presidential campaign season, Leadership Austin alumni and community members had the chance to hear the perspective of someone very close to this year’s race. At the Engage Breakfast on May 24, Mark McKinnon, seasoned political advisor,…
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 Austin Board of REALTORS® Emily Chenevert (Essential 2016). How turning away from stereotypes can lead us toward more political unity. Say the phrase “special interest groups” and immediately, images of deals brokered in smoky backrooms or over drinks come to mind. In fact, we…
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…