Special guest post by John Julitz, Capital Metro. This is the true story of Capital Metro’s efforts to provide the best transit experience for the people of Central Texas. Find out what happens when a transit agency works with the community and starts getting real….
Guest post by Don Kendrick, Wells Fargo Business Banking Lead—Southwest Region Our local schools and nonprofit organizations have always been able to count on financial support from the business community. Their ever increasing need, however, has stretched companies that can only donate so much of their…
As we extend our special five-part Engage Breakfast series, The Growing Divide, we continue to discuss the elements that make Austin strong, yet trends that are creating divisions. There are layers and layers to this theme, so we are spending the several months peeling back…
By Elizabeth McGuire This month’s Engage Breakfast brought education equality to the spotlight. Our panelists discussed the disparities of our city’s K-12 public school system, specifically covering topics of local funding, regional planning, public policy and community involvement. Panelists included Kathie Tovo, District 9 Council…
Guest post by Paul Hilgers (Essential 1987). Paul is the Chief Executive Officer of the Austin Board of REALTORS® . The phrase “there’s no place like home” is especially true in Austin, Texas. With a rapidly growing economy, strong job market and our overall quality of life,…
By Elizabeth McGuire Two weeks into his new job as Chief of Staff for Mayor Steve Adler, John-Michael Cortez‘s office showed clear signs of a recent occupant. The walls and bookshelves were bare except for a few colorful drawings from his young daughter. Cortez explained…
Guest post by Eric Boyce (Essential Class of 2008). Eric is a senior portfolio manager and wealth strategist at McDonald Capital Management, a 25-year old fee-based registered investment adviser, managing wealth and investments for individuals, families, endowments, foundations and corporations. In Austin, we certainly have…
When our office received the list of Austin Under Forty finalist we were so proud to see so many Leadership Austin alumni and participants! We are so happy to see that you are in the community, making an impact and being recognized for all your…