This week’s ENGAGE breakfast explored new and innovative models for philanthropy in Central Texas. Blogger and author Thom Singer (ESSENTIAL 2008) was there and shared his thoughts on his blog Some Assembly Required. Here’s a snippet: Arguably, Austin has more charitable organizations per capita than any…
Earlier this week we held the second in our 2012-13 series of ENGAGE breakfasts at the Long Center. This month focused on Central Texas’ growing veteran population and how our community is supporting these men and women as they return to civilian life. Panelists included…
Leadership Austin is partnering with CultureMap Austin on a series of editorial columns meant to inform Austinites about the upcoming City of Austin proposition elections, to be held November 6. Today’s column is from invited guest columnist Roger Falk on Proposition 1 and a proposed medical…
Leadership Austin is partnering with CultureMap Austin on a series of editorial columns meant to inform Austinites about the upcoming City of Austin proposition elections, to be held November 6. Today’s column is from former City of Austin Mayor Pro Tem Betty Durkerley on Proposition…
Leadership Austin is partnering with CultureMap Austin on a series of editorial columns meant to inform Austinites about the upcoming City of Austin proposition elections, to be held November 6. Next up is a column by City of Austin Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole on…
This morning was the first ENGAGE breakfast of the 2012-13 series, and we gathered on the Dell Hall Stage at the Long Center for the Performing Arts to discuss the upcoming election and its impact on Central Texas. UPDATE I: Read a recap of the…
Leadership Austin is partnering with CultureMap Austin on a series of editorial columns meant to inform Austinites about the upcoming City of Austin proposition elections, to be held November 6. First up is a column by Mike Clark-Madison on single member districts. Head over to CultureMap to…
Guest post by ESSENTIAL Class of 2006 alum Elaine Acker.—– I believe that ignorance is the root of all evil. And that no one knows the truth. -Molly Ivins This political season would have been much more entertaining and thought-provoking if Ms. Molly Ivins were still…