Our Story
Incorporated on February 9, 1999, the Austin Chamber of Commerce was established to improve & support the business climate in Austin, by providing support to existing business and business organizations; engagein activity to attract new and diverse business and by promoting commercial industrial development. Over the years, the people involvedhave changed, but the focus of the organization remains. Under new leadership, the Austin Chamber remains steadfast in its intent to deliver optimum support as the local business community reaches new heights in the 21 st Century.
Our Story
Incorporated on February 9, 1999, the Austin Chamber of Commerce was established to improve & support the business climate in Austin, by providing support to existing business and business organizations; engage in activity to attract new and diverse business and by promoting commercial industrial development. Over the years, the people involved have changed, but the focus of the organization remains. Under new leadership, the Austin Chamber remains steadfast in its intent to deliver optimum support as the local business community reaches new heights in the 21st Century.
Board Members
Ed Coleman
Executive Director – Austin chamber of Commerce
Crystal Dyer
Board President Owner/Operator – Gone Again Travel & Tours, Inc.
Queen Teague
Treasurer | Tax Advisor
Roxanne Charles
Member – President & CEO, West Side Forward
Layla Bitoy-Dillon
Member – CEO & Founder of Bitoy’s Sweet Treats
Ed Whitaker Jr
Member – Chicago Police Department, CAPS Officer
Cody McSellers-McCray
Member – UnTapped Consulting LLC
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