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Austin Young Chamber To connect and develop young professionals to create business, community, and personal success. Millennials are the Largest Generation in the U.S.

The vision of the Austin Young Chamber is for Central Texas to have the most inclusive, collaborative, and community focused workforce in the country. Labor Workforce. At the Austin Young Chamber, we are focused on developing a young professional workforce into the dynamic business and community leaders we need, today and in the future. Core Principles
Leadership • Inclusivity • Opportunity • Growth • Community

Statement on Diversity
Our work centers around a commitment to inclusion across race, gender, experience, ability, and identity. We will focus our efforts towards ensuring that the future of Central Texas includes a diverse workforce of young professionals at all levels of business and community. We believe that such diversity makes us stronger as a collective and fuels innovation and prosperity for all. Who are Our Members? Members of the Austin Young Chamber are generally between the ages of 21 and 40. We welcome Corporate members who employ a young professional workforce as well as individual young professionals looking to grow professionally.

Every FAVE has a story. 📖✨Meet Maya Walker-Reich, a 2026 FAVE Awards finalist in the ChangeMaker: For-Profit Leader cate...
10/20/2026

Every FAVE has a story. 📖✨

Meet Maya Walker-Reich, a 2026 FAVE Awards finalist in the ChangeMaker: For-Profit Leader category! 💚

Beyond her work at McKee Media, Maya is passionate about creating spaces where women can connect, grow, and support one another. Through her leadership with Austin Women in Technology and Women Communicators of Austin, she's helping build meaningful connections and empower women navigating their careers.

Her commitment to community doesn't stop there! Maya also fosters rescue dogs and advocates for Austin's shelter animals, working to help more pets find their forever homes. 🐾

Originally from New York City, Maya has found something special in Austin: a genuine sense of belonging.

Swipe to learn more about Maya's story, the causes close to her heart, and what her ideal Austin Saturday looks like! 🌸

📅 November 19, 2026
📍 Austin Public Library
🎟️ Grab your ticket and celebrate with us: https://austinyc.org/2026-fave-awards

10/19/2026

Every FAVE has a story. 📖✨

Meet Ricki Wax, a 2026 FAVE Awards finalist in the ChangeMaker: For-Profit Leader category!

From her professional journey to her current obsession with Austin's Asian food scene, Ricki is giving us a glimpse into the person behind the nomination.

Get to know Ricki, hear a little of her story, and discover a few of her favorite Austin spots! 💚

Every FAVE has a story, and this is just one of them.

📅 November 19, 2026
📍 Austin Public Library
🎟️ Join us to celebrate at https://austinyc.org/2026-fave-awards

Every FAVE has a story. 📖✨Meet College Possible Texas , a 2026 FAVE Awards finalist in the Community Connector category!...
10/16/2026

Every FAVE has a story. 📖✨

Meet College Possible Texas , a 2026 FAVE Awards finalist in the Community Connector category! 💚

Through the support of dedicated AmeriCorps coaches, College Possible Texas helps students navigate their journey from high school through college graduation, at no cost to students or families.

Their belief? Austin’s next generation of leaders needs more people in their corner. Mentors who believe in them, help them see what’s possible, and show up for every milestone.

Because when more Austin students succeed, our entire community grows stronger.

Swipe to learn more about the impact College Possible Texas is making and the story behind their FAVE nomination!

📅 November 19, 2026
📍 Austin Public Library
🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio!

Every FAVE has a story. 📖✨Meet Dacota Lamonde, a 2026 FAVE Awards finalist in the ChangeMaker: For-Profit Leader categor...
10/14/2026

Every FAVE has a story. 📖✨

Meet Dacota Lamonde, a 2026 FAVE Awards finalist in the ChangeMaker: For-Profit Leader category! Dacota is the Director of Business Development at Jordan Michael Design

For Dacota, making an impact goes beyond business. Through her involvement with Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas, Entryway Central Texas, and previously the American Heart Association, she’s using her professional connections to bring people together and give back to the Austin community. 💚

Swipe to learn more about Dacota’s story and how she’s helping make a difference in Central Texas.

📅 November 19, 2026
📍 Austin Public Library
🎟️ Tickets at the link in bio!

Give back to Austin! Join Austin Young Chamber for our November Volunteer Day in partnership with The Trail Conservancy ...
10/14/2026

Give back to Austin! Join Austin Young Chamber for our November Volunteer Day in partnership with The Trail Conservancy on Saturday, November 14. Roll up your sleeves, connect with fellow young professionals, and help keep the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail thriving through hands-on trail stewardship.

Spots are limited, so register today and make an impact in our community:
https://members.austinyc.org/calendar/Details/november-volunteer-opportunity-the-trail-conservancy-1923761?sourceTypeId=Website

Join us THIS Friday for our October Coffee Connection w/the LEAD Summit Committee Chair! Join us for a casual networking...
10/13/2026

Join us THIS Friday for our October Coffee Connection w/the LEAD Summit Committee Chair!

Join us for a casual networking hour designed to help you meet new people, reconnect with fellow young professionals and discover ways to get more involved in Austin’s business community.

Members of the LEAD Summit Committee will also join us to share a behind-the-scenes look at planning the 2027 LEAD Summit, including its vision, goals and tracks — plus how you can get involved.

📅 October 16, 2026 | 8–9:30 AM
📍 Lazarus East: 1902 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

Come for the caffeine. Stay for the connection. Leave inspired.

Register: https://members.austinyc.org/calendar/Details/october-caffeine-connection-1909716?sourceTypeId=Website

We’ll see you there!

50 FAVEs. 50 stories. One Central Texas community. ✨This year’s finalists represent the people, businesses, and organiza...
10/08/2026

50 FAVEs. 50 stories. One Central Texas community. ✨

This year’s finalists represent the people, businesses, and organizations building, leading, connecting, and creating change across Central Texas.

Over the coming weeks, we’re going beyond the finalist list to share more about the people behind this year’s FAVEs, and the stories that brought them here.

Every FAVE has a story. And we’re just getting started.

📖 November 19
📍 Austin Public Library
🎟️ Tickets available at the link in bio.

Reminder!Join us for a casual networking hour designed to help you meet new people, reconnect with fellow young professi...
10/07/2026

Reminder!

Join us for a casual networking hour designed to help you meet new people, reconnect with fellow young professionals and discover ways to get more involved in Austin’s business community.

This month’s special guest host: Toni Cirlos, LEAD Summit Committee Chair!

Members of the LEAD Summit Committee will also join us to share a behind-the-scenes look at planning the 2027 LEAD Summit, including its vision, goals and tracks — plus how you can get involved.

Come to:
• Expand your network
• Learn more about the LEAD Summit
• Explore committee opportunities
• Build leadership skills and make an impact in our community

📅 October 16, 2026 | 8–9.30AM
📍 Lazarus Brewing East

Come for the caffeine. Stay for the connection. Leave inspired.

Register: https://members.austinyc.org/calendar/Details/october-caffeine-connection-1909716?sourceTypeId=Website

We’ll see you there!

Congratulations to our 2026 Give Back & Get Loud Grant Winners!We’re thrilled to celebrate College Possible Texas and He...
09/21/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Give Back & Get Loud Grant Winners!

We’re thrilled to celebrate College Possible Texas and Hearts2Heal as this year’s grant recipients!

These incredible organizations are creating meaningful impact in our community, and we’re proud to support the work they’re doing to make Austin a stronger, more connected place.

Help us give a huge CONGRATULATIONS to College Possible Texas and Hearts 2 Heal! 👏

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3575 Far West Boulevard #30226
Austin, TX
78731

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