As South by Southwest kicks off, President and CEO of the Austin Chamber of Commerce, Laura Huffman, will be speaking on a panel about business in Texas. The event is Saturday, March 12, from 1:45pm-3:15pm at Brazos Hall, 204 E 4th Street, and part of The Experience by Dell Technologies at SXSW.
The event called "The Business of Making an Impact in Texas" will be a conversation focused on how businesses in Texas continue to remain competitive while striving for diversity and making a positive impact.
Laura will be on the panel along with:
- Judy Maggio, Emmy Award-winning Journalist
- Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, President & CEO of Huston-Tillotson University and Austin Chamber 2021 Austinite of the Year
- Tom Luce, Founder & Chairman Texas 2036
- Jon Hockenyos, President TXP
- Why is Texas business booming? What is the “Texas miracle”?
- As we continue to experience this exponential growth, what do companies owe their communities to make sure we come out stronger and don’t fall behind?
- How can businesses in Texas remain competitive, strive for diversity, and make a positive impact in their communities – all while navigating an increasingly complex political landscape?
- How can we make sure this economic growth continues sustainably?
You can register to attend the event here.
The event will be available via Dell’s live stream at Dell.com/sxsw.