Five Outstanding Young Texans (FOYT)
Texas Junior Chamber will celebrate the achievements of Five Outstanding Young Texans (FOYT) during their Award Ceremony at their annual conference event in the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol August 13-15, 2010. The winners are between 18 and 41 years of age who “exemplify the best attributes of the nation’s young people.” The winners [...]
MBA associations gear up for 2010 Texas LEAD Conference
The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) and the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) kicked off July with a pre-conference Salsa and Soul mixer at Copa on July 2. Both Austin chapters are gearing up for the 2010 Texas LEAD, the 8th annual professional development conference on leadership, education, and diversity taking place on July [...]
Capital City African-American Chamber hosts awards luncheon
The 3rd Annual Business Awards Luncheon, held at Norris Conference Center, honored several local businesses and leaders for their dedication and contribution to Austin’s economy and civic engagement. Texas Gas Service, Corporate Partner of the Year – TGS has been a member of the Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce since the 1990’s. The [...]
The Souvenir Menu: Authentic German at the Walburg Restaurant
I tend to eat a lot of different things each week; Thai, Japanese, Indian, Burgers, BBQ, Chinese, Italian, Mexican, etc., but sometimes I like a little variety. We have a couple of good Persian places and even an Ethiopian restaurant in town, but what we lack in Austin is a dedicated place for good German [...]
Eastside Memorial students get an education in construction industry
A Design and Construction Industry Fair will be held at Eastside Memorial (formerly Johnston High School) on May 14, 2010 with over 100 students expected to participate. Industry professionals will be on hand to extend their knowledge with an emphasis on keeping students in school. Pete Montoya, Johnston High School alum and retired general contractor, [...]
The Souvenir Menu: Houston’s, not your ordinary chain
Update: It was recently announced that Houston’s will be renamed Bartlett’s. Franchisee Tim Bartlett’s contract with Hillstone Restaurant Group is up this year and it will now be independently owned. Restaurant snobs will invariable bristle at even the thought of a chain restaurant; but the words “chain restaurant” no longer guarantees frozen cookie cutter food [...]
Kids get a taste of entrepreneurship on Lemonade Day
Austin consistently ranks as one of top entrepreneurial cities in the country. What better way to keep the spirit going than to pass it on to the next generation? Over 10,000 budding young entrepreneurs will be learning valuable business lessons while serving up lemonade as part of the second annual Lemonade Day. This Sunday, May [...]
Krav Maga for self-defense and fitness
In my ever-expanding quest to find a great workout, I stumbled upon Krav Maga (KM). No matter what level athlete you are–or aren’t–KM is an excellent way to get in shape. Plus, not only do you get a great workout, but you also learn very practical self-defense techniques as well. In Bratislava, during the 1930’s, [...]
Justine’s: A French story d’amour
Tucked away among the factories and warehouses on East Fifth Street, you will find a house with a pétanque, or bocce ball, court and garden tables. As you walk through the courtyard, you begin to smell the aroma of butter and garlic. A few more steps and you are greeted with the sound of classic [...]
Hispanic Chamber, Doggett, Acevedo host Celebrando awards
Over 900 of Central Texas’ most influential leaders are expected to share in the culmination of another successful year for the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GAHCC) at their 37th annual signature event, Celebrando Austin. Congressman Lloyd Doggett and Police Chief Art Acevedo will serve as honorary co-chairs of the March 6 event at [...]
