Austin Economic Development

🚨 NONPROFIT PROS — THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! 🚨

Ready to level up your nonprofit game? 💪✨

Join us October 6–8 for a fast-paced virtual training series covering the fundamentals of nonprofit operations — with specialized training in:

💰 Bookkeeping
📣 Marketing
🎯 Fundraising Strategy
…and more!

💻 100% VIRTUAL — learn from anywhere!

🎓 Complete all six courses and earn a certificate of completion!

🔥 Invest in your skills. Strengthen your organization. Expand your impact.

📅 October 6–8
➡️ Reserve your spot TODAY: https://bit.ly/3O3JQHR

October 2026 Nonprofit Fundamentals Series by Austin Economic Development | Eventbrite Complete all six (6) Nonprofit Fundamentals Series classes on topics like Bookkeeping for Nonprofits and fundraising strategies, then email [email protected] to receive your Nonprofit Skills Certificate at the next recognition reception.

🎨 ¡Atención, jóvenes artistas! Quedan neuve días para compartir vuestra visión artística en el concurso ArtConnect del Ayuntamiento, dirigido a jóvenes de entre 10 y 18 años, creando obras de arte en torno al tema “¡Mi futuro digital!”.

✅ Plazo de inscripción: hasta el 27 de septiembre
🔍 Más información y bases del concurso: https://bit.ly/4v5pgqQ

🎨 Attention, young artists! Nine days left to share your artistic vision in the City’s ArtConnect contest for ages 10-18 by creating art for the theme, "My Digital Future!”

✅ Enter by September 27

🔍 More info and contest rules: https://bit.ly/4v5pgqQ

🚩Calling all nonprofit professionals or those interested in nonprofit work! Join us for a week of fundamentals for nonprofit operations, including specialized training in bookkeeping, marketing, and fundraising strategy. All Virtual Courses!

Complete all six courses for certificate of completion.

📅 October 6-8
➡️ Reserve Your Spot: https://bit.ly/3O3JQHR

🚨Limited Seats Available!

Join us Thursday, October 22, as Austin’s women small business owners and entrepreneurs come together for a morning of connection, inspiration, and community.

This year’s theme, The Hive Effect, celebrates the extraordinary things that happen when women come together with purpose and passion. Like a thriving beehive, we’re stronger when we collaborate, uplift one another, and share our unique gifts.

🐝 Come ready to connect, be inspired, and feel the buzz of a community that believes in the power of women supporting women.
🎟️ Get your tickets today!

For Women, By Women: Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs Join Austin's women entrepreneurs for an energizing breakfast of connection, inspiration, and community with Pamela Benson Owens.

🎉Special BizAid for Welcoming Week | Sept. 16 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Starting a business in Austin? BizAid Business Orientation introduces aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs to permitting, zoning, licensing and other requirements for starting and growing a business.

RSVP for the September 16 orientation to explore available City resources and get connected with tools that can help you move your business forward.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bizaid-business-orientation-on-zoom-tickets-1984635520266

AED’s Small Business Division supported the District 1 Civic Futures Fest this past Saturday. The team connected with attendees and shared information about small business classes, resources, and other offerings available through Economic Development.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4wu5vtv

This Wednesday, Sept 16!!

Join Austin Economic Development's JuaQuin Gonzalez at EGBI Business Accelerator Winning Contracts with Government Agencies & Prime Contractors.

🔥 Speed Mentoring with Government Procurement Officers & Prime Contractors
💡 Learn what decision-makers are looking for.
🤝 Make valuable connections.
📈 Get the insight you need to position your business for new opportunities.
🎟 https://egbi.org/contracts/

🎨 ¡Atención, jóvenes artistas de entre 10 y 18 años! Participad en el concurso anual ArtConnect de la ciudad de Austin con vuestras obras de arte sobre el tema «Mi futuro digital». ¡Ganad premios en efectivo y ved cómo se exponen tus obras por toda la ciudad!

✅ Plazo de inscripción: hasta el 27 de septiembre

❓ Más información: https://bit.ly/4v5pgqQ

🎨 Calling all young artists ages 10-18! Enter the City of Austin's annual ArtConnect contest with your artwork on the theme of “My Digital Future.” Win cash prizes and have your art showcased around the city!

✅ Enter by September 27

❓ Learn more: https://bit.ly/4v5pgqQ