Council: a long-term focused initiative with on-going operational oversight in a broader area
Task Force: a short-term initiative with a clear focus in one specific area
Business Retention & Expansion Council
Premium & Lead Investors Only
The Business Retention & Expansion Council will assist with industry-specific round-tables and confidential one-on-one meetings with companies to address strengths and challenges in the business community.
Life Sciences Task Force
Education Council
This council will offer strategic guidance on regional education, talent development, workforce policy priorities, and efforts dedicated to fortifying the Central Texas talent pool.
Talent Council
Focuses on deepening the region’s talent pool through workforce policies. Members will provide feedback on talent trends, support employer-school connections, and inform Opportunity Austin’s strategies for key sectors.
Global Investment & Innovation Council
Focuses on bringing more foreign direct investment to the region, enhancing visibility for startups in the region, and helping local companies expand into foreign markets.
- Global Capital Growth Sub-Council
Focuses on enhancing and expanding global capital investment in the Austin region through promoting the area in international and domestic capital hubs, recruiting foreign direct investment, and assisting both local and international companies in their expansion efforts.
- Innovation Task Force
The mission for this task force will be to help determine the structure and content of a startup awards program and subsequently assist in both the development and execution of the event.
- International Export & Recruitment Sub-Council
Focuses on international recruitment efforts and supports regional businesses in expanding into foreign markets.
- Soft Landing Sub-Council
Guides the development of a regional “soft landing” program, designed to help international organizations adapt smoothly when moving to the Austin region.
Policy & Advocacy Council
The Policy & Advocacy Council engages with policymakers and the public to shape, champion, and implement public policies that promote growth and innovation by enhancing quality of life in our region.
- Affordable Housing Task Force
The Affordable Housing Task Force will work with local and regional policymakers and community leaders to identify and promote policies that create safe and affordable housing solutions throughout the entire region. - Infrastructure Sub-Council
This sub-council will include a specific focus on advancing mobility, water, and energy/electricity to ensure safe & reliable infrastructure for our region. - Public Safety Task Force
The Public Safety Task Force will focus on addressing safety in our region through collaboration with policymakers, law enforcement, and the community through grassroots activities and communications.
Marketing Advisory Council
Air Services Task Force
Leadership Oversight Council
Premium Lead Investors Only
Premium Lead Investors have the unique privilege of placing their top executive on this council, enabling them to play an active role in shaping Opportunity Austin’s strategic direction, encompassing program priorities and initiatives.
Regional Partner Council
Economic Development Organizations Only
Composed of our local government economic development partners, this council serves as a strategic platform for informing strategies and tactics to ensure strategic alignment throughout the region. This council will focus on promoting the Austin region on a global level as a business and talent destination.