Entrepreneurship Programs

The Chamber’s Entrepreneurship Council is engaged in executing the chamber’s entrepreneurship strategy in the community through identifying and developing resources to assist entrepreneurs at any phase of their entrepreneurial journey.

The Chamber’s monthly Business Leader Series allows industry experts and successful business leaders the opportunity to share valuable business lessons, insights and tools used to help entrepreneurs and business owners scale in Round Rock. The Chamber is dedicated to enhancing Round Rock’s innovation ecosystem and providing support to local start-ups to ensure every opportunity for growth and success.

Through the Chamber’s quarterly Spark events, founders share their stories and provide aspiring entrepreneurs with a glimpse into their path to becoming successful business owners.

The Chamber is part of the Kauffman Foundation’s 1 Million Cups (1MC), a nation-wide initiative that allows entrepreneurs to discover solutions and engage with their communities over a million cups of coffee. On the first Wednesday of every month, the Chamber brings entrepreneurs together to discuss business ideas, gain insights and receive the support of their peers to overcome potential roadblocks.

The Round Rock Chamber is proud to present the Round Rock Pitch Competition – a “Shark Tank” style pitch competition focused on supporting Round Rock’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem. This pitch competition will connect local entrepreneurs with community leaders and partners.

Up to 8 qualifying finalists will pitch their company to a panel of judges for an opportunity to win a grand prize valued at more than $10,000. This pitch competition will take place on Thursday, May 4, during National Small Business Week.

One of the fastest growing metros in the U.S. for startup activity, Round Rock is actively engaged in the Austin metro entrepreneurship ecosystem. The Round Rock Chamber strategically partners with nationally recognized startup organizations including The Capital Factory and EGBI to connect local entrepreneurs to business resources. In addition, the Chamber annually participates in SXSW and Capital Factory‘s Startup Week to highlight the benefits of scaling a business in Round Rock.