Hiring Assistance through Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area

Posted on: November 15th, 2021 in Business Climate, Talent Development

Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area (WSRCA) is a community partnership providing no-cost recruitment and employment services to businesses and job seekers in the Rural Capital Area of Texas. This... Read More >

CEO Message: A Reflection on Veterans Day

Posted on: November 15th, 2021 in Business Climate, Chamber Enrichment, Talent Development

Last week, the Chamber was closed on Thursday in observance of Veterans Day, the federal holiday marking the armistice ending World War 1 in 1918 on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.... Read More >

Round Rock ISD Recognized at 2021 State of Education and Talent Event

Posted on: November 1st, 2021 in Talent Development

Austin Chamber held their 2021 State of Education and Talent event on October 28. The event celebrates school and business partners developing future talent and preparing students for postsecondary... Read More >

STEM-For-All Speaker Series

Posted on: November 1st, 2021 in Talent Development

The Chamber has partnered with Texas State University Round Rock Campus to support their STEM-For-All project. An important aspect of a high-performing community is its ability to create and maintain... Read More >

Talent Wars: How COVID-19 Reshaped the Battle

Posted on: October 11th, 2021 in Business Attraction, Business Retention and Expansion, COVID-19, Talent Development

While attending this week’s International Economic Development Council’s 2021 Annual Conference, hundreds of industry experts across the globe gathered together to address both future... Read More >

CEO Message: Annual Conference for Economic Developers

Posted on: October 11th, 2021 in Business Attraction, Business Climate, Business Retention and Expansion, COVID-19, Talent Development

As I’ve shared in the past, following two years of being dormant our industry is slowly returning to travel for work, training, and marketing. City visitations with state and regional partners have... Read More >

Round Rock Chamber Opens Applications for Ascend Leaders Program

Posted on: September 13th, 2021 in Talent Development

The Round Rock Chamber is now accepting applications for the 2022 Ascend class. Ascend is a select group of committed individuals who are actively engaged in the issues facing the City of Round Rock.... Read More >

CEO Message: Round Rock ISD Leading Career Development

Posted on: August 1st, 2021 in Talent Development

August is “back to school” month. Right now, students and families, teachers and administrators are all making preparations to return to classrooms. Kids of all ages will be embarking on another... Read More >

Free Workforce Resources to Empower Employers and Job Seekers

Posted on: July 24th, 2021 in Talent Development

Source: WSRCA Press Release Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area (WSRCA) has launched a new suite of upskilling initiatives and training tools to expand the availability of free resources to... Read More >

CEO Message: Challenges Balanced by Opportunities

Posted on: July 18th, 2021 in Business Climate, COVID-19, Talent Development

The workforce shortage is back. In many industries it never went away. The Bureau of Labor Statistics and the St. Louis Fed show unemployment for the Austin- Round Rock MSA at 4.2% in May 2021 (the... Read More >