This title slide, named "Empowering Austin," prominently displays the text "Empowering Austin's Local Spirit." Its subtitle invites viewers to discover the transformative impact of small businesses and nonprofits on Austin's economy, community, and brands.

Empowering Austin's Local Spirit

Discover the transformative impact of small businesses and nonprofits on Austin's economy, community, and brands.

Source: Discover the transformative impact of small businesses and nonprofits on Austin's economy, community, and brands. Motivational showcase of local spirit. 🌆✨

The agenda slide outlines five key topics celebrating Austin's community and economy. It covers the city's vibrant culture, small business and nonprofit growth stats, inspirational leader quotes, the power of local brands, and a future vision with a call to action.

Agenda

1. Austin’s Vibrant Community Culture

Discover the authentic spirit uniting locals and entrepreneurs.

2. Small Business Growth & Nonprofit Stats

Key data highlighting economic expansion and community support.

3. Inspirational Local Leader Quotes

Powerful voices sharing insights on collaboration and impact.

4. Power of Local Brands

How authentic brands build lasting community connections.

5. Future Economy & Call to Action

Vision for innovation, unity, and collective action ahead. Source: Austin Small Business & Nonprofit Impact Presentation

This section header slide (01) is titled "Austin’s Vibrant Community Culture." Its subtitle highlights how innovation, live music, and the "Keep Austin Weird" ethos fuel entrepreneurship and collaboration in tech hubs.

Austin’s Vibrant Community Culture

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Austin’s Vibrant Community Culture

Innovation, live music, and 'Keep Austin Weird' fueling entrepreneurship and collaboration in tech hubs.

In Austin, small businesses comprise 99% of all businesses (per SBA) and employ 47% of the local workforce. They generated $XXB in revenue in 2023 alone, with a 15% year-over-year growth rate fueling the economic boom.

Key Stats: Small Business Growth

• 99%: Small Businesses

of Austin's total (SBA)

• 47%: Workforce Employed

by local small businesses

• $XXB: Revenue Generated

in 2023 alone

• 15%: YoY Growth Rate

fueling economic boom 📈 Source: SBA & 2023 Data

The "Nonprofit Contributions" slide highlights partnerships like building affordable housing with Austin Habitat for Humanity and feeding the hungry via Central Texas Food Bank. It also features supporting arts through Austin Creative Alliance and strengthening communities with passionate volunteering.

Nonprofit Contributions

• Building affordable housing with Austin Habitat for Humanity
• Feeding the hungry via Central Texas Food Bank
• Supporting vibrant arts through Austin Creative Alliance
• Strengthening communities with passionate volunteering ❤️🏘️

This slide, titled "Inspirational Quotes from Local Leaders," features a quote from Bob Patel of the Austin Chamber of Commerce. The quote highlights how Austin thrives on small business innovation and how supporting nonprofits fosters economic growth, community bonds, and a brighter future for all residents.

Inspirational Quotes from Local Leaders

> Austin thrives on small business innovation. Supporting nonprofits uplifts us all, fostering economic growth, community bonds, and a brighter future for every resident.

— Bob Patel, Austin Chamber of Commerce

The slide "The Power of Local Brands" highlights Austin icons like Torchy's Tacos, BookPeople Hub, and South Congress Shops as cultural draws. It emphasizes their role in attracting tourists, boosting economic growth, building fierce loyalty, and strengthening community bonds.

The Power of Local Brands

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The slide, titled "Future of Austin’s Community Economy," showcases an image with three key points on collaborative growth. It emphasizes sustainable innovation for all Austinites, inclusive prosperity via green technology uniting diverse communities, and a visionary path forward together.

Future of Austin’s Community Economy

!Image

• Collaborative growth fostering sustainable innovation for all Austinites.
• Inclusive prosperity uniting diverse communities through green technology.
• Forward together: visionary unity symbols light the path ahead! 🔮🌱

Source: Wikipedia

The slide, titled "Call to Action: Celebrate Unity & Innovation," proclaims "United Austin Shines Brighter!" as a rallying cry. It urges viewers to support local businesses and nonprofits by shopping small, volunteering, innovating, and joining the movement, ending with #KeepAustinWeird.

Call to Action: Celebrate Unity & Innovation

United Austin Shines Brighter!

Support local businesses & nonprofits today! Shop small, volunteer, innovate. Join the movement! 🙌✨ #KeepAustinWeird

#KeepAustinWeird

Source: Austin Small Business & Nonprofit Impact Presentation