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The brand new Texas Space Commission is under excellent leadership. Must-read interview from its Executive Director, Norman Garza. Texas Association of Business fully supports efforts to make Texas the top place for space investment in the galaxy. ““The excitement about returning to the moon and going to Mars and what the International Space Station is going to be next is a huge driver for the imagination and scientific knowledge. And Texas needs to be at the epicenter of it. Texas has to be in the best possible position for the global opportunity that’s on the table,” he said.”

Texas is building the global #semiconductor supply chain! Wonik Materials Co. Ltd., a manufacturer of specialty materials for the semiconductor industry, announced a new $46 million facility in Manor. More here: https://bit.ly/3ydExxE

#ICYMI, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Analysis Grant T. Harris traveled to Austin, Texas, last week where he met with state and local government, civic, and industry leaders to highlight work that is being done through our Supply Chain Center to mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities and foster economic resilience.   During the trip, Assistant Secretary Harris led a roundtable discussion with the Texas Association of Business that focused on how government and companies can work together to strengthen global supply chains and support U.S. industry. He also met with the Office of Texas Economic Development and Tourism and manufacturing industry leaders to underscore the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to strengthening American manufacturing, creating good-paying jobs, and bolstering our national security. https://lnkd.in/gNM3Ngsb   #SupplyChainResiliency #EconomicGrowth #Commerce #PublicPrivatePartnerships #Innovation #SupplyChain

The Texas AI Advisory Council convened today to engage with local government leaders, discussing the ethical and effective use of AI tools to enhance citizen outcomes. Specific use cases, such as traffic management, combating human trafficking, and emergency preparedness, were highlighted. We appreciate the proactive efforts of this committee. Texas is fortunate to host numerous tech leaders who actively foster strategic partnerships and remain at the forefront of best practices. Texas Association of Business

We are excited to announce that Will Hurd and Jay Hartzell will keynote the 2024 Innovation & Technology Forum on August 1st! We are just one week away! Be part of the conversation and get your tickets today. https://lnkd.in/gNZuBupX

TAB recently led a bipartisan delegation to Israel, witnessing firsthand the incredible resilience and innovation of our great ally in the face of devastating adversity. The destruction we saw and the deeply moving stories of survival, loss, and determination shared by the Israeli people underscored the importance of supporting Israel now more than ever. From meeting with government officials and business leaders to heart-wrenching conversations with families of hostages to forging new partnerships in economic development and exploring cutting-edge technologies, the trip reinforced the critical nature of our strong partnership with Israel. We are proud to support Israel and look forward to sharing more about this important trip in the coming weeks. Read our full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gKnt_EAK Benjamin Bumgarner Giovanni Capriglione Mano DeAyala Stan Gerdes Ryan Guillen Richard Raymond Shelby Slawson Ray Martinez Massey Villarreal Glenn Hamer Megan Mauro Gabriela Perdichizzi Luis Saenz David (Borowich) Yaari Gil Galanos

#ICYMI: Last week, TAB hosted an important roundtable discussion with U.S. Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary Grant Harris on the importance of supply chain resilience and the role of #Texas in leading the charge in strengthening America's supply chains. Read more in our latest blog:

Save the Date! 2024 Innovation & Technology Forum Join us for the 2024 Innovation & Technology Forum, hosted by the Texas Association of Business, TechNet, and the Innovation & Technology Caucus. Event Details: - Reception: July 31st, 7 PM - 9 PM - Conference: August 1st, 9 AM - 2 PM at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center Tickets are now available: https://lnkd.in/gevtrkg9. Be sure to check your email for a member-exclusive discount. For details on sponsorship opportunities, contact Julia Muzquiz at jmuzquiz@txbiz.org. Stay tuned for the complete list of speakers and sessions. Join us for the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and explore the latest in tech innovation. We look forward to seeing you there!

Texas is the best place for FDI! Texas Association of Business appreciates the massive investments Japanese companies have made and will make in Texas. Key sectors for investment include chips and automotive. US is fortunate to have such a great friend and ally in Japan.