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Chad Swiatecki is a 20-year journalist who relocated to Austin from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.
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Chamber announces details of Infrastructure Summit
Friday, February 14, 2025 by Chad Swiatecki
The Austin Chamber of Commerce is set to host its annual Infrastructure Summit on April 8 at the Hilton Austin. This event offers business and community leaders opportunities to gain insights into the evolving sectors of transportation, transit, water, energy and more within the Austin region. The just-completed programming schedule includes the following topics:
• I-35 Express, Austin’s Convention Center & Congress Avenue
• Austin Light Rail
• Air Services
• Energy Reliability in Texas: Natural Gas
• Water Infrastructure
• Clean Energy in Solar & Wind
• Texas Electrical Grid
• Regional Transportation
Early-bird tickets are available until March 1, with event details available online.
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