As the state chamber of commerce, TAB is the most influential voice for public policy issues affecting business in Texas. As the state’s only broad-based business association, we work closely with state and federal legislators to maintain and advance the pro-business climate Texas enjoys. Through proven results-oriented advocacy and member services, TAB provides benefits to more than 4,300 business members, local chamber partners and millions of Texas employees. JOIN US TODAY!

ADVOCACY THAT WORKS!

RECENT KEY LEGISLATIVE WINS

Tax Policy$4.6 BillionTax Cuts

Transportation$2.5 Billionto ImproveHighways &

Bridges

Workforce/Education$130 Millionfor Pre-KEducation

Federal IssuesEx-Im BankReauthorizationto Grow GlobalCommerce in

Texas

RegulationEnvironmentalPermitting Reform

to Increase ourState’s

Competitiveness

ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITY• Enables members to cut cost and protect employees o Lifelock ID Theft Insurance o Healthcare Exchange o HR / Employment Law Products o Shipping & Training • Connects members with legislators at state and federal levels through briefings regarding public policy changes that impact Texas businesses.• Connects members to potential customers and business partners through events in multiple cities across Texas. o Best Companies to Work for in Texas Awards o Employment Relations Symposium / Regional HR Seminars o Higher Education and K-12 Education Conferences• During the last state legislative session, TAB engaged 150+ legislators with business leaders at nearly 50 events with 3,800 total participants.

RESULTS FOR ALL BUSINESSES• TAB works daily to block bills that are bad for Texas business, saving our members money. TAB uses our vast regional network to pass bills that benefit business.• In the past year, TAB earned $13 million in media value for business issues.

Member Businesses by Industry

Employee Size of Member Businesses

36% Manufacturing, Trade & Transportation

22% Finance, Real Estate, Professional & Technical Services

21% Agriculture, Mining & Construction

8% Repair, Maintenance & Personal Services

7% Chambers of Commerce

3% Education & Healthcare

3% Arts & Hospitality

57% 1-10 Employees

18% 11-25 Employees

10% 26-50 Employees

6% 51-100 Employees

9% 100+ Employees

Belinda J. Matingou | Regional Executive Director - Central Texas

(512) 270.9358 bjmatingou@txbiz.org

visit www.txbiz.org or call (512) 477.6721

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