Business Builder Lunch at Vaqueros
Opportunity Austin: Building Prosperity in the Austin Region
Charisse Bodisch
Charisse Bodisch of the Austin Chamber will share information on project activity and trends in the region relating to the types of industries and uses.
As a 30+ year veteran in economic development, Charisse has worked in every aspect of the industry. As the SVP of Economic Development with the Austin Chamber and through the regional economic development initiative Opportunity Austin, she leads the team dedicated to the recruitment of new corporate citizens and the expansion of the local industry base for the five-county Greater Austin, Texas Region. Since Opportunity Austin’s formation in 2004, the organization has contributed to the overall prosperity of the Austin Region that has benefited from 777 corporate relocations, about 1,370 expansion announcements, and over 549,500 new direct/indirect jobs created.
Charisse and her husband Robert are active in a variety of other organizations and enjoy traveling in their spare time. Charisse treasures time spent with their nine grandchildren and is most proud of the accomplishments of her four stepsons.
Join us for an exclusive opportunity to connect with local businesses in a casual setting. This small and intimate setting allows you to maximize your visibility and develop quality relationships with people who work or live in the community.
