WHAT: Join the City of Austin's Economic Development Department and Austin Resource Recovery for the first Circular Austin Showcase. This is a virtual pitch event for local businesses – known as 'circular' businesses – focused on reuse, zero waste, and/or sustainability. The Circular Austin Showcase is an opportunity for circular businesses to reach potential investors, attract new audiences and showcase their business models to like-minded individuals and business owners. According to the 2020 Austin Recycling Economic Impact Study, circular businesses support over $1 billion in local economic activity and over 6,300 jobs, all while helping Austin reduce waste to reach its zero waste goal by 2040. WHO: Austin Resource Recovery Austin Young Chamber City of Austin Economic Development Department Ten businesses will participate in the showcase to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win $3,000 in prize money and connect with potential investors. The companies pitching are: -
Biochar Filter Socks* -
Black Lives Veggies -
DV Designs* -
Lola's Classic Babies* -
Pink Sugar LLC -
Terra Golf -
Royal Jelly Bee Co. -
Reuseful Earth* -
Review Technology -
Re-Mat *Winners of the City's 2021 [Re]verse Pitch Competition WHEN: Wednesday, July 28, 2021 6 – 8 p.m. WHERE: Virtual- This event is free and open to the public; registration is required to attend. Attendees will have a chance to hear company pitches, join networking sessions, and learn about Austin's circular economy. Register to attend the July 28 Circular Austin Showcase. For more information, visit austintexas.gov/circularshowcase. The Circular Austin Showcase is a collaboration between the City of Austin and the Austin Young Chamber. | 
