AARO

-noun
1) Acronym for Austin Area Research Organization
2) A membership organization of 100 business and community leaders advancing the economic and social well being of the Central Texas area. Membership reflects the diverse base of the Austin region with representation from industry, real estate, finance, health care, professional firms, the arts, educational, religious, and charitable institutions.
3) An organization dedicated to public policy research and founded in Austin, Texas, in 1980, thanks to the visionary leadership of Frank W. McBee, Jr., former Chairman and CEO of Tracor, Inc.