TEXAS - an emerging Silicon Valley for Start-UPs
Texas retains top ranking in high-tech business
High-tech business is the fastest growing segment of the US economy. California and Texas are the number 1 and number 2 states, respectively, by most indicators.
In 2008, Texas (the Lone Star State) has maintained its Nº 2 nationwide ranking in technology jobs, second to California and ahead of New York.
The Texas high-technology sector continues to make job creation gains, according to a national report released on April 2008, the Cyberstates 2008 study: An Overview of the High-technology Industry in the Nation's Top 60 Cities.
Austin, Texas - #1 for Start-ups
People and businesses are moving to Austin. Some people move to Austin for the jobs. Some jobs move to Austin for the people.
Expansion Management Magazine, in its 2007 "Mayor's Challenge" rankings put Austin as #1. The cities on the list represent where business opportunity is greatest for growing companies. The categories considered in achieving this ranking included public schools, college-educated work force, healthcare expenses for businesses, and middle class affordability.
Well-educated employees draw businesses to Austin. A high number of individuals with undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees provides Austin companies with the smartest, brainiest, most talented people to help grow their businesses.
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