Austin's unemployment rate dropped sharply in April. That's great news for Austin economic strength and those seeking work, but troublesome for recruiters trying to fill empty posts... Will we see more out of state recruiting? Austin needs you! Original article by Michael Theis - Digital Editor- Austin Business Journal Austin unemployment drops below 4 percent! Pressure is on hiring Continue Reading
Texas is the Best State for Business 2013
original article by JP Donlon, ChiefExecutive.net Texas ranked #1 overall in the following three categories: Taxations & Regulations Workforce Quality Living Environment Based on CEO Survey by ChiefExecutive.net Key Metrics State of Texas GDP • % Growth ’10-’11: 3.3 • % Growth ’10-’11 v. Nat’l Avg. (1.5%): 1.8 Unemployment in Texas • Unemployment Rate Dec. 2012 %: Continue Reading
Forbes ranks Austin top for future job growth
Forbes ranks Austin top for future job growth Chad Swiatecki Staff Writer- Austin Business Journal Aug 8, 2013 Austin’s healthy 4 percent annual job growth has put it at the top of another Forbes list, this one surveying the best cities for future job growth. It’s a top 10 crowded with Texas cities, with McAllen, Houston and Fort Worth grabbing spots two Continue Reading
Austin is America’s fastest growing city
Austin is America's fastest growing city Austin Business Journal, January 2013 Austin took the top spot for the third year in a row on Forbes’ list of “America’s 20 Fastest Growing Cities.” The Capital City is an economic powerhouse thanks to the 51,000-student University of Texas at Austin, a bevy of Silicon Hills startups and the presence of mega corporations like Whole Foods Continue Reading
