Greater Austin Profile
Austin’s attractiveness as a place to live and work is a huge draw for companies looking to relocate or to expand. Freescale Semiconductor, Whole Foods, Dell and National Instruments are just some of the companies with corporate headquarters in greater Austin. An array of other world-renowned businesses operates in Austin, in research and development, manufacturing and back-office facilities.
The Austin area is known for conditions that support great businesses. Our "creative class" culture is fed by our diversity, quality of life, focus on education and our low costs of living and doing business. Highly educated people from all over the world come to Austin to enjoy our beautiful Hill Country setting, creative vibe and powerful job market. Pair these conditions with a vibrant business environment and you’ve got a region ripe for innovative business.
The Austin Profile
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The Austin metro population expanded by 41% from 1999 to 2009, while Texas grew at a rate of 21% and the nation at 10%
