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ANOTHER TRIUMPH FOR TEXAS
In Chief Executive magazine's eighth annual survey of CEO opinion of Best and Worst states in which to do business, Texas easily clinched the No. 1 rank. Based on areas including tax and regulations, quality of workforce and living environment, this is the eighth consecutive victory for the Lone Star state. Read the full story here.
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WHERE EXPERIENCED TECHNOLOGY TALENT
MEETS AUSTIN EMPLOYERSAustinTechSource.com is an online talent community designed to attract experienced, out-of-market tech talent to the Austin area. Economic growth flourishes when employers are able to couple a favorable business climate with the right talent pool. The Chamber's new talent initiative supports all Austin companies, big and small, with their goals of efficiently finding top-notch, experienced tech talent. Full release here.
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AUSTIN RANKS #1 AS BEST CITY FOR JOBS
Forbes ranks Austin first in Best Cities for Jobs list due to economic growth in energy, technology, and manufacturing. Texas is "leading in industrial job growth, technology and services," write Forbes. "In first place in our ranking of the 65 largest metropolitan areas is Austin, which has logged strong growth in manufacturing, technology-related employment and business services."
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BUSINESS PHILANTHROPY IN AUSTIN
Austin area businesses have a long-standing history of giving back to the community. Austin Gives recognizes the generosity of businesses whose contributions support a range of charitable organizations in the region. Central Texas businesses donating 1% or more of pre-tax earnings are eligible and will be recognized at the annual awards luncheon. To participate, visit AustinGives.net.
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FREE RELOCATION GUIDE!
The Greater Austin Newcomer Guide is utilized by thousands of corporate and individual relocation packets as the preeminent guide for families, individuals and companies moving to the five-county region. The Newcomer Guide is the Austin Chamber's only official guide to relocation and is produced by Texas Monthly.
FREE - request one today! // Check out the digital version here.
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On behalf of its broad and diverse membership, the Austin Chamber creates a climate of growth and success that benefits all business. Your membership investment allows your business and our community to prosper.
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