Austin Business Journal – Monday, November 22, 2010 Austin was ranked the sixth safest city among those with 500,000 or more residents, according to a report by CQ Press. The list ranks cities from a compilation of crime statistics in six main categories: murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary and motor vehicle theft. In the [...]
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Daily Finance, the money and finance site from AOL, identified the best cities for telecommuters – looking at places that provide a big-city experience at a small-town price. “In most lists of the best telecommuting cities, the focus is on local technology and the quality of Internet access. But as high-speed broadband and wireless options [...]
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-Bob Roberts, Gracy Title Last week brought the release of 2009 estimates (before the release of the actual Decennial Census) from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS). Here’s a sampling of findings from the 2009 ACS for the 5-county Austin Metropolitan Statistical Area that may be helpful in your presentations about Austin. More [...]
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Rays of Sunshine: In a lump of coal you sometimes find a diamond. In an oil slick, you find patches of clear water. And in a recession, there are success stories that can change how we think about our country in the modern era. The United States is a vast country whose different regions vary [...]
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They’re prosperous, innovative, and they’ll generate plenty of jobs, too. By the Editors of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine, July 2010 We live in challenging times. Unemployment remains high, and the U.S. lead in technology and science is slipping as many foreign countries gain ground. But some U.S. cities, though slowed [...]
Read More...The city of Austin has so much to offer, especially during these HOT summer months. I found some great events happening that are fun for everyone from young professionals, to families. Check out some of these events only to be found in Austin! SPLASH Party movie Nights at the Deep Eddy Pool. This event [...]
Read More...Check out this exciting story regarding the revitalization of the Capitol Complex published in the Austin Chronicle by Katherine Gregor: “Under a concept being explored by the Texas Facilities Commission, the dullest swath of Downtown Austin – the state Capitol complex – could become a whole new urban district. TFC staff – since December under [...]
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We are excited to announce the addition of III Forks to the Platinum Rewards program. III Forks will be offering 50% off on all wine by the glass!
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We are very excited to announce the addition of Maria Maria to the Platinum Rewards program. Maria Maria offers free guacamole and salsa to Platinum Rewards guests.
Read More...“Everything may be bigger in Texas, but Austin’s genius is nurturing the power of small,” states a recent article released by Kiplinger (http://www.kiplinger.com/), which rates Austin as the best place to live during the upcoming decade. The personal finance magazine awarded the title based on what it calls the city’s rare ability to combine big and small businesses, [...]
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