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AGC: Construction Employment Rises, Job Levels Reach Near Record Levels

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction employment increased in 231 or 65 percent of 358 metro areas between January 2023 and January 2024, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data.

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6 guideposts for cities to create equitable transit-oriented developments

BD+C

6 guideposts for cities to create equitable transit-oriented developments Austin, Texas, has developed an ETOD Policy Toolkit Study to make transit-oriented developments more equitable for current and future residents and businesses. When it came to envisioning the future of the impacted areas, Austin enlisted the community.

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Amazon Expanding Austin Tech Hub, Creating 800 New Jobs

Business Facilities

Read: Amazon Expanding Austin Tech Hub, Creating 800 New Jobs at BusinessFacilities.com. Amazon has created more than 22,000 jobs in Texas and invested over $7 billion in the state since 2011, including infrastructure and compensation.

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Two TEF Investments Creating 615 New Jobs In Austin, TX

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

through the Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) that will create a total of 615 new jobs in Austin, TX. “These TEF investments will help bring hundreds of jobs to Austin, and thanks to our world-class workforce, these employers know Texans are prepared to take on the diverse needs any company may have,” Gov. . Perry said.

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Texas Cities Lead Recovery Employment Leaders In BF 2013 Metro Rankings Report

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

No less than six Texas cities appear in Business Facilities’ new top 10 ranking of Recovery Employment Leaders in the Metro Ranking Report released this week by the national publication which focuses on site selection and economic development. Southwest Business Facilities Cities Economic Development Employment rankings'

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2020 Economic Development Deal Of The Year

Business Facilities

The Tesla Gigafactory lands the biggest prize for Greater Austin, TX. Dozens of transformative high-tech projects vied for our 2020 Deal of The Year Award. Read: 2020 Economic Development Deal Of The Year at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Business Facilities’ 10th Annual Rankings Report: Austin, Baton Rouge, Mobile Leaders In Growth Potential

Business Facilities

Austin, TX is Business Facilities’ top-ranked metro for Economic Growth Potential. “Austin has firmly established itself as one of the leading high-tech hubs in the U.S.,” ” The burgeoning high-tech industry in Austin has made Texas the second-largest semiconductor job market after California. .

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