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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Austin, TX: On Top, Still Rising. For the past couple of years, Austin, TX and Baton Rouge, LA have been duking it out for the top ranking in our flagship metro Economic Growth Potential category. Austin is now one of the nation’s top emerging high-tech cities, with more than 120,000 people employed by around 4,400 technology firms.

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FEATURE STORY: The Cultural Roots Of High-Tech Growth

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” Research universities and other institutions of higher education are important for metropolitan entrepreneurship, but they are not the sole cause in spurring such activity, the report said. billion in equity. Seattle, Austin, Philadelphia and Chicago. billion; San Jose notched 276 startups and nearly $3.3

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2023

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Robert Havins Director – Integrated Construction, Bartlett Cocke General Contractors Austin, TX Robert has played a pivotal role in driving significant advancements in Bartlett Cocke’s technology initiatives. This educational focus has made transitions smoother and empowered her team members to become advocates for change.