Austin, Texas, is a place where creativity and technology come together. It is one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S, boasting one of the youngest, best educated and most technologically savvy local workforces. The city is consistently ranked as one of the "best places to live," "best places to do business," and "best places to advance your career." Many people move to Austin for a better quality of life and affordable cost of living compared to many other technology centers in the U.S.

The influx of high-tech professionals into Austin from all over the world makes the city a challenging, exciting and diverse business environment. With more than a million residents in the greater metropolitan area, Austin is the second fastest growing city in the United States and is now the country's 16th largest city overall.

Austin features that rare combination of small-town charm with big-city entertainment, dining and culture. For quality of life, many people believe Austin is simply unmatched. There is good reason that Austin and its surrounding areas have become known around the world as "Silicon Hills." The excellent quality of life, great business climate and booming technology industry add up to numerous, high potential job opportunities. Although the high-tech industry is the fastest growing and most visible part of the economy, Austin is well diversified with a strong government, education and financial base. In fact, Austin has been named one of the best cities in the United States for business by Forbes and FORTUNE Magazine.