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High-Tech moving

Posted on September 30th, 2010 No Comments

Austin is known for its small businesses and especially for tech-based businesses.  The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce works hard to attract tech-based businesses to Austin and keep ones here that are already here. Moving a business, especially one in the technology industry, can be intimidating when considering the large amounts of expensive and fragile [...]

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Big businesses moving to Austin

Posted on September 23rd, 2010 No Comments

Recently, several big businesses have decided to open new headquarters and offices in Austin.  For example, Hanger Orthopedic Group Inc. recently relocated their headquarters from Bethesda, Maryland to Austin after evaluating 30 prospective cities.  ”Austin beat them all hands down…We wanted to be a part of the innovation and creativity that thrives here,” stated Hanger [...]

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Foreclosures in Austin increase

Posted on September 17th, 2010 No Comments

According to the Austin Business Journal, foreclosure rates in Austin for the month of August were up by 27 percent from August 2009.  Compared to July 2010, foreclosure rates increased by 36 percent.  In August, 1 out of every 536 homes faced foreclosure compared to 1 out of every 730 homes in July. A total [...]

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Packing helps the elderly move

Posted on September 10th, 2010 No Comments

Moving is a difficult process for people of all ages, but especially for the elderly.  When moving elderly family members it is important to recognize their physical wellness and abilities and possible anxiety concerning the move. For example, when going through belongings with somebody, respect their wishes and concerns about what items they want to [...]

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Kiplinger names Austin “Best City for the Next Decade”

Posted on September 1st, 2010 No Comments

Recently, several studies predict that Texas, and Austin in particular, will be seeing steady increases in population growth over the next decade.  Most notably, personal finance and business website Kiplinger named Austin the “Best City for the Next Decade”, citing it as a “crucible for small business” and having a culture that “attracts the best [...]

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