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Amazon bringing 2,000 jobs to Domain as part of latest expansion

Amazon's job growth comes with new office space of 330,000 square feet at the Domain. (Amazon)
Amazon will add more than 2,000 corporate and tech jobs to Austin in the coming years with a new lease at the Domain, further growing the tech giant’s hub in the area.
At 330,000 square feet, the new office will be the fourth Amazon site at the Domain and is expected to open for employees in early 2024. One thousand roles are currently available in Austin for positions like software engineers, security specialist, content designer and more.
Doug Gray, site lead for the local hub, noted the company’s already massive presence in Austin with 3,000 workers. “Our continued investment in Austin is a testament to the amazing talent and amenities that this city has to offer,” Gray said.
Amazon opened its first Austin office in 2015. It now has about 11,000 employees in Austin—the fifth-largest private employer in the city.
In the Tuesday announcement, Amazon noted its recruiting and support efforts. These include a program for software engineers to apply once and be considered for jobs across the company, as well as a 16-week initiative that offers coaching to people who have been unemployed or underemployed and provides the possibility of moving into full-time positions.
The growth in Austin is just one part of Amazon’s multi-city expansion in the coming years for jobs in Austin, Chicago and Phoenix. Amazon’s Austin expansion is more sizable than the other cities, which will add 450 and 550 jobs, respectively. Austin also outpaces recent Amazon hirings in other Texas cities, with 150 new jobs recently announced in Houston and 600 in Dallas. North Texas, however, had joined five other places last year where Amazon announced plans to create a total of 3,500 tech jobs.
Amazon’s move comes three years after Austin was passed up for Amazon’s HQ2, when the company instead settled on Arlington, Virginia for its home outside Seattle.
But it follows other major announcements from tech leaders in the Austin area this past year. Even before Amazon’s announcement, data compiled by the Austin Chamber of Commerce showed expansion and relocation promises from companies this year were set to bring a record 23,150 jobs across the metro. And a recent ranking from job search company Hired indicates Austin is a boon for tech talent, with companies that have a presence in the region practicing traits like equity and efficiency to keep workers around.
The biggest announcements came near the end of the year. In November, Samsung announced it had picked Taylor as the site of a new $17 billion chip-making facility, beating out New York and Arizona, which had also been considered as possible sites for the plant. Then, shortly after, Tesla officially moved its headquarters to the Gigafactory in southeast Travis County that is poised to make the company the largest private-sector employer in Austin with 20,000 direct jobs and 100,000 indirect jobs.
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(Gulfstream)
Elon Musk has placed an order for a new, top-of-the-line private jet: a Gulfstream G700, Austonia has learned. Delivery is expected in early 2023.
Billed as offering “the most spacious cabin in history,” the aircraft seats 19 and soars above the rest of us at up to 51,000 feet. Base price: $78 million.
The Gulfstream G700 was awarded the 2022 International Yacht & Aviation Award for excellence in cabin design this year. (Gulfstream)
According to the Gulfstream website, the G700 can fly up to 7,500 nautical miles without refueling, enough range to fly nonstop from Austin to Hong Kong. Powered by two Rolls-Royce engines, it has its own Wi-Fi system, 20 oval windows measuring 28” x 21”, and two lavatories.
The sweet new ride will replace his current top-of-line private jet: a 2015 Gulfstream G650, the aircraft that has been made somewhat famous by the automated @elonjet Twitter account, which tracks and reports his personal aircraft’s movements using public data.
Landed in Austin, Texas, US. Apx. flt. time 44 Mins. pic.twitter.com/jZ7HI0i4iV
— ElonJet (@ElonJet) June 24, 2022
Musk has repeatedly championed “free speech” as a guiding ethic in his planned purchase of Twitter. Last December, Musk offered the teenager who built the @elonjet tracker $50,000 to shut it down, citing security concerns. It’s still up.
According to the @elonjet account, Musk’s jet last traveled to Austin, where it’s been since June 23. The associated data says that his flight to Austin burned $2,573 worth of aviation fuel and discharged 4 tons of carbon dioxide.
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(Valencia Hotel Group)
Live music and beer? Say no more. With a location in Austin, and others throughout Texas, the court hotels by the Valencia Hotel Group have a new offering for weekend stays: Live Music & Longnecks.
Enjoy live music all weekend long and check out the hotels’ state-of-the-art amenities between sets. Make a splash in the pool, enjoy outdoor fire pits, or challenge your friends in a yard game while enjoying a weekend full of live music! Did we mention the package includes deluxe accommodations and a bucket of beer? Oh, and if you needed more convincing, this pet-friendly hotel means the whole family can join in on the fun.
The hotels
Explore any of the Court Hotels by Valencia Hotel Group for a memorable escape. Each property offers a unique experience remnant of yesteryear but with all of the modern amenities that make for a fun and comfortable stay. With acres of landscaped courtyards, relax and unwind in an outdoor environment perfect for doing everything or absolutely nothing at all. With locations in Austin, College Station, Irving, and Lubbock your urban retreat has never been so close.
The music
Locals and travelers alike are invited to enjoy the deep roots of Texas music all summer long with a robust lineup of live performances. From the banks of the San Antonio Riverwalk to Irving’s manicured streets, Valencia’s hotels are a place to gather and reconnect, offering uniquely Texan settings for the weekly performances.
“We’re proud of the community we’ve fostered among Texas musicians and the many rising stars who perform at our properties,” says Amy Trench, corporate director of brand marketing & PR for Valencia Hotel Group.
In Austin, you can catch good ol’ fashioned Texas country by Drew Moreland and Clayton Gardner, bluegrass by Reagan Quinn, and much, much more.
With unique programming at each of Valencia’s properties, there’s something for everyone to enjoy all summer long.
The perks
If you’re a Valencia Hotel Group Rewards member, the perks are plentiful. Enjoy up to 10% off the Best Available Rate, and for a limited time, members can save up to 15% off a stay of 2 nights or more, for select stays in 2022.
But that’s really just the beginning. At select locations, you can enjoy discounts on weeknight stays, a complimentary third night, or curated packages for a romantic getaway or a night of watching the Verde at Q2 Stadium. You’ll also find special rates for AAA and AARP Members, educators, and front-line heroes including military, law enforcement, fire, and rescue workers.