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Austin's "boomtown" status is more than a headline: the Texas capital had the highest tech migration rate over the past year, according to data from Microsoft Corp.'s LinkedIn profiles.
Austin brought in 217 software and information technology workers per 10,000 pre-existing employees, a number nearly 1.5 times higher than the runner-up, which was Nashville, Tennessee.
The data, which was grabbed from May 2020 to April 2021, shows that Austin securely rooted itself as a tech hub when remote work became king and thousands moved away from traditional metros such as New York City or Silicon Valley during the pandemic. The effect spilled over into other emerging areas, including Nashville, Charlotte, Miami and Denver.
Austin's workforce, Texas taxes and spacious living compared to California and New York made it a desirable city for professionals to gravitate to during the pandemic, as seen in various companies, venture capitalists and CEOs that moved their home base to the Capital City.
Meanwhile, San Francisco hemorrhaged 80 Microsoft tech workers per 10,000 existing positions, and fellow California hub Los Angeles lost three net workers per 10,000. Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati and New York City all saw significant losses as well.
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Tito's Handmade Vodka
Show your love for Tito's and for the community this year with a wide selection of not that ugly, uglyish, ugly, uglier, and ugliest holiday sweaters.
There's lots choose from, and plenty of accessories like scarves and socks, plus gear for your dog, too.
All of the items can be purchased online or at the Love, Tito’s Retail Store in Austin, TX. 100% of all net proceeds from online or in-store purchases go to one of the nonprofits we’ve teamed up with.
Click here to see the entire collection in the Tito's store.
🗓 All weekend
Check out this highly anticipated art exhibition with illuminated art along Waller Creek. Tickets are free and the event includes food vendors, dazzling lights, live music, and hands-on activities
All weekend 6 p.m - 10 p.m | 📍Waterloo Park
This iconic holiday tradition lights up for the first time this holiday season starting this weekend! Reserve your spot for an enchanting light and sound performance, delicious hot cocoa, sweet treats, and some overall fun with your friends or family. The show runs till January 6th.
6 p.m and 9 p.m | 📍Mozart's Coffee Roasters - 3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
🗓 Saturday
This fitness event is free and open to the public. Get your morning started right with a "Fitness in the park" class for kickboxing! The class will be led by certified instructors and is a great way to get a cardio workout in while also honing your self-defense skills.
10 a.m - 11 a.m | 📍 Metz Park
Support local LBGTQ+ and female artists at this outdoor market with over 150 vendors. Get your holiday shopping out of the way at this event, with vendors for food trucks, handmade goods, raffles, hands on workshops and activities, and more.
Did someone say cheese?! If you're like me and always willing to get your hands on a bowl of mac and cheese, then this event is for you. Check out the Mac and Cheese festival happening this weekend to decide which vendor has. the best mac and cheese for yourself, and enjoy the bar with creative cocktails while you're at it. Tickets start at $45.
11 a.m - 3 p.m | 📍Lantana Place - 7415 Southwest Parkway
