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South by Southwest is a 10 day event every spring in Austin that brings together people from all over the world for great music, films and related events. Many people from in and out of Austin are familiar with the shows to see, but many are less familiar with many of the events also occurring during the week that shine the spotlight on business and technology news.

SXSW Interactive includes a tradeshow for business and technology insiders to display their new gadgets and services, as well as conferences and panels discussing news and issues both locally and globally. Many travel from around the country or further for these exclusive Interactive events, particularly from Silicon Valley and the West Coast. This year especially, many of these visitors were discussing staying.

For “Making the Move from California to Austin,” local software developer and journalist Jason Levitt and Chair of Urban Transportation Commission and CEO of Less Networks Richard MacKinnon led an interactive panel of about 25 people, half from Austin and half from the West Coast. The two panelists presented information presenting Austin’s strong economic growth (that made it the “Best City for Jobs” and the only metro area to grow in the past year), the low recession impact and pro-business environment, and local high-tech industry.

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An informal vote following the panel showed that the west coast visitors considered Austin an upgrade. One participant, considering a wine-import company start-up, said, “I want to live somewhere with people who are friendly, laid-back and accepting. Even in the few days I’ve been here, talking to the locals, I know Austin has these qualities.”

Moving your business or home to Austin, big or small, is a strong choice with many benefits. Ask us today about information on relocation.

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