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Economic Development

This region is moving. Fast.

From tech to manufacturing, life sciences to defense — we’ve become a launchpad for innovation. A crossroads for bold ideas and brave decisions.
2,500+
companies
230,000+
Direct Jobs
700,000+
total jobs

Austin is 5th on America’s Boomtowns: Top Cities for Economic Growth ranking of 31 cities with 500,000+ population for performance over the last 4 years on key economic and social indicators.

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Data-Driven Insights for Business Decisions

Opportunity Austin provides the data, insights, and market intelligence companies need to evaluate, compare, and invest with confidence. From regional research and real estate insights to major employers and recent relocations and expansions, these resources offer a clear, high-level view of the Austin region’s competitive position and long-term growth potential—designed to support business attraction, retention, and expansion decisions.

The Talent Advantage

Community stakeholders and educational partners have built a collaborative workforce ecosystem that delivers a strong, future-ready talent pipeline. With 25 universities and colleges and more than 400,000 students within a 100-mile radius, the Austin region produces highly skilled talent across critical disciplines—including software engineering, hardware design, and data analytics.

Opportunity Austin works closely with industry, academia, and workforce development partners to identify skills gaps and align training and education programs with employer needs—ensuring the region’s workforce continues to meet both today’s demands and tomorrow’s opportunities.

Key Industries

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Life
Sciences
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
Creative & Digital Media

Semiconductors
Cars on production line in factory

AUTOMOTIVE
Data
Management
Clean Technology
Finan
Financial
Services