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Austin Continues to Rank Well!

Austin has been ranked in 18 national surveys and rankings so far in 2009!!! Take a look at what the experts are saying...

The Mother Nature Network recognizes Austin as one of the 10 greenest cities in the country. (July 2009)

Austin lands the number one spot as the top U.S. city for job growth, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (June 2009)

Austin makes the list as one of the best cities for recession recovery on Forbes.com. (June 2009)

Austin ranks #7 on the list of America’s Top Tech Centers, according to American Cities Business Journals. (May 2009)

According to WomenCo., Austin is the #1 city for a career, based on its growth and unemployment rates, average salaries, costs of living and commute time. (May 2009)

Pitney Bowes Business Insight names Austin America’s top retail city. (May 2009)

The American College of Sports Medicine’s American Fitness Index ranks Austin ninth among “fit” cities. (May 2009)

Relocation.com ranks Austin #1 on its list of the Top Cities for a Fresh Start. (May 2009)

Austin is recognized as one of the eight ideal places for foodies to retire by Where to Retire magazine. (May/June 2009)

Austin tops the list of America’s best bargain cities on Forbes.com. (May 2009)

AmericanStyle magazine readers ranked Austin #15 on the list of top art destinations in the country. (April 2009)

The Austin Film Festival made MovieMaker magazine’s list of the top 25 festivals worth the fee. (April 2009)

NewGeography.com ranks Austin #1 for job growth potential. (April 2009)

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Austin was the second fastest-growing metropolitan area between 2007 and 2008. (March 2009)

Austin’s business-friendly attitude helped it move up in the ranks to eighth place this year in Forbes.com’s Best Places for Business and Careers. (March 2009)

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport was named the third best performing airport in North America in airport service quality by Airports Council International (ACI). (March 2009)

Forbes.com names Austin among America’s Best Cities for the Outdoors due to the mix of mild weather, plentiful park land and assortment of outdoor activities. (February 2009)

Austin is named one of the Top 10 Budget Travel Destinations for 2009 by Budget Travel Magazine. (January 2009)

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