https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-46552904
Apple has announced plans to build a new campus in Austin, Texas, saying the project will involve a $1bn (£790m) investment.
The company already has an existing base in the city.
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This move would make it the state capital's biggest private employer.
Spiraling costs of hiring Silicon Valley appear to have made the move necessary And Austin has a big pool of scientific & technical talent already in place.
'Dell, Amazon, Samsung, Facebook, Google and IBM are among other large local employers.' Major computer chip expertise already exists in the area.
Interesting, and they made that choice for good reason I'm sure.
Does anyone else wish these companies would invest in what I call dead zones, places that so desperately need jobs and revenue? If they'd move to an area, bring key employees they may not necessarily find in a local pool, other jobs will open up for the locals.
Good points. I like Austin but I'm afraid in a few years it'll be an extremely expensive place to live.
To big a **** hole.. lacks infrastructure.I'm thinking i.e. coal country, giving them an alternative.
My thoughts:https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-46552904
Apple has announced plans to build a new campus in Austin, Texas, saying the project will involve a $1bn (£790m) investment.
The company already has an existing base in the city.
===============================================
This move would make it the state capital's biggest private employer.
Spiraling costs of hiring Silicon Valley appear to have made the move necessary And Austin has a big pool of scientific & technical talent already in place.
'Dell, Amazon, Samsung, Facebook, Google and IBM are among other large local employers.' Major computer chip expertise already exists in the area.
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-46552904
Apple has announced plans to build a new campus in Austin, Texas, saying the project will involve a $1bn (£790m) investment.
The company already has an existing base in the city.
===============================================
This move would make it the state capital's biggest private employer.
Spiraling costs of hiring Silicon Valley appear to have made the move necessary And Austin has a big pool of scientific & technical talent already in place.
'Dell, Amazon, Samsung, Facebook, Google and IBM are among other large local employers.' Major computer chip expertise already exists in the area.
I'd like to see that too, LoveBug.Interesting, and they made that choice for good reason I'm sure.
Does anyone else wish these companies would invest in what I call dead zones, places that so desperately need jobs and revenue? If they'd move to an area, bring key employees they may not necessarily find in a local pool, other jobs will open up for the locals.
My thoughts:
1] Texas just got an economic shot in the arm
2] Texas just got a little Bluer
Working for one of the most ruthless capitalist companies makes people liberal?
That would seem to be one of the draws, as was explained in the article: "spiralling hiring costs"Only if they hire texans, and not californians.
Have you checked-out the employee demographics?Working for one of the most ruthless capitalist companies makes people liberal?
Good points. I like Austin but I'm afraid in a few years it'll be an extremely expensive place to live.
That would seem to be one of the draws, as was explained in the article: "spiralling hiring costs"
I'm sure the cheaper housing and cheaper cost of living, will be an employee draw as well. And Austin has gotten the reputation of being a fun and interesting place to live.
Won't be cheap for very long, if they keep moving changing the state's political environment.
Actually, it is the "economic environment" that will determine housing & cost of living.
You lost me. It's cheap, compared to 'Frisco. That's why they're moving.How do you think that economic environment got there?
I suspect "dead zones" would have pools of the types of skills Apple needs. Austin has long been a refuge for high tech companies and has a huge pool of superb techies.Interesting, and they made that choice for good reason I'm sure.
Does anyone else wish these companies would invest in what I call dead zones, places that so desperately need jobs and revenue? If they'd move to an area, bring key employees they may not necessarily find in a local pool, other jobs will open up for the locals.
The pro-business policies of the conservative state of texas MADE it economically suited for their businesses. That's why it will all change and become more expensive as the political landscape changes. I hate to say we need ideology tests but honestly, I don't want a massive amount of liberals coming here changing our state. We should stipulate that they only hire within texas, or make sure we're only getting a conservative work force if they're coming from out of state.You lost me. It's cheap, compared to 'Frisco. That's why they're moving.
Alright, I see your point now. Though I don't fully agree. San Fran is expensive due to economic supply and demand. The same with the more desirable areas of other geographical areas and major cities. This is relatively independent of political lean.The pro-business policies of the conservative state of texas MADE it economically suited for their businesses. That's why it will all change and become more expensive as the political landscape changes.
The pro-business policies of the conservative state of texas MADE it economically suited for their businesses. That's why it will all change and become more expensive as the political landscape changes. I hate to say we need ideology tests but honestly, I don't want a massive amount of liberals coming here changing our state. We should stipulate that they only hire within texas, or make sure we're only getting a conservative work force if they're coming from out of state.
To big a **** hole.. lacks infrastructure.
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Same with Detroit: plenty of cheap land but no skilled infrastructure or labor force.
Same with Detroit: plenty of cheap land but no skilled infrastructure or labor force.
I suspect "dead zones" would have pools of the types of skills Apple needs. Austin has long been a refuge for high tech companies and has a huge pool of superb techies.
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