Ausin Continues to Outperform the Nation

Posted at 5:02 PM, Nov. 5, 2008

Austin Continues to Outperform the Nation
 
Recently Forbes Magazine ranked Austin as the number one city for value and job growth in the nation. Austin and Texas as a whole are performing so well because of a diverse economy including the energy and technology sectors.  Forbes also projected Austin's job growth to continue to be at least 2% annually through 2012.
 
Helio Volt Moves to Austin Adding 300 Jobs
Helio Volt Corp, an energy company, manufactures power generating solar materials for use in construction applications.  Helio Volt will add 300 new jobs by next year.   
 
Helio Volt will be located on East Stassney and will be part of the 140 acre Texas Clean Energy Park, a Trammel Crow project, planned to house more alternative energy companies that are moving to Austin.  The alternative energy market has been identified as a growth sector for Austin adding to its reputation as a high tech city.

 
Bhattarai, Abha. "Best and Worst Bang For The Buck Cities". Forbes Magazine October 10, 2008.
 
Elder, Robert. "Helio Volt's Solar Materials Plant to Open Friday". Austin American Statesman October 23, 2008.