First of all, it’s important to realize that creativity produces jobs, attracts people and increases income.

The Creativity Index, pioneered by the Richard Florida Creativity Group, is measured via creative workforce (science, engineering, architecture, design, education, arts, music, entertainment), innovations (patents per capita), high-tech industry and diversity.

#1 on the Creative Index is the San Francisco Bay Area (Austin is #2).  It’s also #1 in diversity.

Since the SF Bay Area is

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Forbes ranks Austin as the Best Place for Business and Careers in their annual report.  What are the key ingredients for its success?

Entertainment:  As mentioned on this site previously, Austin is indeed the live music capital of the world.  The proof is in asking just about anyone who’s been to Austin - “It’s so cool.  There’s always something going on and the people are so nice.“

Affordability:  The second annual Affordability Index from techies.com Inc. (a treasure trove of workforce

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