Austin Business & Industry.

Key industries:

Bioscience - The bioscience industry in Austin is taking off.

Computers and Peripherals - Austin is a true leader in the computer and peripherals industry.

Film - Austin is a popular choice for filmmakers working on location.

Logistics and Distribution - Austin has positioned itself to meet the demand for transportation planning and distribution of goods.

Music - Austin is called the "live music capital of the world" for good reason.

Software - Software is one of the area's most dynamic industries. There is also a growing computer game industry.

Semiconductors - Several of the largest employers in the area are semiconductor companies - Freescale, Applied Materials, AMD and Samsung. Austin is home of Sematech, the semiconductor industry’s research consortium.

University of Texas - U.T. has recently committed $2.56 billion to build “the most competitive science, engineering, technology and health infrastructure in the country.”

“As the largest system of higher education in Texas , we bear a profound responsibility for the educational excellence and economic vitality of Texas . Clearly, one of our most significant goals is helping keep our students , Texas and the nation competitive in the global economy." (Mark Yudof, Chancellor of the UT System)

Business Resources:

Do Business in Austin - The Chamber of Commece guide to business links in Austin.

StatesmanJobs - Connects you with Austin’s employers.

Austin City Links - A resource for art, jobs, lodging, and a variety of information about Austin.

Urban Austin - An online source of what's being planned and built in central Austin. (A Wiki project updated by people who wish to share information.)

Chamber's Economic Development Division - Detailed information about business expansion or relocation to Austin.

U.T. Professional Development Center - Professional training programs for the public.

U.T. Center for Lifelong Engineering Education - Certificate and masters programs.

U.T. - IC2 Institute - An international, transdisciplinary "Think and Do" tank.

U.T. Telecommunications and Policy Institute - A forum for digital information policy initiatives.

Sematech - A worldwide consortium for semiconductor and emerging technology research.

Area Newspapers:

Austin American-Statesman - The daily, regional newspaper of Austin.

Austin Business Journal - Provides business related news.

Austin Chronicle - A free weekly newspaper.