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There are currently 146 blog entries published by Jim Olenbush.
Texas Ranked Number 1 on List of States with the Best Business Climate
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011 at 3:53pm. 525 Views, 3 Comments.
According to Site Selection magazine, the state of Texas currently has the best business climate in the country. In being placed in the number one spot, Texas effectively ousted North Carolina from the position, which it has held for the past 10 years.
Atlas Van Lines’ annual study of corporate relocations in 2010, Texas saw more than 7,200 inbound relocations compared to just 5,300 outbound relocations. In all, 58 percent of inbound corporate relocations went to Texas. Furthermore, more than 40 percent of the new jobs created in the United States since June 2009 were created in…
The Texaplex - Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011 at 1:43pm. 921 Views, 1 Comments.
David Winans is real estate broker in Dallas, Texas who coined the term "Texaplex" to describe the region encompassing Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, and Houston. David has released a new video highlighting all of the great economic news coming from the Texaplex region.
The TexaPlex Project
David Winans & Associates
Austin Formula 1 Race Date Moved to November
Wednesday, September 28th, 2011 at 11:49am. 1032 Views, 0 Comments.
While the U.S. Grand Prix was originally set to take place in Austin, Texas in June of next year, Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has made the decision to move the event to November 18, 2012. While the decision has faced some criticism, organizers of the event have reportedly responded positively to the change. In fact, Tavo Hellmund, who is the chairman of the U.S. Grand Prix, the decision to push back the date is a “positive sign” that Formula One officials want the event to be an “over-the-top success.”
As Hellmund points out, Ecclestone must consider a number of different…
New Marriott Marquis Hotel to be Constructed in Downtown Austin
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011 at 3:54pm. 1509 Views, 2 Comments.
Marriott Hotels and Resorts has announced its plans to open a new Marriott Marquis hotel, which will be part of Marriott International’s signature Marriott Hotels & Resorts brand, in the downtown Austin area. The new hotel, which is scheduled to break ground in mid-2012 after having faced some initial difficulties with getting off the ground, should be open sometime in 2015 if all goes as planned. Offering more than 110,000 square feet of meeting space along with 1,003 rooms, the hotel will offer ample living space while also creating hundreds of jobs in the area.
Owned and operated…
Austin to Move to Stage 2 Water Restrictions Starting September 6
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011 at 2:03pm. 1327 Views, 2 Comments.
Due to triple digit heat coupled with lack of rain, the city of Austin plans to move to Stage 2 water restrictions starting September 6. These new guidelines will make it even more difficult for residents who are trying to keep their lawns and other plant life alive.
Under the new guidelines, residents will only be able to water their lawns once per week and on designated days. While hand-watering will be allowed at any time, the use of sprinkler systems will only be allowed before 10:00 a.m. and after 7:00 p.m. Other restrictions included in State 2 are:
• Vehicles can only be…
Report Finds Texas is Poised to Lead the Nation
Monday, June 20th, 2011 at 8:28pm. 1415 Views, 3 Comments.
A recent report issued by BBVA Compass bank has determined that Texas is poised to lead the country to its economic recovery.
There are many reasons why the Lone Star State is in position to lead the country toward recovery, with oil prices being among them. Other reasons include the fact that the state has enjoyed a relatively stable housing market as well as limited fiscal challenges. The state has also continued to add private jobs to its market while its exports, particularly coal and petroleum products, have remained strong. In short, Texas has managed to remain relatively…
Survey Finds Texas is the Most Popular Destination for Relocating Americans
Thursday, May 5th, 2011 at 6:27pm. 1930 Views, 13 Comments.
A recent survey conducted by Relocation.com found that a growing number of Americans are deciding to make the move to Texas. In fact, Texas knocked California out of the top position in terms of the most popular places for Americans to move to. In all, the Website found that the number of people who were interested in moving to Texas jumped by 50 percent when comparing the results of the survey taken in February 2011 to June 2010.
In order to come to these conclusions, Relocation.com surveyed a total of 1,000 people as part of an ongoing survey process that started in March 2009.…
Plans for F1 Facilities Finalized in Austin
Friday, April 22nd, 2011 at 2:47pm. 754 Views, 1 Comments.
After years of hard work to bring Formula One to Austin and months spent developing the plan for the track and its facilities, the project received final approval in January. As expected, the final plan will involve far more than just a 3.4 mile track. In addition to the numerous attractions that will be included within the $250 million facility, project developers will also be building a private substation for Austin Energy as part of the plan.
With all of the county and city permits properly in place, construction can no w begin on the project. Already, soil testing has reportedly…
Greenshores on Lake Austin Lot for Sale
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 at 5:50pm. 2082 Views, 0 Comments.
3717 Pappys Way, Greenshores Lot - Asking $195k
Fantastic lot backing to the greenbelt with large oak trees, plenty of privacy, and a level build area. NOT BUILDER RESTRICTED! This is the only available lot on the street, with million dollar homes on each side. Greenshores has a private Lake Austin park with a boat ramp just down the street from the property. POTENTIAL FOR LAKE AUSTIN VIEWS
Call Jim Olenbush at 512-825-5712 for more information
Call Jim Olenbush at 512-825-5712 for more information
Austin Has the Third Best Job Market in the Country
Monday, February 7th, 2011 at 12:08pm. 2125 Views, 6 Comments.
According to a recent report released by Forbes, Austin has the third best employment opportunities in the nation. The capital city earned this distinction for a multitude of reasons, with the primary reasons cited by the publication being:
- The city’s relatively low unemployment rate, which is currently sitting at about 7.0 percent
- The relatively low job-seekers to employment openings ratio, which is currently at about 2.39 to 1
According to Forbes, there are many reasons why Austin has managed to maintain a low unemployment rate. Aside from being a state capital, Austin is also…
