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Old 06-30-2008, 06:48 PM
 
Location: Houston
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One way to attract college grads is to attract college students here in the first place. That's why UTSA growth and an A&M campus could be very helpful. It would also help to have a university research park - those tend to attract the tech companies.
San Antonio already has the highest college students per capita than any other city in Texas.

The reason they aren't staying is because the white-collar industries aren't in San Antonio (they are, but not like in Houston, Dallas, and Austin, which topped the 2008 Forbes Rankings).
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Old 06-30-2008, 07:24 PM
 
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I don't thnik san antonio could ahve done much;Dallas just attracted them.
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Old 06-30-2008, 07:34 PM
 
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[quote=Kofi713;4290182]San Antonio already has the highest college students per capita than any other city in Texas.

The reason they aren't staying is because the white-collar industries aren't in San Antonio (they are, but not like in Houston, Dallas, and Austin, which topped the 2008 Forbes Rankings).[/quote
I think you nailed it! We already have several colleges and universities in the city (although they may not offer the curriculum everybody wants).

I think this is the major reason a teaching career looks so attractive here. Are there really very many private-sector employers here that can offer a starting salary of 40K -45K per year for someone with a bachelor's degree but no prior experience? Probably why some people have encountered few openings in local public schools, as has been expressed in other threads.
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Old 06-30-2008, 07:53 PM
 
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I wonder what ATT's loss will mean for stores like Whole Foods? Their stock has already taken a hit this year. They had better not pull out!!!!!
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Old 06-30-2008, 08:03 PM
 
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What does AT&T have to do with Whole Foods (which is based in Austin by the way)?
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Old 06-30-2008, 08:29 PM
 
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Okay so they come here to go to college.. then what? They graduate.. and go work at Mickey D's? There are not very many places that a graduate can work at in San Antonio...

What will happen is they come to San Antonio for a cheap education (since it is cheaper here).. then move to Austin to get a job...
I do not disagree with you. Getting them here in the first place is only half the battle - you still need the jobs to keep them here. Research parks can help generate engineering & tech jobs (see RTP). Ultimately, San Antonio needs to find a niche business or two (other than tourism) and chase it down. Cheap housing and energy are nice, but they are not a growth strategy.
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Old 06-30-2008, 08:33 PM
 
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What does AT&T have to do with Whole Foods (which is based in Austin by the way)?
Perhaps Hello is referring to a potential loss in clientele at the SA store, with a subsequent closure of the store? Doubtful that Whole Foods will pull out of the market (SA is still growing).
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Old 06-30-2008, 08:34 PM
 
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Yeah, I highly doubt Whole Foods would leave. There are still plenty of residents in Metro San Antonio to support Whole Food stores.
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Old 06-30-2008, 08:36 PM
 
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I do not disagree with you. Getting them here in the first place is only half the battle - you still need the jobs to keep them here. Research parks can help generate engineering & tech jobs (see RTP). Ultimately, San Antonio needs to find a niche business or two (other than tourism) and chase it down. Cheap housing and energy are nice, but they are not a growth strategy.
I say San Antonio needs to try and attract the high-tech and entertainment industries (say gaming and media). These data centers don't cut it. Also, the medical industry should also continue to grow and be a comfortable third or second in the state.
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Old 06-30-2008, 08:54 PM
 
Location: San Antonio
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Default Not a problem, but it could be better here.

Between the Military, Medical and Financial sectors adding jobs all the time, San Antonio should be fine in the long run. What the city should do to attract companies though is to add to the list of local attractions. I believe that not having an NFL team or a MLB team hurts the city's efforts to bring in more companies along with their HQ's. One of the things companies look for in a city for relocation purposes is local amenities. Both Dallas and Houston have at least three major league franchises in their areas and I'm certain these features help attract corporations to their respective regions.
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