Among the locales fighting for talent — everywhere from Detroit to even the Yukon — is Austin, Texas, where a new portal allows job-seekers to search for jobs, use LinkedIn to connect with local employers, and find local training classes. Of course, there are links to information about why you might want to move to Austin.
According to the Austin American-Statesman, the Chamber of Commerce paid $40,000 to Experience to work on the site. Employers will pay membership fees to Experience use the site, and Experience will share some of that revenue with the Chamber.