Diane Dopson Properties, Austin, Texas: (512) 472-3044

Austin picked as top entrepreneurial center in U.S.
August 6, 2010

Austin Business Journal, Thursday, July 22, 2010: Austin was picked as the nation’s most progressive and proactive entrepreneurial center, according to an article from Entrepreneur.com. The publication identified 50 cities that best promote entrepreneurial pursuits. It touted Austin’s innovative spirit, commerce and emerging technology culture. Among those efforts, the city's Emerging Technology Program attracts growing firms and supports established locals. Austin is home to many successful start-up companies, as well as the growing South-by-Southwest Interactive conference, where social media giant Twitter first announced its micro-blog model. Also in the past year Facebook Inc., LegalZoom Inc. and Host Gator LLC have announced offices in Austin, while other established companies have grabbed funding, new space and people. This year alone has seen 31 relocations and expansions in the technology-related space, representing nearly 3,000 new jobs, according to the Austin Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office. ”Austin is a magnet for talent and a leader in innovation which makes it an ideal location to grow your business,” Economic Growth Director Kevin Johns said. Others on Entrepreneur.com's list (in order) include Brooklyn, N.Y.; Seattle; Nashville, Tenn. and Providence, R.I., among others.

ABOR Industry Awards for 2009
November 11, 2009

Diane Dopson Properties congratulates Debbie Novelli Farrell on her Community Service Award. Debbie is involved with many great organizations, including the Women's Symphony League of Austin, Helping Hand Home for Children, the National Charity League, Mobile Loaves and Fishes, Caritas and the Ronald McDonald House. She is being recognized for this award due to her hard work, dedication, leadership, and her never ending commitment to helping others. Congrats Debbie!

14th Annual Luxury Real Estate Fall Conference
September 9, 2009

Diane Dopson and Nancy Hardie just returned from the 14th Annual Luxury Real Estate Fall Conference. This fascinating retreat attracted members of Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate from Australia, New Zealand, Italy, and all over the United States. As always, it was a wonderful networking opportunity and provided Diane and Nancy with new marketing ideas and tools!

TEXAS... A perfect storm of opportunity and growth!
April 15, 2009

While most of the country is seeing job loss, Texas is seeing opportunity and growth. Now referred to "Texaplex", the great state of Texas is growing fast and holding strong. Check out more information at www.texaplex.com.