Austin's Local Businesses Being a Prime Example

As we know the U.S. economy took a nose dive when the United States headed towards the recession. One thing that has remained constant is Austin’s ability to have a successful economy and to stay alive regardless of the economies crashing around them.

Austin is probably one of the only places that have a street dedicated to unique food trailers, which capture the interest of not only tourist, but also locals. Unique businesses, such as the food trailers, are what people of Austin tend to gravitate towards. The citizens of Austin are paying less attention to the chain businesses and more attention to the local businesses which make Austin the funky place that so many people love. 

Joe Deshotel, with the Burnt Orange Report Blog, did a blog about how local businesses are helping Austin’s economy to stay alive and progress in an upward direction. Deshotel explained how supporting local businesses, such as the food trailers, not only helps the businesses succeed, but also strengthens are economy. By supporting everything local we are boosting the amount of money being made in Austin and the availability of jobs for the local citizens. Deshotel states it perfectly in his blog when describing how other areas should follow Austin’s lead. He states, "As one of the nation's fastest growing cities and strongest economies maybe this forumla for success isn't so weird after all and can serve as a shining example to areas still struggling from a global recessions". 

Austin is without a doubt a city that takes pride in its people. It is no wonder local businesses are what help the economy to be successful. If all places took pride in their city, like the citizens of Austin do, than the overall economy might take a giant shift in the right direction. 

Deshotel, Joe. "A Little Competition Goes a Long Way for the Local Economy." BOR: Our Eyes Are Upon Texas Politics. N.p., 22 July 2012. Web. 24 July 2012. <http://www.burntorangereport.com/>.